How far is Houston, TX from Val Verde Park, TX?
The driving distance from Houston, TX to Val Verde Park, TX is about 344 miles (553.6 km), with a travel time of about 06h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 329.7 miles (530.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 34m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 17m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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 Texas, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Houston and Val Verde Park.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Houston and Val Verde Park.
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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
174.9 mi · 3 hr 2 min · Katy Freeway
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Keep slight left
12 mi · 13 min
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Keep slight left to continue on 90th Infantry Division Highway
1.2 km · 52 sec · 90th Infantry Division Highway
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Continue on Jose Lopez Freeway
8.4 mi · 10 min · Jose Lopez Freeway
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Continue on Cleto Rodriguez Freeway
12.5 mi · 14 min · Cleto Rodriguez Freeway
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Continue on West US Highway 90
25.4 mi · 29 min · West US Highway 90
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Continue on 19th Street
2.1 mi · 4 min · 19th Street
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Continue on US Highway 90 West
37.7 mi · 43 min · US Highway 90 West
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Continue on East Main Street
4.9 mi · 6 min · East Main Street
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Continue on West US Highway 90
37.4 mi · 43 min · West US Highway 90
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Continue on East Military Highway
24.6 mi · 28 min · East Military Highway
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Continue on US Highway 90 East
2.1 mi · 2 min · US Highway 90 East
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Turn right onto Charles Drive
833 ft · 42 sec · Charles Drive
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Dennis Drive
88 m · 15 sec · Dennis Drive
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Turn right onto Texas Drive
1402 ft · 1 min · Texas Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Texas Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Houston and Val Verde Park.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
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.
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Houston and Mostly Sunny near Val Verde Park.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Houston to Val Verde Park?
The road trip is about 344 miles (553.6 km) and usually takes 06h 17m 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?
Santa Clara is a useful midpoint, sitting about 171.7 miles from Houston and 172.2 miles from Val Verde Park.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 329.7 miles (530.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.3 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 $45.88 one way or $91.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 107.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Houston and Mostly Sunny near Val Verde Park.
Stop Ideas Near Santa Clara
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
New Braunfels Parks and Recreation
Schertz EMS
Converse City Hall
Comal County Courthouse(Gerichtsgebäude)
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Santa Clara.
San Antonio Station
San Marcos Station
Austin
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Houston and Val Verde Park. Straight-line distance: 329.69 mi (530.58 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 Val Verde Park
Census designated place
| Population | 2,384 |
| Coordinates | 29.3749500, -100.8317600 |
| Altitude | 329 |
| Country | United States |
End: Val Verde Park (-100.83176, 29.37495)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 554 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 36m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 52m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 43m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 54m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 17m |
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 | $45.88 | $91.75 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $51.62 | $103.24 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $55.73 | $111.47 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $48.48 | $96.95 |
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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