How far is Houston, TX from Sullivan City, TX?

The driving distance from Houston, TX to Sullivan City, TX is about 370.9 miles (596.9 km), with a travel time of about 07h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 310 miles (498.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 07m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
370.89 mi
07h 03m
Flight
309.98 mi
498.86 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
309.98 mi
Kilometers
498.86 km
Flight Time
00h 37m

Driving Distance

Road route
370.89 mi
Kilometers
596.89 km
Drive Time
07h 03m

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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sullivan City
Wed, Jun 3, 4:41 PM CDT
Return by in Houston
Wed, Jun 3, 11:44 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Houston
2026-06-03T09:37
Arrive Sullivan City
Wed, Jun 3, 4:41 PM CDT
Route Timing
07h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
1:04 PM to 2:34 PM CDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
9:52 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Houston
8:00 PM CDT
Overnight-style route

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.

Mid-route stop
Sinton
TX

City in Texas, United States

From Houston
185.7 mi
03h 31m
To Sullivan City
185.2 mi
03h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Jun 3 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph E
Destination
92°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Jun 3 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
2 to 10 mph E

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Houston and Sullivan City.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Houston and Sullivan City.

  1. 1

    Start on Louisiana Street

    45 m · 12 sec · Louisiana Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Congress Street

    91 m · 15 sec · Congress Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Smith Street

    2.7 mi · 6 min · Smith Street

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Southwest Freeway

    32.8 mi · 38 min · Southwest Freeway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward Spur 10: Cottonwood, Church Road, Hartledge Road

    1158 ft · 28 sec

  6. 6

    Turn straight onto Southwest Freeway Frontage Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Southwest Freeway Frontage Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Southwest Freeway Frontage Road

    2217 ft · 1 min · Southwest Freeway Frontage Road

  8. 8

    Continue on US 59 Southbound Frontage Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · US 59 Southbound Frontage Road

  9. 9

    Take the ramp straight

    1027 ft · 25 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    9.2 mi · 11 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    6.6 mi · 8 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  13. 13

    Continue on US Highway 59

    74.7 mi · 1 hr 22 min · US Highway 59

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on Spur 91

    1.6 km · 1 min · Spur 91

  15. 15

    Merge slight right onto US Highway 77 South

    33.2 mi · 38 min · US Highway 77 South

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto Alamo Street

    37.1 mi · 43 min · Alamo Street

  17. 17

    Take the exit straight toward I 37, US 77, I 69E

    538 ft · 13 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight left

    1965 ft · 48 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight right

    2.5 mi · 2 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward I 69E, US 77: Kingsville, Brownsville

    28.6 mi · 31 min

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward TX 141

    741 ft · 18 sec

  22. 22

    Turn straight onto South US Highway 77 Bypass

    774 ft · 25 sec · South US Highway 77 Bypass

  23. 23

    Turn right onto East King Avenue

    16.2 mi · 21 min · East King Avenue

  24. 24

    Take the ramp left

    1804 ft · 49 sec

  25. 25

    Merge slight left

    11 mi · 13 min

  26. 26

    Keep slight left

    9.5 mi · 10 min

  27. 27

    Keep slight left to continue on Falfurrias Expressway

    55.8 mi · 59 min · Falfurrias Expressway

  28. 28

    Keep slight left

    17.6 mi · 19 min

  29. 29

    Take the exit slight right toward US 281 South, TX 495: Pharr

    1.3 km · 2 min

  30. 30

    Merge slight right

    26.3 mi · 30 min

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Expressway 83

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Houston and Sullivan City.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
31 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
14
6 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US Highway 59
74.7 mi · 20%
Falfurrias Expressway
73.3 mi · 20%
Alamo Street
37.1 mi · 10%
East King Avenue
37.1 mi · 10%
US Highway 77 South
33.2 mi · 9%
Southwest Freeway
32.8 mi · 9%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
07h 03m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
14h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+60.9 mi
310 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sinton
03h 31m from Houston
Leave By
9:52 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Houston and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Sullivan City.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Houston to Sullivan City?

The road trip is about 370.9 miles (596.9 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?

Sinton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 185.7 miles from Houston and 185.2 miles from Sullivan City.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 310 miles (498.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 60.9 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 $49.47 one way or $98.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 116.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Houston and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Sullivan City.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Houston and Sullivan City. Straight-line distance: 309.98 mi (498.86 km).

Houston

#1 Houston

The fourth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Houston metropolitan area.

Population2,316,120
Coordinates29.7632800, -95.3632700
Altitude12
CountryUnited States
Sullivan City

#2 Sullivan City

City in Hidalgo County, Texas, United States

Population4,170
Coordinates26.2775700, -98.5636300
Altitude61
CountryUnited States
Start: Houston (-95.36327, 29.76328)
End: Sullivan City (-98.56363, 26.27757)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 597 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)12h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)09h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
13.09 gal
49.54 L · about $49.47
Round trip
$98.93
26.18 gal · 99.08 L
Estimated CO2
116.3 kg one way
Round trip: 232.7 kg / 513 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $49.47 $98.93
Mid-grade $4.25 $55.66 $111.32
Premium $4.59 $60.10 $120.19
Diesel $3.99 $52.27 $104.54

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Texas · Jun 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Houston and Sullivan City. The current time is 09:37:16.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.