How far is Houston, TX from Ozona, TX?
The driving distance from Houston, TX to Ozona, TX is about 397.2 miles (639.2 km), with a travel time of about 06h 47m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 354.5 miles (570.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 35m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 47m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town of the United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms
Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Houston and Ozona.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Houston and Ozona.
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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
20.4 mi · 22 min · Anderson Loop
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Take the exit slight right toward Frontage Road
841 ft · 21 sec
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Turn straight onto North Loop 1604 West
1183 ft · 26 sec · North Loop 1604 West
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Turn right onto Interstate 10 West
1450 ft · 25 sec · Interstate 10 West
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 10 West, US 87 North
811 ft · 20 sec
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Merge slight left
1.1 mi · 1 min
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Keep slight right
188.7 mi · 3 hr 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SH 163: Sterling City, Comstock
1217 ft · 30 sec
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Continue on 14th Street
1362 ft · 42 sec · 14th Street
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Turn right onto Avenue E
1453 ft · 29 sec · Avenue E
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Turn right onto 11th Street
81 m · 7 sec · 11th Street
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Turn right onto Avenue D
3 m · 1 sec · Avenue D
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Avenue D
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Houston and Ozona.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 10 West
Keep slight right
189 mi · 03h 02m
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Houston and Partly Sunny near Ozona.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Houston to Ozona?
The road trip is about 397.2 miles (639.2 km) and usually takes 06h 47m 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?
Hollywood Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 198.4 miles from Houston and 198.8 miles from Ozona.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 354.5 miles (570.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 42.7 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 CDT. 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 $52.98 one way or $105.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 124.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms around Houston and Partly Sunny near Ozona.
Stop Ideas Near Hollywood Park
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Piazza Italia Park
Schertz EMS
Helotes City Hall
Municipal Plaza
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Hollywood Park.
San Antonio Station
San Marcos Station
Austin
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Houston and Ozona. Straight-line distance: 354.5 mi (570.51 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 Ozona
Census designated place
| Population | 3,225 |
| Coordinates | 30.7101700, -101.2006700 |
| Altitude | 716 |
| Country | United States |
End: Ozona (-101.20067, 30.71017)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 639 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 13h 14m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 09h 55m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 56m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 37m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 40m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 57m |
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 | $52.98 | $105.96 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $59.61 | $119.23 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $64.37 | $128.73 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $55.98 | $111.96 |
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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