How far is La Villa, TX from Houston, TX?

The driving distance from La Villa, TX to Houston, TX is about 328 miles (527.8 km), with a travel time of about 05h 20m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 286 miles (460.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 40m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

Reverse, save, or send this route

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
327.98 mi
05h 20m
Flight
285.95 mi
460.19 km direct

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

Learn Distance

Choose another destination from La Villa.

Flight Distance

Direct air line
285.95 mi
Kilometers
460.19 km
Flight Time
00h 34m

Driving Distance

Road route
327.98 mi
Kilometers
527.83 km
Drive Time
05h 20m

Gas Cost Calculator

Leave and Arrive Planner

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

Drive time stays fixed at 05h 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Houston
Thu, Apr 23, 1:09 AM CDT
Return by in La Villa
Thu, Apr 23, 6:29 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave La Villa
2026-04-22T19:49
Arrive Houston
Thu, Apr 23, 1:09 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:20 AM to 1:20 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
6:20 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in La Villa
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
Refugio
TX

Town in Texas, USA

From La Villa
164.4 mi
02h 40m
To Houston
163.6 mi
02h 40m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 13 mph SE
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 La Villa and Houston.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between La Villa and Houston.

  1. 1

    Start on East 6th Street

    20 m · 5 sec · East 6th Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Chapa Road

    1121 ft · 22 sec · North Chapa Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Mile 1 West Road

    2.8 mi · 5 min · Mile 1 West Road

  4. 4

    Turn straight

    1.9 mi · 3 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on Farm-to-Market Road 2629

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Farm-to-Market Road 2629

  6. 6

    Continue on Farm to Market Road 2629

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Farm to Market Road 2629

  7. 7

    Continue on Farm-to-Market Road 2629

    1281 ft · 31 sec · Farm-to-Market Road 2629

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn left

    2.2 mi · 4 min

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Interstate 69E Frontage Road

    1254 ft · 25 sec · Interstate 69E Frontage Road

  10. 10

    Take the ramp slight left

    1022 ft · 25 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto U.S. Highway 77

    76.2 mi · 1 hr 26 min · U.S. Highway 77

  12. 12

    Keep slight left

    1157 ft · 14 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight right

    1.2 mi · 1 min

  14. 14

    Continue on U.S. Highway 77

    11.6 mi · 13 min · U.S. Highway 77

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right

    1410 ft · 34 sec

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto US Highway 77 Frontage Road

    148 m · 18 sec · US Highway 77 Frontage Road

  17. 17

    Turn right onto County Road 10

    1 mi · 4 min · County Road 10

  18. 18

    Turn left onto County Road 79

    4 mi · 16 min · County Road 79

  19. 19

    Turn left onto County Road 18

    848 ft · 44 sec · County Road 18

  20. 20

    Turn sharp right

    1.1 mi · 3 min

  21. 21

    Take the ramp straight

    2351 ft · 57 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight left onto Driscoll Bypass

    2.3 mi · 2 min · Driscoll Bypass

  23. 23

    Continue on U.S. Highway 77

    13.2 mi · 14 min · U.S. Highway 77

  24. 24

    Merge slight left

    1.4 mi · 1 min

  25. 25

    Keep slight left

    1.3 km · 50 sec

  26. 26

    Continue straight

    141 m · 5 sec

  27. 27

    Take the exit slight right toward Sinton, Victoria

    37.6 mi · 44 min

  28. 28

    Turn slight right onto United States Highway 77

    33 mi · 37 min · United States Highway 77

  29. 29

    Keep slight left to continue on Spur 91

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Spur 91

  30. 30

    Merge slight left onto US Highway 59 South

    88.6 mi · 1 hr 38 min · US Highway 59 South

  31. 31

    Take the exit slight right

    1551 ft · 38 sec

  32. 32

    Continue on 59 Northbound Frontage Road

    1.6 mi · 2 min · 59 Northbound Frontage Road

  33. 33

    Continue straight

    2146 ft · 59 sec

  34. 34

    Continue on US 59 Northbound Frontage Road

    2 mi · 5 min · US 59 Northbound Frontage Road

  35. 35

    Continue on Southwest Freeway Frontage Road

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Southwest Freeway Frontage Road

  36. 36

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 69 North, US 59 North

    1304 ft · 32 sec

  37. 37

    Merge slight left onto Southwest Freeway

    32.6 mi · 38 min · Southwest Freeway

  38. 38

    Keep slight left to continue on Richmond Avenue, Downtown via Louisiana Street

    1.4 km · 1 min

  39. 39

    Take the exit slight right toward Downtown, Louisiana Street

    47 m · 4 sec

  40. 40

    Continue on Louisiana Street

    1.9 mi · 5 min · Louisiana Street

  41. 41

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Louisiana Street

Car Route Details

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

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
41 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
13
6 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
U.S. Highway 77
105 mi · 32%
US Highway 59 South
88.9 mi · 27%
Sinton
37.6 mi · 11%
United States Highway 77
33 mi · 10%
Southwest Freeway
32.6 mi · 10%
County Road 79
4 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

US Highway 59 South

Merge slight left onto US Highway 59 South

88.6 mi · 01h 38m

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
05h 20m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+42 mi
286 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Refugio
02h 40m from La Villa
Leave By
6:20 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving La Villa 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 La Villa to Houston?

The road trip is about 328 miles (527.8 km) and usually takes 05h 20m 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?

Refugio is a useful midpoint, sitting about 164.4 miles from La Villa and 163.6 miles from Houston.

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

The direct path is about 286 miles (460.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 42 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 6:20 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $43.72 one way or $87.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 102.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around La Villa and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms near Houston.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between La Villa and Houston. Straight-line distance: 285.95 mi (460.19 km).

La Villa

#1 La Villa

City in Texas, USA

Population2,935
Coordinates26.2986800, -97.9286100
Altitude17
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: East 6th Street (-97.928609, 26.298551)
End: Louisiana Street (-95.363596, 29.76347)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 528 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.57 gal
43.81 L · about $43.72
Round trip
$87.45
23.14 gal · 87.62 L
Estimated CO2
102.8 kg one way
Round trip: 205.6 kg / 453 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $43.72 $87.45
Mid-grade $4.25 $49.20 $98.39
Premium $4.59 $53.12 $106.24
Diesel $3.99 $46.20 $92.40

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 La Villa and Houston. The current time is 19:49:11.

Distance to Other Cities

Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.