How far is Houston, TX from Monte Alto, TX?
The driving distance from Houston, TX to Monte Alto, TX is about 324.9 miles (522.8 km), with a travel time of about 06h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 283.1 miles (455.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 44m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CST.
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Flight 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 06h 22m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Houston and Monte Alto.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Houston and Monte Alto.
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Start on Louisiana Street
45 m · 12 sec · Louisiana Street
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Turn left onto Congress Street
91 m · 15 sec · Congress Street
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Turn left onto Smith Street
2.7 mi · 6 min · Smith Street
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Merge slight left onto Southwest Freeway
32.8 mi · 38 min · Southwest Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Spur 10: Cottonwood, Church Road, Hartledge Road
1158 ft · 28 sec
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Turn straight onto Southwest Freeway Frontage Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Southwest Freeway Frontage Road
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Continue on Southwest Freeway Frontage Road
2217 ft · 1 min · Southwest Freeway Frontage Road
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Continue on US 59 Southbound Frontage Road
1.4 km · 2 min · US 59 Southbound Frontage Road
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Take the ramp straight
1027 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left
9.2 mi · 11 min
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Keep slight left
6.6 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right
1.5 mi · 2 min
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Continue on US Highway 59
74.7 mi · 1 hr 22 min · US Highway 59
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Keep slight left to continue on Spur 91
1.6 km · 1 min · Spur 91
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Merge slight right onto US Highway 77 South
33.2 mi · 38 min · US Highway 77 South
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Turn straight onto Alamo Street
37.1 mi · 43 min · Alamo Street
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Take the exit straight toward I 37, US 77, I 69E
538 ft · 13 sec
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Keep slight left
1965 ft · 48 sec
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Merge slight right
2.5 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 69E, US 77: Kingsville, Brownsville
31.3 mi · 34 min
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Keep slight left to continue on U.S. Highway 77
61.3 mi · 1 hr 9 min · U.S. Highway 77
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Keep slight left to continue on U.S. Highway 77
13.1 mi · 14 min · U.S. Highway 77
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Take the exit slight right toward Spur 112, FM 498: Lyford
1162 ft · 28 sec
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Turn straight onto Interstate 69E Frontage Road
1 mi · 2 min · Interstate 69E Frontage Road
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Turn right
1701 ft · 29 sec
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Turn left
2652 ft · 55 sec
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Turn right
6.7 mi · 12 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Farm-to-Market Road 1422
4.9 mi · 9 min · Farm-to-Market Road 1422
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Turn left
1.3 km · 1 min
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Turn right onto Lackland Street
907 ft · 40 sec · Lackland Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Lackland Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Houston and Monte Alto.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
US Highway 59
Continue on US Highway 59
74.7 mi · 01h 22m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Partly Sunny leaving Houston and Chance Rain Showers near Monte Alto.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Houston to Monte Alto?
The road trip is about 324.9 miles (522.8 km) and usually takes 06h 22m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Refugio is a useful midpoint, sitting about 162.6 miles from Houston and 162.2 miles from Monte Alto.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 283.1 miles (455.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 41.8 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 7:30 AM CST. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $39.98 one way or $79.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 101.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Houston and Chance Rain Showers near Monte Alto.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Houston and Monte Alto. Straight-line distance: 283.1 mi (455.6 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 Monte Alto
Monte Alto is a place in Texas, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 26.3731200, -97.9716700 |
| Altitude | 16 |
| Country | United States |
End: Monte Alto (-97.97167, 26.37312)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 523 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 49m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 07m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 38m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 03m |
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 | $3.49 | $39.98 | $79.97 |
| Mid-grade | $4.00 | $45.81 | $91.61 |
| Premium | $4.38 | $50.14 | $100.28 |
| Diesel | $5.60 | $64.22 | $128.44 |
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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