How far is Leon Valley, TX from Houston, TX?
The driving distance from Leon Valley, TX to Houston, TX is about 207.1 miles (333.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 08m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 196.4 miles (316 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 16m 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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Flight Distance
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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 03h 08m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Town in Fayette County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny
Patchy Fog then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Leon Valley and Houston.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Leon Valley and Houston.
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Start on Bandera Road
5.8 mi · 10 min · Bandera Road
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Continue on Culebra Road
1.6 mi · 2 min · Culebra Road
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Take the ramp right toward I 10, US 87
1241 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left onto McDermott Freeway
1.6 km · 1 min · McDermott Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 35 North: Austin
2087 ft · 51 sec
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Merge slight left onto South Pan Am Expressway
5.3 mi · 7 min · South Pan Am Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 410 South, FM 78, Loop 13: W. W. White Road, Kirby
2044 ft · 50 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 410 South, Loop 13: W. W. White Road
735 ft · 18 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 410 South
2300 ft · 56 sec
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Merge slight left onto Connally Loop
1.4 km · 1 min · Connally Loop
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Take the exit slight right toward I 10, US 90, TX 130: San Antonio, Houston
766 ft · 19 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 10 East, US 90 East, TX 130 North: Houston, Seguin
1266 ft · 31 sec
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Keep slight right
1490 ft · 36 sec
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Keep slight left
1530 ft · 37 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 10 East, US 90 East
1051 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left onto 90th Infantry Division Highway
21.7 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 Leon Valley and Houston.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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 Leon Valley and Patchy Fog then Slight Chance 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 Leon Valley to Houston?
The road trip is about 207.1 miles (333.3 km) and usually takes 03h 08m 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?
Flatonia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 102.3 miles from Leon Valley and 104.8 miles from Houston.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 196.4 miles (316 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.7 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 10:44 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.62 one way or $55.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 65 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Leon Valley and Patchy Fog then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Houston.
Stop Ideas Near Flatonia
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Flatonia.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Leon Valley and Houston. Straight-line distance: 196.38 mi (316.05 km).
#1 Leon Valley
City in Texas
| Population | 12,301 |
| Coordinates | 29.4952300, -98.6186300 |
| Altitude | 252 |
| 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: 333 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 54m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 10m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 08m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 57m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 35m |
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 | $3.78 | $27.62 | $55.25 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $31.08 | $62.16 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $33.56 | $67.12 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $29.19 | $58.38 |
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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