How far is Houston, TX from Progreso, TX?
The driving distance from Houston, TX to Progreso, TX is about 347.7 miles (559.5 km), with a travel time of about 06h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 299 miles (481.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 20m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 40m.
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.
Town in Frederick County Maryland
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Houston and Progreso.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Houston and Progreso.
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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
29.4 mi · 30 min · U.S. Highway 77
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Take the exit slight right toward I 2 West, US 83: McAllen
1 mi · 1 min
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Continue straight
14.1 mi · 15 min
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Take the exit slight right toward FM 1015: Bill Summers, International Boulevard
1605 ft · 39 sec
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Turn straight onto Expressway 83
1.2 km · 1 min · Expressway 83
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Turn sharp left onto North International Boulevard
3.4 mi · 5 min · North International Boulevard
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Continue on International Boulevard
1.4 mi · 4 min · International Boulevard
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Turn left onto East Palm Avenue
131 m · 19 sec · East Palm Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Palm Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Houston and Progreso.
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 then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Houston and Mostly Sunny near Progreso.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Houston to Progreso?
The road trip is about 347.7 miles (559.5 km) and usually takes 06h 40m 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?
Woodsboro is a useful midpoint, sitting about 174 miles from Houston and 173.6 miles from Progreso.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 299 miles (481.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 48.7 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 $46.37 one way or $92.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 109 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 Sunny near Progreso.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Houston and Progreso. Straight-line distance: 298.99 mi (481.17 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 Progreso
City in Hidalgo County, Texas
| Population | 5,979 |
| Coordinates | 26.0923000, -97.9572200 |
| Altitude | 21 |
| Country | United States |
End: Progreso (-97.95722, 26.0923)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 560 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 35m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 41m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 57m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 47m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 58m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 20m |
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 | $46.37 | $92.74 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $52.17 | $104.34 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $56.33 | $112.66 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $48.99 | $97.99 |
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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