How far is Houston, TX from Siesta Shores, TX?
The driving distance from Houston, TX to Siesta Shores, TX is about 364.1 miles (586 km), with a travel time of about 07h 03m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 310.3 miles (499.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 06m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CST.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 03m.
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
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Houston and Siesta Shores.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Houston and Siesta Shores.
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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 right to continue on US Highway 59 South
4.4 mi · 5 min · US Highway 59 South
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Take the exit slight right
951 ft · 26 sec
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Continue on Northwest Zac Lenz Parkway Frontage Road East
1450 ft · 40 sec · Northwest Zac Lenz Parkway Frontage Road East
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Turn right
49.4 mi · 57 min
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Continue on West Corpus Christi Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · West Corpus Christi Street
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Continue on US Highway 59 West
65.2 mi · 1 hr 16 min · US Highway 59 West
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Continue straight
58.8 mi · 1 hr 3 min
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Turn left onto Bob Bullock Loop
2871 ft · 57 sec · Bob Bullock Loop
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Take the ramp slight left
1365 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left onto Bob Bullock Loop
2 mi · 3 min · Bob Bullock Loop
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Continue on Cuatro Vientos Road
2.7 mi · 3 min · Cuatro Vientos Road
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Take the exit slight right
144 m · 13 sec
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Turn slight right onto La Pita Mangana Road
1.1 km · 1 min · La Pita Mangana Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward La Pita Mangana Road
35 m · 3 sec · La Pita Mangana Road
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Exit the roundabout onto La Pita Mangana Road
1.4 km · 2 min · La Pita Mangana Road
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Turn left onto South Zapata Highway
3.6 mi · 5 min · South Zapata Highway
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Continue on US Highway 83 South
14.2 mi · 16 min · US Highway 83 South
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Continue on United States Highway 83
29 mi · 32 min · United States Highway 83
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Turn right onto Davis Lane
1401 ft · 1 min · Davis Lane
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Turn right onto Falcon Lane
1626 ft · 1 min · Falcon Lane
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Falcon Lane
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Houston and Siesta Shores.
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Houston and Showers And Thunderstorms near Siesta Shores.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Houston to Siesta Shores?
The road trip is about 364.1 miles (586 km) and usually takes 07h 03m 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?
Beeville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 182.1 miles from Houston and 182.1 miles from Siesta Shores.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 310.3 miles (499.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 53.8 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 CST. 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 $45.13 one way or $90.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 114.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Houston and Showers And Thunderstorms near Siesta Shores.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Houston and Siesta Shores. Straight-line distance: 310.27 mi (499.33 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 Siesta Shores
Siesta Shores is a place in Texas, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 26.8581000, -99.2536500 |
| Altitude | 114 |
| Country | United States |
End: Siesta Shores (-99.25365, 26.8581)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 586 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 12h 07m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 09h 06m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 04m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 32m |
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 | $3.51 | $45.13 | $90.26 |
| Mid-grade | $4.03 | $51.76 | $103.52 |
| Premium | $4.41 | $56.66 | $113.31 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $72.27 | $144.54 |
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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