How far is Houston, TX from Manchaca, TX?
The driving distance from Houston, TX to Manchaca, TX is about 169.3 miles (272.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 06m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 150.1 miles (241.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 13m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 06m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in and the county seat of Fayette County, West Virginia
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Houston and Manchaca.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Houston and Manchaca.
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Start on Louisiana Street
761 ft · 25 sec · Louisiana Street
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Take the ramp straight toward I 10 West: San Antonio
2149 ft · 52 sec
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Merge slight right onto Katy Freeway
74.1 mi · 1 hr 21 min · Katy Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward TX 71 West: La Grange, Austin
2832 ft · 33 sec
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Keep slight left
77.2 mi · 1 hr 22 min
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Continue on Bastrop Freeway
1.9 mi · 2 min · Bastrop Freeway
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Continue on East State Highway 71
2.2 mi · 3 min · East State Highway 71
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Continue on East Ben White Boulevard
4 mi · 4 min · East Ben White Boulevard
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Take the exit slight right toward I 35 South, I 35 North, US 290 East: San Antonio, Waco
2116 ft · 52 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 35 South: San Antonio
1.5 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail
4.6 mi · 5 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Take the exit slight right toward FM 1626: Onion Creek Parkway
803 ft · 20 sec
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Turn straight onto South Interstate 35
2419 ft · 52 sec · South Interstate 35
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Turn right onto East FM 1626
2.4 mi · 4 min · East FM 1626
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Turn right onto Menchaca Road
31 m · 2 sec · Menchaca Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Menchaca Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Houston and Manchaca.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
TX 71 West
Keep slight left
77.2 mi · 01h 22m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Mostly Sunny leaving Houston and Sunny near Manchaca.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Houston to Manchaca?
The road trip is about 169.3 miles (272.5 km) and usually takes 03h 06m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Fayetteville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 84.6 miles from Houston and 84.8 miles from Manchaca.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 150.1 miles (241.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.2 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:46 AM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.41 one way or $42.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Houston and Sunny near Manchaca.
Stop Ideas Near Fayetteville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Fayetteville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Houston and Manchaca. Straight-line distance: 150.14 mi (241.62 km).
#1 Houston
The fourth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Houston metropolitan area.
| Population | 2,316,120 |
| Coordinates | 29.7632800, -95.3632700 |
| Altitude | 12 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Manchaca
Manchaca is a place in Texas, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 30.1407700, -97.8330600 |
| Altitude | 214 |
| Country | United States |
End: Manchaca (-97.83306, 30.14077)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 273 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 49m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 06m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.58 | $21.41 | $42.83 |
| Mid-grade | $4.09 | $24.48 | $48.96 |
| Premium | $4.47 | $26.74 | $53.49 |
| Diesel | $5.68 | $33.98 | $67.96 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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