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.
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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.
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.
Town in Fayette County, Texas, 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 Poteet.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Houston and Poteet.
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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
12 mi · 13 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Connally Loop
1.4 mi · 2 min · Connally Loop
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Merge slight left onto Connally Loop
6.7 mi · 7 min · Connally Loop
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Take the exit slight right toward I 37, US 281 North: San Antonio, Corpus Christi
1184 ft · 29 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 37 South: Corpus Christi
2457 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
15.6 mi · 16 min
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Take the exit slight right toward FM 536
1400 ft · 35 sec
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Turn right onto Farm-to-Market Road 536
3.7 mi · 7 min · Farm-to-Market Road 536
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Turn left
3.2 mi · 5 min
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Turn right
6.3 mi · 11 min
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Turn left onto School Drive
25 m · 2 sec · School Drive
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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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Flatonia.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Houston and Poteet. Straight-line distance: 199.26 mi (320.68 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 Poteet
City in Atascosa County, Texas, United States
| Population | 3,542 |
| Coordinates | 29.0405200, -98.5680700 |
| Altitude | 136 |
| Country | United States |
End: Poteet (-98.56807, 29.04052)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 363 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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