How far is Houston, TX from Westway, TX?

The driving distance from Houston, TX to Westway, TX is about 760.2 miles (1223.4 km), with a travel time of about 12h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 681.9 miles (1097.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 25h 21m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
760.17 mi
12h 40m
Flight
681.88 mi
1097.38 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
681.88 mi
Kilometers
1097.38 km
Flight Time
01h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
760.17 mi
Kilometers
1223.38 km
Drive Time
12h 40m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 12h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Westway
Thu, Apr 23, 5:37 PM MDT
Return by in Houston
Fri, Apr 24, 7:18 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Houston
2026-04-23T05:56
Arrive Westway
Thu, Apr 23, 6:37 PM CDT
Route Timing
12h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
5:41 PM to 7:11 PM MDT

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

Leave by
10:38 AM 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
Ozona
TX

Census designated place

From Houston
379.7 mi
06h 20m
To Westway
380.5 mi
06h 20m

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 Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
3 to 15 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Houston and Westway.

  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

    1.9 mi · 2 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward TX 1518: Schertz

    599 ft · 15 sec

  6. 6

    Turn straight onto Interstate 10 East

    629 ft · 21 sec · Interstate 10 East

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Farm-to-Market Road 1518

    5.4 mi · 10 min · Farm-to-Market Road 1518

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Gordon A Blake Highway

    2 mi · 3 min · Gordon A Blake Highway

  9. 9

    Turn left

    1087 ft · 22 sec

  10. 10

    Take the ramp slight right toward Loop 1604 North

    81 m · 7 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Anderson Loop

    20.4 mi · 22 min · Anderson Loop

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Frontage Road

    841 ft · 21 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto North Loop 1604 West

    1183 ft · 26 sec · North Loop 1604 West

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Interstate 10 West

    1450 ft · 25 sec · Interstate 10 West

  15. 15

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 10 West, US 87 North

    811 ft · 20 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight right

    543.1 mi · 8 hr 43 min

  18. 18

    Continue on Camino Real de Tierra Adentro

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Camino Real de Tierra Adentro

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on Camino Real de Tierra Adentro

    7.5 mi · 9 min · Camino Real de Tierra Adentro

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward Spur 37: Vinton Road, Westway Drive

    1062 ft · 26 sec

  21. 21

    Turn straight onto North Desert Boulevard

    1704 ft · 51 sec · North Desert Boulevard

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Westway Boulevard

    110 m · 14 sec · Westway Boulevard

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Kingsway Drive

    94 m · 17 sec · Kingsway Drive

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Zinn Road

    555 ft · 24 sec · Zinn Road

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Zinn Road

Car Route Details

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

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
25 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
3.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 10 West
545 mi · 72%
Katy Freeway
177 mi · 23%
Anderson Loop
20.4 mi · 3%
Camino Real de Tierra Adentro
8.65 mi · 1%
Farm-to-Market Road 1518
5.42 mi · 1%
Gordon A Blake Highway
2.01 mi
Longest Stretch

I 10 West

Keep slight right

543 mi · 08h 43m

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
12h 40m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
25h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+78.3 mi
681.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ozona
06h 20m from Houston
Leave By
10:38 AM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Houston and Mostly Sunny near Westway.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Houston to Westway?

The road trip is about 760.2 miles (1223.4 km) and usually takes 12h 40m 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?

Ozona is a useful midpoint, sitting about 379.7 miles from Houston and 380.5 miles from Westway.

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

The direct path is about 681.9 miles (1097.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 78.3 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 $101.35 one way or $202.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 238.3 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Houston and Westway, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Houston and Westway. Straight-line distance: 681.88 mi (1097.38 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
Westway

#2 Westway

Census designated place

Population4,188
Coordinates31.9587100, -106.5780500
Altitude1207
CountryUnited States
Start: Houston (-95.36327, 29.76328)
End: Westway (-106.57805, 31.95871)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 1223 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)25h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)19h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)15h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)12h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)10h 51m
80 mph (129 km/h)09h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
26.82 gal
101.54 L · about $101.35
Round trip
$202.71
53.64 gal · 203.08 L
Estimated CO2
238.3 kg one way
Round trip: 476.7 kg / 1051 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $101.35 $202.71
Mid-grade $4.25 $114.04 $228.08
Premium $4.59 $123.13 $246.26
Diesel $3.99 $107.09 $214.18

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 23, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Houston, TX and Westway, TX. The current time in Houston is 05:56:52, although it is 04:56:52 in Westway.

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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.