How far is Houston, TX from Von Ormy, TX?

The driving distance from Houston, TX to Von Ormy, TX is about 208.4 miles (335.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 200 miles (321.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 22m 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
208.41 mi
03h 41m
Flight
199.96 mi
321.8 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
199.96 mi
Kilometers
321.8 km
Flight Time
00h 24m

Driving Distance

Road route
208.41 mi
Kilometers
335.41 km
Drive Time
03h 41m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Von Ormy
Thu, Apr 23, 5:48 AM CDT
Return by in Houston
Thu, Apr 23, 9:29 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Houston
2026-04-23T02:06
Arrive Von Ormy
Thu, Apr 23, 5:48 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:41 AM to 11:41 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
9:38 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
Flatonia
TX

Town in Fayette County, Texas, United States

From Houston
104.1 mi
01h 50m
To Von Ormy
104.4 mi
01h 50m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SE
Destination
85°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Houston and Von Ormy.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Houston and Von Ormy.

  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

    1.2 km · 52 sec · 90th Infantry Division Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on Jose Lopez Freeway

    8 mi · 9 min · Jose Lopez Freeway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 35, I 10 West, US 87 North: Laredo, El Paso, Austin

    923 ft · 23 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 35 South: Laredo

    2518 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto South Pan Am Expressway

    8.3 mi · 10 min · South Pan Am Expressway

  10. 10

    Continue on Purple Heart Trail

    2.6 mi · 3 min · Purple Heart Trail

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Von Ormy, Benton City Road

    697 ft · 17 sec

  12. 12

    Turn slight left onto Interstate 35 South

    1720 ft · 42 sec · Interstate 35 South

  13. 13

    Turn sharp right onto Old Quintana Road

    145 m · 21 sec · Old Quintana Road

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Old Quintana Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Houston and Von Ormy.

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
14 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Katy Freeway
187 mi · 90%
South Pan Am Expressway
8.33 mi · 4%
Jose Lopez Freeway
8.03 mi · 4%
Purple Heart Trail
2.69 mi · 1%
90th Infantry Division Highway
0.75 mi
I 35 South
0.48 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 41m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.4 mi
200 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Flatonia
01h 50m from Houston
Leave By
9:38 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Houston and Mostly Cloudy near Von Ormy.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Houston to Von Ormy?

The road trip is about 208.4 miles (335.4 km) and usually takes 03h 41m 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?

Flatonia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 104.1 miles from Houston and 104.4 miles from Von Ormy.

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

The direct path is about 200 miles (321.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.4 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 9:38 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.78 one way or $55.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 65.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Houston and Mostly Cloudy near Von Ormy.

Stop Ideas Near Flatonia

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Flatonia, 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 Flatonia.

RAIL

San Marcos Station

83 mi away
338 South Guadalupe St.
RAIL

Austin

90 mi away
250 North Lamar Blvd.
RAIL

Taylor

102 mi away
118 East First St.
BUS

Prairie View, TX

116 mi away
44814 US Highway 290 Business \r\n

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Houston and Von Ormy. Straight-line distance: 199.96 mi (321.8 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
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#2 Von Ormy

City in Bexar County, Texas, United States

Population1,260
Coordinates29.2891300, -98.6444600
Altitude180
CountryUnited States
Start: Houston (-95.36327, 29.76328)
End: Von Ormy (-98.64446, 29.28913)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 335 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.35 gal
27.84 L · about $27.78
Round trip
$55.55
14.7 gal · 55.68 L
Estimated CO2
65.3 kg one way
Round trip: 130.6 kg / 288 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $27.78 $55.55
Mid-grade $4.25 $31.25 $62.50
Premium $4.59 $33.74 $67.49
Diesel $3.99 $29.35 $58.70

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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There is no time difference between Houston and Von Ormy. The current time is 02:06:59.

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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.