How far is Houston, TX from Sabinal, TX?
The driving distance from Houston, TX to Sabinal, TX is about 255.7 miles (411.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 248.5 miles (400 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 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
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 35m.
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.
City in Gonzales 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 Sabinal.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Houston and Sabinal.
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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
8.4 mi · 10 min · Jose Lopez Freeway
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Continue on Cleto Rodriguez Freeway
12.5 mi · 14 min · Cleto Rodriguez Freeway
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Continue on West US Highway 90
25.4 mi · 29 min · West US Highway 90
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Continue on 19th Street
2.1 mi · 4 min · 19th Street
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Continue on US Highway 90 West
19 mi · 22 min · US Highway 90 West
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Turn left onto South Center Street
49 m · 3 sec · South Center Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Center Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Houston and Sabinal.
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 Sabinal.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Houston to Sabinal?
The road trip is about 255.7 miles (411.5 km) and usually takes 04h 35m 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?
Waelder is a useful midpoint, sitting about 127.6 miles from Houston and 128.1 miles from Sabinal.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 248.5 miles (400 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.2 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 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:50 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.09 one way or $68.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 80.2 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 Sabinal.
Stop Ideas Near Waelder
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 Waelder.
San Marcos Station
Austin
Taylor
San Antonio Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Houston and Sabinal. Straight-line distance: 248.55 mi (400 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 Sabinal
City in Uvalde County, Texas, United States
| Population | 1,676 |
| Coordinates | 29.3174600, -99.4664400 |
| Altitude | 292 |
| Country | United States |
End: Sabinal (-99.46644, 29.31746)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 411 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 39m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 11m |
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 | $34.09 | $68.17 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $38.35 | $76.71 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $41.41 | $82.82 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $36.02 | $72.03 |
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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