How far is Midway South, TX from Houston, TX?

The driving distance from Midway South, TX to Houston, TX is about 348.8 miles (561.4 km), with a travel time of about 05h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 297.3 miles (478.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 08m 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
348.85 mi
05h 34m
Flight
297.26 mi
478.39 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
297.26 mi
Kilometers
478.39 km
Flight Time
00h 35m

Driving Distance

Road route
348.85 mi
Kilometers
561.42 km
Drive Time
05h 34m

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Houston
Wed, Jun 3, 2:17 PM CDT
Return by in Midway South
Wed, Jun 3, 7:51 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Midway South
2026-06-03T08:43
Arrive Houston
Wed, Jun 3, 2:17 PM CDT
Route Timing
05h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:34 AM to 1:34 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
5:52 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Midway South
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 Midway South
179 mi
02h 47m
To Houston
169.8 mi
02h 47m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
91°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Jun 3 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
2 to 12 mph E
Destination
88°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Jun 3 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph E

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Midway South and Houston.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Midway South and Houston.

  1. 1

    Start on Live Oak Avenue

    151 m · 27 sec · Live Oak Avenue

  2. 2

    Continue on Live Oak Avenue

    115 m · 19 sec · Live Oak Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Midway Road

    2530 ft · 1 min · Midway Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Hooks Avenue

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Hooks Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn right onto North Salinas Boulevard

    1.3 km · 2 min · North Salinas Boulevard

  6. 6

    Turn left onto West Expressway 83

    1956 ft · 39 sec · West Expressway 83

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight left

    1167 ft · 28 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    7.8 mi · 9 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 69C North, US 281: Edinburg

    1.4 km · 2 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    21.8 mi · 23 min

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    57.1 mi · 1 hr

  12. 12

    Keep slight right

    25.2 mi · 28 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right

    2237 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    2.2 mi · 3 min

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Cecilia Street

    2623 ft · 57 sec · Cecilia Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Old Kingsville Road

    105 m · 7 sec · Old Kingsville Road

  17. 17

    Turn slight right onto South Cameron Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · South Cameron Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto East Front Street

    138 m · 6 sec · East Front Street

  19. 19

    Continue on East Main Street

    26.2 mi · 30 min · East Main Street

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right

    1 km · 1 min

  21. 21

    Turn left onto North US Highway 77

    1.6 km · 2 min · North US Highway 77

  22. 22

    Take the ramp slight left toward County Road 44

    1247 ft · 31 sec

  23. 23

    Merge slight left onto U.S. Highway 77

    4.7 mi · 5 min · U.S. Highway 77

  24. 24

    Merge slight left

    1.4 mi · 1 min

  25. 25

    Keep slight left

    1.3 km · 50 sec

  26. 26

    Continue straight

    141 m · 5 sec

  27. 27

    Take the exit slight right toward Sinton, Victoria

    37.6 mi · 44 min

  28. 28

    Turn slight right onto United States Highway 77

    33 mi · 37 min · United States Highway 77

  29. 29

    Keep slight left to continue on Spur 91

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Spur 91

  30. 30

    Merge slight left onto US Highway 59 South

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

  31. 31

    Take the exit slight right

    1551 ft · 38 sec

  32. 32

    Continue on 59 Northbound Frontage Road

    1.6 mi · 2 min · 59 Northbound Frontage Road

  33. 33

    Continue straight

    2146 ft · 59 sec

  34. 34

    Continue on US 59 Northbound Frontage Road

    2 mi · 5 min · US 59 Northbound Frontage Road

  35. 35

    Continue on Southwest Freeway Frontage Road

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Southwest Freeway Frontage Road

  36. 36

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

    1304 ft · 32 sec

  37. 37

    Merge slight left onto Southwest Freeway

    32.6 mi · 38 min · Southwest Freeway

  38. 38

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

    1.4 km · 1 min

  39. 39

    Take the exit slight right toward Downtown, Louisiana Street

    47 m · 4 sec

  40. 40

    Continue on Louisiana Street

    1.9 mi · 5 min · Louisiana Street

  41. 41

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Louisiana Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Midway South 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
41 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
14
5 merges, 9 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 69C North
108 mi · 31%
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 34m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+51.5 mi
297.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Woodsboro
02h 47m from Midway South
Leave By
5:52 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Midway South and Slight Chance Rain Showers then 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 Midway South to Houston?

The road trip is about 348.8 miles (561.4 km) and usually takes 05h 34m 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 179 miles from Midway South and 169.8 miles from Houston.

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

The direct path is about 297.3 miles (478.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 51.5 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 5:52 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $46.52 one way or $93.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 109.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Midway South and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Houston.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Midway South and Houston. Straight-line distance: 297.26 mi (478.39 km).

Midway South

#1 Midway South

Census designated place

Population2,239
Coordinates26.1569400, -98.0201100
Altitude24
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: Live Oak Avenue (-98.02093, 26.156935)
End: Louisiana Street (-95.363596, 29.76347)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 561 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 58m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 48m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 59m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.31 gal
46.6 L · about $46.52
Round trip
$93.04
24.62 gal · 93.2 L
Estimated CO2
109.4 kg one way
Round trip: 218.8 kg / 482 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $46.52 $93.04
Mid-grade $4.25 $52.34 $104.68
Premium $4.59 $56.52 $113.03
Diesel $3.99 $49.15 $98.31

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 · Jun 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Midway South and Houston. The current time is 08:43:14.

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.