How far is Houston, TX from Terrell Hills, TX?

The driving distance from Houston, TX to Terrell Hills, TX is about 195.2 miles (314.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 186.5 miles (300.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 59m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
195.17 mi
03h 29m
Flight
186.52 mi
300.17 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
186.52 mi
Kilometers
300.17 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
195.17 mi
Kilometers
314.09 km
Drive Time
03h 29m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Terrell Hills
Sun, Apr 19, 12:41 PM CDT
Return by in Houston
Sun, Apr 19, 4:10 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Houston
2026-04-19T09:11
Arrive Terrell Hills
Sun, Apr 19, 12:41 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:30 AM to 11:30 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:00 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Houston
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Schulenburg
TX

City in Fayette County, Texas, United States

From Houston
97.4 mi
01h 44m
To Terrell Hills
97.7 mi
01h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Sunday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NE
Destination
72°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Houston and Terrell Hills.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Houston and Terrell Hills.

  1. 1

    Start on Louisiana Street

    761 ft · 25 sec · Louisiana Street

  2. 2

    Take the ramp straight toward I 10 West: San Antonio

    2149 ft · 52 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight right onto Katy Freeway

    174.9 mi · 3 hr 2 min · Katy Freeway

  4. 4

    Keep slight left

    12 mi · 13 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on 90th Infantry Division Highway

    1230 ft · 16 sec · 90th Infantry Division Highway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 410, TX 130

    1627 ft · 40 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on I 410 North

    2195 ft · 54 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Connally Loop

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Connally Loop

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward Rittiman Road, Space Center Drive

    744 ft · 18 sec

  10. 10

    Continue on Northeast Loop 410

    3156 ft · 1 min · Northeast Loop 410

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto Interstate 35 North

    1.2 km · 1 min · Interstate 35 North

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Rittiman Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Rittiman Road

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Harry Wurzbach Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · Harry Wurzbach Road

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Garraty Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Garraty Road

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Garraty Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Houston and Terrell Hills.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
15 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Katy Freeway
187 mi · 96%
Rittiman Road
1.82 mi · 1%
Connally Loop
1.81 mi · 1%
Garraty Road
0.93 mi
Interstate 35 North
0.76 mi
Harry Wurzbach Road
0.75 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 29m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.7 mi
186.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Schulenburg
01h 44m from Houston
Leave By
10:00 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy leaving Houston and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy near Terrell Hills.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Houston to Terrell Hills?

The road trip is about 195.2 miles (314.1 km) and usually takes 03h 29m 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 97.4 miles from Houston and 97.7 miles from Terrell Hills.

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

The direct path is about 186.5 miles (300.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.7 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 10:00 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.04 one way or $52.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 61.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy around Houston and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy near Terrell Hills.

Stop Ideas Near Schulenburg

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Schulenburg, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Schulenburg.

BUS

Prairie View, TX

98 mi away
44814 US Highway 290 Business \r\n
RAIL

San Marcos Station

102 mi away
338 South Guadalupe St.
RAIL

Austin

105 mi away
250 North Lamar Blvd.
RAIL

Taylor

110 mi away
118 East First St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Houston and Terrell Hills. Straight-line distance: 186.52 mi (300.17 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
Terrell Hills

#2 Terrell Hills

City in Bexar County, Texas, United States

Population5,451
Coordinates29.4749500, -98.4508500
Altitude244
CountryUnited States
Start: Houston (-95.36327, 29.76328)
End: Terrell Hills (-98.45085, 29.47495)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 314 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.89 gal
26.07 L · about $26.04
Round trip
$52.07
13.78 gal · 52.14 L
Estimated CO2
61.2 kg one way
Round trip: 122.5 kg / 270 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $26.04 $52.07
Mid-grade $4.25 $29.30 $58.59
Premium $4.59 $31.63 $63.26
Diesel $3.99 $27.51 $55.02

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 · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Houston and Terrell Hills. The current time is 09:11:36.

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.