How far is Houston, TX from Waelder, TX?
The driving distance from Houston, TX to Waelder, TX is about 119.2 miles (191.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 08m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 116.2 miles (187 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 16m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 08m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Houston and Waelder.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Houston and Waelder.
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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
115.5 mi · 2 hr 2 min · Katy Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 90: Waelder
1568 ft · 38 sec
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Turn straight onto East Highway 90
1.9 mi · 2 min · East Highway 90
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Continue on North Railroad Street
1.3 km · 1 min · North Railroad Street
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Turn right onto North E Avenue
730 ft · 20 sec · North E Avenue
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Turn left onto Northwest 2nd Street
26 m · 4 sec · Northwest 2nd Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Northwest 2nd Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Houston and Waelder.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Katy Freeway
Merge slight right onto Katy Freeway
115 mi · 02h 02m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Houston to Waelder?
The road trip is about 119.2 miles (191.9 km) and usually takes 02h 08m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Sealy is a useful midpoint, sitting about 59.5 miles from Houston and 59.7 miles from Waelder.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 116.2 miles (187 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:14 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.91 one way or $31.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms around Houston and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Waelder.
Stop Ideas Near Sealy
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Sealy.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Houston and Waelder. Straight-line distance: 116.21 mi (187.02 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 Waelder
City in Gonzales County, Texas, United States
| Population | 1,155 |
| Coordinates | 29.6952300, -97.2986000 |
| Altitude | 116 |
| Country | United States |
End: Waelder (-97.2986, 29.69523)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 192 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 58m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 58m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 59m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 42m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 29m |
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 | $15.91 | $31.82 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $17.90 | $35.80 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $19.33 | $38.66 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $16.81 | $33.62 |
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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