How far is Houston, TX from Selma, TX?
The driving distance from Houston, TX to Selma, TX is about 187.5 miles (301.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 177.1 miles (285 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 45m 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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 03h 22m.
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.
City 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 Selma.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Houston and Selma.
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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
159.7 mi · 2 hr 47 min · Katy Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward TX 46, FM 78: New Braunfels, Lake McQueeney
1130 ft · 28 sec
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Turn straight onto West Interstate 10
1.6 mi · 2 min · West Interstate 10
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Turn slight right
132 m · 16 sec
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Turn straight onto North State Highway 46
10.2 mi · 15 min · North State Highway 46
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Turn left onto Interstate 35 North
1832 ft · 37 sec · Interstate 35 North
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 35 South
1602 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail
1.3 km · 52 sec · Purple Heart Trail
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Continue on Interstate Highway 35
1.7 mi · 2 min · Interstate Highway 35
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Continue on Purple Heart Trail
11 mi · 12 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Take the exit slight right toward FM 1518: Selma
772 ft · 19 sec
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Turn straight onto Interstate 35 North
1.4 km · 1 min · Interstate 35 North
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Turn left onto North Evans Road
9 m · 1 sec · North Evans Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Evans Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Houston and Selma.
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
160 mi · 02h 47m
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 Selma.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Houston to Selma?
The road trip is about 187.5 miles (301.8 km) and usually takes 03h 22m 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?
Schulenburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 93.6 miles from Houston and 93.9 miles from Selma.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 177.1 miles (285 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.4 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 10:14 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.02 one way or $50.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 58.8 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 Selma.
Stop Ideas Near Schulenburg
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 Schulenburg.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Houston and Selma. Straight-line distance: 177.08 mi (284.98 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 Selma
City in Bexar County, Texas, United States
| Population | 13,130 |
| Coordinates | 29.5843900, -98.3058500 |
| Altitude | 230 |
| Country | United States |
End: Selma (-98.30585, 29.58439)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 302 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 14m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 41m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 45m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 07m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 40m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 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 | $25.02 | $50.03 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $28.15 | $56.30 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $30.39 | $60.78 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $26.43 | $52.87 |
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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