How far is Las Quintas Fronterizas Colonia, TX from Houston, TX?
The driving distance from Las Quintas Fronterizas Colonia, TX to Houston, TX is about 336.7 miles (541.9 km), with a travel time of about 05h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 316.7 miles (509.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 42m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 21m.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Las Quintas Fronterizas Colonia and Houston.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Las Quintas Fronterizas Colonia and Houston.
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Start on Letty Street
670 ft · 35 sec · Letty Street
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Turn left onto Los Quintas Boulevard
707 ft · 19 sec · Los Quintas Boulevard
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Continue on June Street
786 ft · 24 sec · June Street
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Turn right onto South Veterans Boulevard
1.1 mi · 2 min · South Veterans Boulevard
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Turn right onto East Main Street
1.1 km · 1 min · East Main Street
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Turn left onto US Highway 57
95.4 mi · 1 hr 47 min · US Highway 57
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Interstate 35 North
758 ft · 15 sec · Interstate 35 North
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Take the ramp slight left
1143 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail
33.5 mi · 34 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Continue on South Pan Am Expressway
8.4 mi · 10 min · South Pan Am Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 10 East, US 90 West, US 90 East, US 87 South: Houston, Del Rio
616 ft · 15 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 10 East, US 90 East, US 87 South: Houston
2146 ft · 52 sec
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Merge slight left onto Jose Lopez Freeway
8 mi · 9 min · Jose Lopez Freeway
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Continue on 90th Infantry Division Highway
22.2 mi · 23 min · 90th Infantry Division Highway
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Continue on I 10 East: Houston, Austin, Waco
151.1 mi · 2 hr 34 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 10 Toll: Katy Tollway
1548 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight left onto Katy Tollway
3.2 mi · 4 min · Katy Tollway
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Take the exit slight right
1092 ft · 15 sec
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Merge slight right onto Katy Freeway
10.7 mi · 13 min · Katy Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Downtown, Theatre District
2064 ft · 52 sec
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Continue on Smith Street
704 ft · 29 sec · Smith Street
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Turn left onto Preston Street
101 m · 17 sec · Preston Street
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Turn left onto Louisiana Street
55 m · 5 sec · Louisiana Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Louisiana Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Las Quintas Fronterizas Colonia and Houston.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
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.
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Las Quintas Fronterizas Colonia and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Houston.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Las Quintas Fronterizas Colonia to Houston?
The road trip is about 336.7 miles (541.9 km) and usually takes 05h 21m 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?
Santa Clara is a useful midpoint, sitting about 168.1 miles from Las Quintas Fronterizas Colonia and 168.5 miles from Houston.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 316.7 miles (509.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 20 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 6:18 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $45.61 one way or $91.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 105.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Las Quintas Fronterizas Colonia and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Houston.
Stop Ideas Near Santa Clara
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
New Braunfels Parks and Recreation
Schertz EMS
Converse City Hall
Comal County Courthouse(Gerichtsgebäude)
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Santa Clara.
San Antonio Station
San Marcos Station
Austin
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Las Quintas Fronterizas Colonia and Houston. Straight-line distance: 316.63 mi (509.56 km).
#1 Las Quintas Fronterizas Colonia
Situated at an elevation of 748 feet in Maverick County, this unincorporated community lies in the semi-arid border region of South Texas near the Rio Grande.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 28.6913700, -100.4692400 |
| Altitude | 228 |
| Country | United States |
#2 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 |
End: Louisiana Street (-95.363596, 29.76347)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 542 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 13m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 44m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 36m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 48m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 12m |
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 | $3.84 | $45.61 | $91.21 |
| Mid-grade | $4.35 | $51.64 | $103.28 |
| Premium | $4.72 | $56.11 | $112.22 |
| Diesel | $5.78 | $68.62 | $137.24 |
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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