How far is Houston, TX from Marble Falls, TX?

The driving distance from Houston, TX to Marble Falls, TX is about 207.7 miles (334.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 182.8 miles (294.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 52m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
207.74 mi
03h 56m
Flight
182.81 mi
294.21 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
182.81 mi
Kilometers
294.21 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
207.74 mi
Kilometers
334.32 km
Drive Time
03h 56m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Marble Falls
Thu, Apr 23, 4:07 AM CDT
Return by in Houston
Thu, Apr 23, 8:04 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Houston
2026-04-23T00:11
Arrive Marble Falls
Thu, Apr 23, 4:07 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:56 AM to 11:56 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:08 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Houston
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
La Grange
TX

Town in Fayette County, Tennessee, United States

From Houston
103.8 mi
01h 58m
To Marble Falls
104 mi
01h 58m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SE
Destination
83°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Houston and Marble Falls.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Houston and Marble Falls.

  1. 1

    Start on Louisiana Street

    761 ft · 25 sec · Louisiana Street

  2. 2

    Take the ramp straight toward I 10 West: San Antonio

    2149 ft · 52 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight right onto Katy Freeway

    74.1 mi · 1 hr 21 min · Katy Freeway

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward TX 71 West: La Grange, Austin

    2832 ft · 33 sec

  5. 5

    Keep slight left

    77.2 mi · 1 hr 22 min

  6. 6

    Continue on Bastrop Freeway

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Bastrop Freeway

  7. 7

    Continue on East State Highway 71

    2.2 mi · 3 min · East State Highway 71

  8. 8

    Continue on East Ben White Boulevard

    7.4 mi · 8 min · East Ben White Boulevard

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    4.9 mi · 6 min

  10. 10

    Turn slight right onto West Highway 71

    22.4 mi · 31 min · West Highway 71

  11. 11

    Continue on East State Highway 71

    11.3 mi · 12 min · East State Highway 71

  12. 12

    Take the ramp straight toward US 281 North: Marble Falls

    2194 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight right onto South US Highway 281

    4.7 mi · 7 min · South US Highway 281

  14. 14

    Turn left onto 9th Street

    77 m · 13 sec · 9th Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Main Street

    9 m · 7 sec · Main Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto 9th Street

    538 ft · 24 sec · 9th Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 9th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Houston and Marble Falls.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
17 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
TX 71 West
77.7 mi · 37%
Katy Freeway
74.1 mi · 36%
West Highway 71
22.4 mi · 11%
East State Highway 71
13.4 mi · 6%
East Ben White Boulevard
12.3 mi · 6%
South US Highway 281
4.72 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 56m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.9 mi
182.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
La Grange
01h 58m from Houston
Leave By
9:08 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Houston and Mostly Cloudy near Marble Falls.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Houston to Marble Falls?

The road trip is about 207.7 miles (334.3 km) and usually takes 03h 56m 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?

La Grange is a useful midpoint, sitting about 103.8 miles from Houston and 104 miles from Marble Falls.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 182.8 miles (294.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.9 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:08 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.70 one way or $55.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 65.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Houston and Mostly Cloudy near Marble Falls.

Stop Ideas Near La Grange

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around La Grange, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to La Grange.

BUS

Prairie View, TX

87 mi away
44814 US Highway 290 Business \r\n
RAIL

Taylor

90 mi away
118 East First St.
RAIL

Austin

94 mi away
250 North Lamar Blvd.
BUS

Bryan, TX

98 mi away
301 East 26th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Houston and Marble Falls. Straight-line distance: 182.81 mi (294.21 km).

Houston

#1 Houston

The fourth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Houston metropolitan area.

Population2,316,120
Coordinates29.7632800, -95.3632700
Altitude12
CountryUnited States
Marble Falls

#2 Marble Falls

City in Burnet County, Texas, United States

Population7,114
Coordinates30.5784100, -98.2750700
Altitude251
CountryUnited States
Start: Houston (-95.36327, 29.76328)
End: Marble Falls (-98.27507, 30.57841)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 334 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.33 gal
27.75 L · about $27.70
Round trip
$55.40
14.66 gal · 55.5 L
Estimated CO2
65.1 kg one way
Round trip: 130.3 kg / 287 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $27.70 $55.40
Mid-grade $4.25 $31.17 $62.33
Premium $4.59 $33.65 $67.30
Diesel $3.99 $29.27 $58.54

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Texas · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Houston and Marble Falls. The current time is 00:11:32.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.