How far is Houston, TX from Spring Valley, TX?
The driving distance from Houston, TX to Spring Valley, TX is about 9.6 miles (15.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 13m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 8.6 miles (13.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 27m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CST.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 13m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Harris County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny
Slight Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Houston and Spring Valley.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Houston and Spring Valley.
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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
7.8 mi · 10 min · Katy Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Bingle Road, Voss Road
1089 ft · 27 sec
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Turn straight onto Katy Freeway Frontage Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Katy Freeway Frontage Road
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Turn right onto Voss Road
1818 ft · 50 sec · Voss Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Voss Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Houston and Spring Valley.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Katy Freeway
Merge slight right onto Katy Freeway
7.78 mi · 00h 10m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Partly Sunny leaving Houston and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Spring Valley.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Houston to Spring Valley?
The road trip is about 9.6 miles (15.4 km) and usually takes 00h 13m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Hilshire Village is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.8 miles from Houston and 4.8 miles from Spring Valley.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 8.6 miles (13.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 1 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:02 PM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.18 one way or $2.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Houston and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Spring Valley.
Stop Ideas Near Hilshire Village
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Hermann Square
Houston BCycle: City Hall
Houston City Hall
Houston Police Department Westside
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Hilshire Village.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Houston and Spring Valley. Straight-line distance: 8.61 mi (13.85 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 Spring Valley
Spring Valley is a place in Texas, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 29.7896700, -95.5035500 |
| Altitude | 22 |
| Country | United States |
End: Spring Valley (-95.50355, 29.78967)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 15 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 07m |
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 | $3.47 | $1.18 | $2.36 |
| Mid-grade | $3.96 | $1.35 | $2.69 |
| Premium | $4.34 | $1.47 | $2.95 |
| Diesel | $5.58 | $1.90 | $3.80 |
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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