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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 56m.
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 Fayette County, Tennessee, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mostly Cloudy
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.
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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
7.4 mi · 8 min · East Ben White Boulevard
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Keep slight left
4.9 mi · 6 min
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Turn slight right onto West Highway 71
22.4 mi · 31 min · West Highway 71
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Continue on East State Highway 71
11.3 mi · 12 min · East State Highway 71
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Take the ramp straight toward US 281 North: Marble Falls
2194 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight right onto South US Highway 281
4.7 mi · 7 min · South US Highway 281
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Turn left onto 9th Street
77 m · 13 sec · 9th Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
9 m · 7 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto 9th Street
538 ft · 24 sec · 9th Street
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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.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to La Grange.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Houston and Marble Falls. Straight-line distance: 182.81 mi (294.21 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 Marble Falls
City in Burnet County, Texas, United States
| Population | 7,114 |
| Coordinates | 30.5784100, -98.2750700 |
| Altitude | 251 |
| Country | United States |
End: Marble Falls (-98.27507, 30.57841)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 334 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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