How far is Houston, TX from Poteet, TX?

The driving distance from Houston, TX to Poteet, TX is about 225.4 miles (362.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 199.3 miles (320.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 10m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
225.43 mi
04h 05m
Flight
199.26 mi
320.68 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
199.26 mi
Kilometers
320.68 km
Flight Time
00h 24m

Driving Distance

Road route
225.43 mi
Kilometers
362.8 km
Drive Time
04h 05m

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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 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Poteet
Thu, Apr 23, 9:01 PM CDT
Return by in Houston
Fri, Apr 24, 1:06 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Houston
2026-04-23T16:55
Arrive Poteet
Thu, Apr 23, 9:01 PM CDT
Route Timing
04h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:05 AM to 12:05 PM CDT

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

Leave by
8:50 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
Flatonia
TX

Town in Fayette County, Texas, United States

From Houston
112.6 mi
02h 02m
To Poteet
112.8 mi
02h 02m

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
85°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Houston and Poteet.

  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

    174.9 mi · 3 hr 2 min · Katy Freeway

  4. 4

    Keep slight left

    12 mi · 13 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on Connally Loop

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Connally Loop

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Connally Loop

    6.7 mi · 7 min · Connally Loop

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 37, US 281 North: San Antonio, Corpus Christi

    1184 ft · 29 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 37 South: Corpus Christi

    2457 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    15.6 mi · 16 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward FM 536

    1400 ft · 35 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Farm-to-Market Road 536

    3.7 mi · 7 min · Farm-to-Market Road 536

  12. 12

    Turn left

    3.2 mi · 5 min

  13. 13

    Turn right

    6.3 mi · 11 min

  14. 14

    Turn left onto School Drive

    25 m · 2 sec · School Drive

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · School Drive

Car Route Details

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

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
15 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Katy Freeway
187 mi · 83%
I 37 South
16.1 mi · 7%
Connally Loop
8.07 mi · 4%
Farm-to-Market Road 536
3.7 mi · 2%
I 10 West
0.41 mi
FM 536
0.27 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

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
04h 05m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.1 mi
199.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Flatonia
02h 02m from Houston
Leave By
8:50 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Houston to Poteet?

The road trip is about 225.4 miles (362.8 km) and usually takes 04h 05m 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?

Flatonia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 112.6 miles from Houston and 112.8 miles from Poteet.

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

The direct path is about 199.3 miles (320.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.1 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:50 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.04 one way or $60.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 70.7 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 Poteet.

Stop Ideas Near Flatonia

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Flatonia, 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 Flatonia.

RAIL

San Marcos Station

83 mi away
338 South Guadalupe St.
RAIL

Austin

90 mi away
250 North Lamar Blvd.
RAIL

Taylor

102 mi away
118 East First St.
BUS

Prairie View, TX

116 mi away
44814 US Highway 290 Business \r\n

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Houston and Poteet. Straight-line distance: 199.26 mi (320.68 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
Poteet

#2 Poteet

City in Atascosa County, Texas, United States

Population3,542
Coordinates29.0405200, -98.5680700
Altitude136
CountryUnited States
Start: Houston (-95.36327, 29.76328)
End: Poteet (-98.56807, 29.04052)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 363 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 48m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.95 gal
30.11 L · about $30.04
Round trip
$60.09
15.9 gal · 60.22 L
Estimated CO2
70.7 kg one way
Round trip: 141.3 kg / 312 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $30.04 $60.09
Mid-grade $4.25 $33.80 $67.61
Premium $4.59 $36.50 $73.00
Diesel $3.99 $31.74 $63.49

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 Poteet. The current time is 16:55:35.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.