How far is Houston, TX from Rosita South, TX?
The driving distance from Houston, TX to Rosita South, TX is about 342.7 miles (551.5 km), with a travel time of about 06h 14m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 315.5 miles (507.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 28m 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 14m.
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.
City in Texas, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Houston and Rosita South.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Houston and Rosita South.
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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 left to continue on 90th Infantry Division Highway
1.2 km · 52 sec · 90th Infantry Division Highway
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Continue on Jose Lopez Freeway
8 mi · 9 min · Jose Lopez Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 35, I 10 West, US 87 North: Laredo, El Paso, Austin
923 ft · 23 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 35 South: Laredo
2518 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto South Pan Am Expressway
8.3 mi · 10 min · South Pan Am Expressway
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Continue on Purple Heart Trail
33.5 mi · 34 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Take the exit slight right toward I 57: Eagle Pass
962 ft · 21 sec
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Turn straight
131 m · 11 sec
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Continue on Interstate 35 North
610 ft · 12 sec · Interstate 35 North
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Turn right onto US Highway 57
92.6 mi · 1 hr 42 min · US Highway 57
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Turn left onto Loop 480
5.4 mi · 6 min · Loop 480
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Take the exit slight right toward FM 1021
1210 ft · 26 sec
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Keep slight left
44 m · 11 sec
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Turn left onto El Indio Highway
2.6 mi · 3 min · El Indio Highway
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Turn right onto Tierra Soberana Boulevard
1491 ft · 47 sec · Tierra Soberana Boulevard
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Turn left onto Wagon Wheel Road
137 m · 22 sec · Wagon Wheel Road
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Turn right onto Rosita Valley Road
2 mi · 8 min · Rosita Valley Road
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Turn left onto Victorian Avenue
1737 ft · 1 min · Victorian Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Victorian Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Houston and Rosita South.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
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.
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 leaving Houston and Partly Sunny near Rosita South.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Houston to Rosita South?
The road trip is about 342.7 miles (551.5 km) and usually takes 06h 14m 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?
Santa Clara is a useful midpoint, sitting about 171.1 miles from Houston and 171.6 miles from Rosita South.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 315.5 miles (507.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.2 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 $45.69 one way or $91.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 107.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Houston and Partly Sunny near Rosita South.
Stop Ideas Near Santa Clara
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
New Braunfels Parks and Recreation
Schertz EMS
Converse City Hall
Comal County Courthouse(Gerichtsgebäude)
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Santa Clara.
San Antonio Station
San Marcos Station
Austin
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Houston and Rosita South. Straight-line distance: 315.46 mi (507.69 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 Rosita South
Census designated place in Texas, USA
| Population | 2,704 |
| Coordinates | 28.6237500, -100.4283700 |
| Altitude | 223 |
| Country | United States |
End: Rosita South (-100.42837, 28.62375)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 551 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 34m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 51m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 42m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 53m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 16m |
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 | $45.69 | $91.38 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $51.41 | $102.81 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $55.51 | $111.01 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $48.28 | $96.55 |
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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