How far is Lopezville, TX from Houston, TX?

The driving distance from Lopezville, TX to Houston, TX is about 356.5 miles (573.8 km), with a travel time of about 05h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 297.3 miles (478.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 23m 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
356.56 mi
05h 41m
Flight
297.34 mi
478.52 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
297.34 mi
Kilometers
478.52 km
Flight Time
00h 35m

Driving Distance

Road route
356.56 mi
Kilometers
573.82 km
Drive Time
05h 41m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Houston
Thu, Apr 23, 2:00 AM CDT
Return by in Lopezville
Thu, Apr 23, 7:42 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lopezville
2026-04-22T20:19
Arrive Houston
Thu, Apr 23, 2:00 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:42 AM to 1:42 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
5:36 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lopezville
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
Woodsboro
TX

Town in Frederick County Maryland

From Lopezville
172 mi
02h 50m
To Houston
184.6 mi
02h 50m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 10 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 Lopezville and Houston.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Minnesota Road

    7 m · 3 sec · East Minnesota Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Veterans Boulevard

    2647 ft · 55 sec · North Veterans Boulevard

  3. 3

    Continue on South I Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · South I Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto East Wisconsin Road

    1148 ft · 30 sec · East Wisconsin Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 69C North, US 281 North

    1292 ft · 32 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    74.3 mi · 1 hr 19 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight right

    25.2 mi · 28 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right

    2237 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    2.2 mi · 3 min

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Cecilia Street

    2623 ft · 57 sec · Cecilia Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Old Kingsville Road

    105 m · 7 sec · Old Kingsville Road

  12. 12

    Turn slight right onto South Cameron Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · South Cameron Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto East Front Street

    138 m · 6 sec · East Front Street

  14. 14

    Continue on East Main Street

    26.2 mi · 30 min · East Main Street

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right

    1 km · 1 min

  16. 16

    Turn left onto North US Highway 77

    1.6 km · 2 min · North US Highway 77

  17. 17

    Take the ramp slight left toward County Road 44

    1247 ft · 31 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto U.S. Highway 77

    4.7 mi · 5 min · U.S. Highway 77

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    1.4 mi · 1 min

  20. 20

    Keep slight left

    1.3 km · 50 sec

  21. 21

    Continue straight

    141 m · 5 sec

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward Sinton, Victoria

    37.6 mi · 44 min

  23. 23

    Turn slight right onto United States Highway 77

    33 mi · 37 min · United States Highway 77

  24. 24

    Keep slight left to continue on Spur 91

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Spur 91

  25. 25

    Merge slight left onto US Highway 59 South

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

  26. 26

    Take the exit slight right

    1551 ft · 38 sec

  27. 27

    Continue on 59 Northbound Frontage Road

    1.6 mi · 2 min · 59 Northbound Frontage Road

  28. 28

    Continue straight

    2146 ft · 59 sec

  29. 29

    Continue on US 59 Northbound Frontage Road

    2 mi · 5 min · US 59 Northbound Frontage Road

  30. 30

    Continue on Southwest Freeway Frontage Road

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Southwest Freeway Frontage Road

  31. 31

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

    1304 ft · 32 sec

  32. 32

    Merge slight left onto Southwest Freeway

    32.6 mi · 38 min · Southwest Freeway

  33. 33

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

    1.4 km · 1 min

  34. 34

    Take the exit slight right toward Downtown, Louisiana Street

    47 m · 4 sec

  35. 35

    Continue on Louisiana Street

    1.9 mi · 5 min · Louisiana Street

  36. 36

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Louisiana Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lopezville 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
36 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
13
5 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 69C North
102 mi · 29%
US Highway 59 South
88.9 mi · 25%
Sinton
37.6 mi · 11%
United States Highway 77
33 mi · 9%
Southwest Freeway
32.6 mi · 9%
East Main Street
26.9 mi · 8%
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 41m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+59.2 mi
297.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Woodsboro
02h 50m from Lopezville
Leave By
5:36 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Lopezville 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 Lopezville to Houston?

The road trip is about 356.5 miles (573.8 km) and usually takes 05h 41m 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?

Woodsboro is a useful midpoint, sitting about 172 miles from Lopezville and 184.6 miles from Houston.

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

The direct path is about 297.3 miles (478.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 59.2 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 5:36 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $47.54 one way or $95.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 111.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lopezville and Houston. Straight-line distance: 297.34 mi (478.52 km).

Lopezville

#1 Lopezville

Census designated place

Population4,333
Coordinates26.2381300, -98.1597300
Altitude32
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 Minnesota Road (-98.159731, 26.238124)
End: Louisiana Street (-95.363596, 29.76347)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 574 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.58 gal
47.63 L · about $47.54
Round trip
$95.08
25.16 gal · 95.26 L
Estimated CO2
111.8 kg one way
Round trip: 223.6 kg / 493 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $47.54 $95.08
Mid-grade $4.25 $53.49 $106.98
Premium $4.59 $57.75 $115.51
Diesel $3.99 $50.23 $100.46

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 Lopezville and Houston. The current time is 20:19:10.

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.