How far is Manchaca, TX from Houston, TX?
The driving distance from Manchaca, TX to Houston, TX is about 172.8 miles (278.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 50m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 150.1 miles (241.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 41m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 50m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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 and the county seat of Fayette County, West Virginia
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Manchaca and Houston.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Manchaca and Houston.
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Start on Menchaca Road
31 m · 9 sec · Menchaca Road
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Turn left onto West FM 1626
2.4 mi · 4 min · West FM 1626
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At the end of the road, turn right onto South Interstate 35
77 m · 5 sec · South Interstate 35
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Continue on South Interstate 35
999 ft · 28 sec · South Interstate 35
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Turn left onto Onion Creek Parkway
93 m · 16 sec · Onion Creek Parkway
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Turn left onto South Interstate 35
1 km · 1 min · South Interstate 35
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 35 North
1349 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail
4.7 mi · 5 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Take the exit slight right toward US 290 West, TX 71 West, TX 71 East: Johnson City, Bastrop
2261 ft · 55 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on TX 71 East: Bastrop
3086 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
6.3 mi · 7 min
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Turn straight onto Bastrop Freeway
1.9 mi · 2 min · Bastrop Freeway
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Continue on East State Highway 71
2388 ft · 29 sec · East State Highway 71
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Continue on Texas State Highway 71
137 mi · 2 hr 25 min · Texas State Highway 71
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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 Manchaca 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.
Texas State Highway 71
Continue on Texas State Highway 71
137 mi · 02h 25m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Sunny leaving Manchaca and Mostly Sunny near Houston.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Manchaca to Houston?
The road trip is about 172.8 miles (278.1 km) and usually takes 02h 50m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Fayetteville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 84.9 miles from Manchaca and 87.9 miles from Houston.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 150.1 miles (241.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:48 PM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.84 one way or $43.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 54.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Manchaca and Mostly Sunny near Houston.
Stop Ideas Near Fayetteville
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 Fayetteville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Manchaca and Houston. Straight-line distance: 150.14 mi (241.62 km).
#1 Manchaca
Manchaca is a place in Texas, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 30.1407700, -97.8330600 |
| Altitude | 214 |
| 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: 278 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 45m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 19m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 52m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 09m |
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 | $3.58 | $21.84 | $43.69 |
| Mid-grade | $4.09 | $24.97 | $49.95 |
| Premium | $4.47 | $27.28 | $54.56 |
| Diesel | $5.68 | $34.66 | $69.32 |
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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