How far is Las Quintas Fronterizas, TX from Houston, TX?

The driving distance from Las Quintas Fronterizas, TX to Houston, TX is about 339.3 miles (546.1 km), with a travel time of about 05h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 316.6 miles (509.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 44m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
339.36 mi
05h 22m
Flight
316.61 mi
509.53 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
316.61 mi
Kilometers
509.53 km
Flight Time
00h 38m

Driving Distance

Road route
339.36 mi
Kilometers
546.14 km
Drive Time
05h 22m

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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 05h 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Houston
Sat, Apr 18, 1:25 AM CDT
Return by in Las Quintas Fronterizas
Sat, Apr 18, 6:47 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Las Quintas Fronterizas
2026-04-17T20:02
Arrive Houston
Sat, Apr 18, 1:25 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:22 AM to 1:22 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
6:16 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Las Quintas Fronterizas
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
Santa Clara
TX

City in Texas, USA

From Las Quintas Fronterizas
168.4 mi
02h 41m
To Houston
170.9 mi
02h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
95°F
Friday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph SE
Destination
85°F
Friday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Las Quintas Fronterizas and Houston.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Las Quintas Fronterizas and Houston.

  1. 1

    Start on Alvin Circle

    752 ft · 39 sec · Alvin Circle

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Las Quintas Boulevard

    1077 ft · 34 sec · Las Quintas Boulevard

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Los Quintas Boulevard

    1806 ft · 50 sec · Los Quintas Boulevard

  4. 4

    Continue on June Street

    786 ft · 24 sec · June Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto South Veterans Boulevard

    1.1 mi · 2 min · South Veterans Boulevard

  6. 6

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · East Main Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto US Highway 57

    95.4 mi · 1 hr 47 min · US Highway 57

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Interstate 35 North

    758 ft · 15 sec · Interstate 35 North

  9. 9

    Take the ramp slight left

    1143 ft · 28 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail

    33.5 mi · 34 min · Purple Heart Trail

  11. 11

    Continue on South Pan Am Expressway

    8.4 mi · 10 min · South Pan Am Expressway

  12. 12

    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

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on I 10 East, US 90 East, US 87 South: Houston

    2146 ft · 52 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Jose Lopez Freeway

    8 mi · 9 min · Jose Lopez Freeway

  15. 15

    Continue on 90th Infantry Division Highway

    22.2 mi · 23 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 Las Quintas Fronterizas 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
25 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 10 East
152 mi · 45%
US Highway 57
95.4 mi · 28%
Purple Heart Trail
33.5 mi · 10%
90th Infantry Division Highway
22.2 mi · 7%
Katy Freeway
10.7 mi · 3%
South Pan Am Expressway
8.4 mi · 2%
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
05h 22m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.7 mi
316.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Santa Clara
02h 41m from Las Quintas Fronterizas
Leave By
6:16 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Las Quintas Fronterizas and Partly Sunny 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 to Houston?

The road trip is about 339.3 miles (546.1 km) and usually takes 05h 22m 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 168.4 miles from Las Quintas Fronterizas and 170.9 miles from Houston.

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

The direct path is about 316.6 miles (509.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.7 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 6:16 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $45.23 one way or $90.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 106.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Las Quintas Fronterizas and Partly Sunny near Houston.

Stop Ideas Near Santa Clara

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Santa Clara and the surrounding midpoint area.
New Braunfels Parks and Recreation
Scenic stop 12.3 mi away

New Braunfels Parks and Recreation

New Braunfels , TX
110 Golf Course Rd, New Braunfels, TX 78130
Rating 4.1/5 29 reviews City government office,Park,Skateboard park
Schertz EMS
Practical stop 11.3 mi away

Schertz EMS

Schertz , TX
City Hall, 1400 Schertz Pkwy #7, Schertz, TX 78154
Rating 4.4/5 9 reviews City government office,Ambulance service
Converse City Hall
Meeting point 13.7 mi away

Converse City Hall

Converse , TX
406 S Seguin Rd, Converse, TX 78109
Rating 3.7/5 15 reviews City government office,Local government office,City Hall
Comal County Courthouse(Gerichtsgebäude)
Nearby stop 11.8 mi away

Comal County Courthouse(Gerichtsgebäude)

New Braunfels , TX
100 N Seguin Ave, New Braunfels, TX 78130
Rating 2.6/5 11 reviews Courthouse

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Santa Clara.

RAIL

San Antonio Station

36 mi away
350 Hoefgen Street
RAIL

San Marcos Station

45 mi away
338 South Guadalupe St.
RAIL

Austin

91 mi away
250 North Lamar Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Las Quintas Fronterizas and Houston. Straight-line distance: 316.61 mi (509.53 km).

Las Quintas Fronterizas

#1 Las Quintas Fronterizas

Census designated place

Population3,290
Coordinates28.6905300, -100.4686900
Altitude227
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: Alvin Circle (-100.468726, 28.690254)
End: Louisiana Street (-95.363596, 29.76347)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 546 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.97 gal
45.33 L · about $45.23
Round trip
$90.47
23.94 gal · 90.66 L
Estimated CO2
106.4 kg one way
Round trip: 212.8 kg / 469 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $45.23 $90.47
Mid-grade $4.25 $50.90 $101.79
Premium $4.59 $54.95 $109.91
Diesel $3.99 $47.80 $95.59

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Las Quintas Fronterizas and Houston. The current time is 20:02:51.

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.