How far is Ingram, TX from Houston, TX?

The driving distance from Ingram, TX to Houston, TX is about 269.6 miles (433.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 233.2 miles (375.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 33m 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
269.58 mi
04h 16m
Flight
233.18 mi
375.26 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
233.18 mi
Kilometers
375.26 km
Flight Time
00h 28m

Driving Distance

Road route
269.58 mi
Kilometers
433.85 km
Drive Time
04h 16m

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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 04h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Houston
Wed, Apr 22, 11:48 PM CDT
Return by in Ingram
Thu, Apr 23, 4:05 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ingram
2026-04-22T19:31
Arrive Houston
Wed, Apr 22, 11:48 PM CDT
Route Timing
04h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:17 AM to 12:17 PM CDT

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

Leave by
8:26 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Ingram
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
Luling
TX

City in Guadalupe County, Texas, USA

From Ingram
133.8 mi
02h 08m
To Houston
135.8 mi
02h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSE
Destination
78°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Junction Highway

    1900 ft · 52 sec · Junction Highway

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Junction Highway

    1.6 km · 2 min · Junction Highway

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Goat Creek Road Cutoff

    1.7 mi · 4 min · Goat Creek Road Cutoff

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Goat Creek Road

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Goat Creek Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto I 10 East: San Antoino

    865 ft · 21 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    48.3 mi · 49 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight right

    5.4 mi · 6 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Frontage Road

    3038 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto Interstate 10 West

    2629 ft · 54 sec · Interstate 10 West

  10. 10

    Turn left onto North Loop 1604 West

    2164 ft · 43 sec · North Loop 1604 West

  11. 11

    Take the ramp straight toward Loop 1604 East

    554 ft · 14 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Anderson Loop

    25.4 mi · 29 min · Anderson Loop

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Interstate 10 East

    1.5 km · 2 min · Interstate 10 East

  14. 14

    Take the ramp slight left

    852 ft · 21 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto 90th Infantry Division Highway

    14.9 mi · 15 min · 90th Infantry Division Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on I 10 East: Houston, Austin, Waco

    151.1 mi · 2 hr 34 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight left toward I 10 Toll: Katy Tollway

    1548 ft · 22 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Katy Tollway

    3.2 mi · 4 min · Katy Tollway

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right

    1092 ft · 15 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight right onto Katy Freeway

    10.7 mi · 13 min · Katy Freeway

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward Downtown, Theatre District

    2064 ft · 52 sec

  22. 22

    Continue on Smith Street

    704 ft · 29 sec · Smith Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Preston Street

    101 m · 17 sec · Preston Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Louisiana Street

    55 m · 5 sec · Louisiana Street

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Louisiana Street

Car Route Details

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

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
25 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
5 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 10 East
205 mi · 76%
Anderson Loop
25.4 mi · 9%
90th Infantry Division Highway
14.9 mi · 6%
Katy Freeway
10.7 mi · 4%
Katy Tollway
3.45 mi · 1%
Goat Creek Road
1.89 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 10 East

Continue on I 10 East: Houston, Austin, Waco

151 mi · 02h 34m

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
04h 16m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+36.4 mi
233.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Luling
02h 08m from Ingram
Leave By
8:26 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Ingram and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms near Houston.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 269.6 miles (433.9 km) and usually takes 04h 16m 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?

Luling is a useful midpoint, sitting about 133.8 miles from Ingram and 135.8 miles from Houston.

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

The direct path is about 233.2 miles (375.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.4 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 8:26 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.94 one way or $71.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 84.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Ingram and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms near Houston.

Stop Ideas Near Luling

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

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

RAIL

San Marcos Station

36 mi away
338 South Guadalupe St.
RAIL

Austin

66 mi away
250 North Lamar Blvd.
RAIL

San Antonio Station

85 mi away
350 Hoefgen Street
RAIL

Taylor

101 mi away
118 East First St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ingram and Houston. Straight-line distance: 233.18 mi (375.26 km).

Ingram

#1 Ingram

City in Kerr County, Texas, USA

Population1,871
Coordinates30.0774300, -99.2403200
Altitude528
CountryUnited States
Houston

#2 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
Start: Junction Highway (-99.240369, 30.077402)
End: Louisiana Street (-95.363596, 29.76347)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 434 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 51m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.51 gal
36.01 L · about $35.94
Round trip
$71.88
19.02 gal · 72.02 L
Estimated CO2
84.5 kg one way
Round trip: 169 kg / 373 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $35.94 $71.88
Mid-grade $4.25 $40.44 $80.87
Premium $4.59 $43.66 $87.32
Diesel $3.99 $37.97 $75.95

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

There is no time difference between Ingram and Houston. The current time is 19:31:08.

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.