How far is Houston, TX from Poth, TX?
The driving distance from Houston, TX to Poth, TX is about 203.2 miles (327 km), with a travel time of about 03h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 170.5 miles (274.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 26m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 43m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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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
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Houston and Poth.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Houston and Poth.
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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
140.3 mi · 2 hr 27 min · Katy Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward TX 80: San Marcos, Nixon
1139 ft · 28 sec
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Continue on Ih 10 East Access Road
611 ft · 20 sec · Ih 10 East Access Road
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Turn left
27.5 mi · 30 min
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Turn right onto North Rancho Road
2487 ft · 1 min · North Rancho Road
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Turn right onto West Central Avenue
16.3 mi · 19 min · West Central Avenue
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Continue straight
10.5 mi · 16 min
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Turn left onto 10th Street
1.7 mi · 2 min · 10th Street
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Continue on US Highway 181 South
4.3 mi · 5 min · US Highway 181 South
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Continue on North Storts Street
1.1 mi · 1 min · North Storts Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Storts Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Houston and Poth.
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
140 mi · 02h 27m
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 leaving Houston and Partly Sunny near Poth.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Houston to Poth?
The road trip is about 203.2 miles (327 km) and usually takes 03h 43m 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 101.5 miles from Houston and 101.7 miles from Poth.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 170.5 miles (274.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.7 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 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:34 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.10 one way or $54.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 63.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Houston and Partly Sunny near Poth.
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.
San Marcos Station
Austin
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Prairie View, TX
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Houston and Poth. Straight-line distance: 170.49 mi (274.38 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 Poth
Town of the United States
| Population | 2,332 |
| Coordinates | 29.0696900, -98.0819500 |
| Altitude | 123 |
| Country | United States |
End: Poth (-98.08195, 29.06969)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 327 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 46m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 04m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 03m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 54m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 32m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.78 | $27.10 | $54.19 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $30.49 | $60.97 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $32.92 | $65.83 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $28.63 | $57.26 |
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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