How far is Houston, TX from Medina, TX?
The driving distance from Houston, TX to Medina, TX is about 256 miles (412 km), with a travel time of about 04h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 232.9 miles (374.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 28m 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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Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 04h 44m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
City in Gonzales County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Houston and Medina.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Houston and Medina.
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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
174.9 mi · 3 hr 2 min · Katy Freeway
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Keep slight left
1.9 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward TX 1518: Schertz
599 ft · 15 sec
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Turn straight onto Interstate 10 East
629 ft · 21 sec · Interstate 10 East
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Turn right onto Farm-to-Market Road 1518
5.4 mi · 10 min · Farm-to-Market Road 1518
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Gordon A Blake Highway
2 mi · 3 min · Gordon A Blake Highway
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Turn left
1087 ft · 22 sec
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Take the ramp slight right toward Loop 1604 North
81 m · 7 sec
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Merge slight left onto Anderson Loop
24.1 mi · 26 min · Anderson Loop
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Take the exit slight right toward FM 1560: West Hausman Road
1395 ft · 34 sec
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Turn straight onto North Loop 1604 West
1631 ft · 35 sec · North Loop 1604 West
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Turn right onto FM 1560 North
2 mi · 3 min · FM 1560 North
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Turn straight onto Bandera Road
10.8 mi · 14 min · Bandera Road
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Continue on State Highway 16 South
19.6 mi · 24 min · State Highway 16 South
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Turn right onto 13th Street
2840 ft · 2 min · 13th Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto State Highway 173 North
1963 ft · 49 sec · State Highway 173 North
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Turn left onto FM 3240
7.2 mi · 8 min · FM 3240
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Ranch Road 2828
3.3 mi · 4 min · Ranch Road 2828
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Turn right onto State Highway 16 North
2.2 mi · 3 min · State Highway 16 North
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Turn right onto Newcomer Lane
20 m · 3 sec · Newcomer Lane
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Newcomer Lane
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Houston and Medina.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Katy Freeway
Merge slight right onto Katy Freeway
175 mi · 03h 02m
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 Cloudy leaving Houston and Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers near Medina.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Houston to Medina?
The road trip is about 256 miles (412 km) and usually takes 04h 44m 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?
Waelder is a useful midpoint, sitting about 127.8 miles from Houston and 128.2 miles from Medina.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 232.9 miles (374.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.1 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 7:32 AM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.03 one way or $64.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 80.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Houston and Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers near Medina.
Stop Ideas Near Waelder
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 Waelder.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Houston and Medina. Straight-line distance: 232.87 mi (374.77 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 Medina
Medina is a place in Texas, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 29.7966100, -99.2464300 |
| Altitude | 441 |
| Country | United States |
End: Medina (-99.24643, 29.79661)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 412 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 07m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 39m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 11m |
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 | $3.55 | $32.03 | $64.06 |
| Mid-grade | $4.06 | $36.67 | $73.34 |
| Premium | $4.44 | $40.08 | $80.17 |
| Diesel | $5.65 | $51.03 | $102.06 |
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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