How far is New Braunfels, TX from Houston, TX?
The driving distance from New Braunfels, TX to Houston, TX is about 174.9 miles (281.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 46m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 165.7 miles (266.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 32m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between New Braunfels and Houston.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Braunfels and Houston.
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Start on Main Plaza
711 ft · 25 sec · Main Plaza
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Exit the rotary onto South Seguin Avenue
1.2 mi · 3 min · South Seguin Avenue
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Turn left onto Interstate 35 North
1.1 mi · 2 min · Interstate 35 North
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Turn straight
58 m · 7 sec
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Turn slight right onto State Highway 46 South
10.3 mi · 15 min · State Highway 46 South
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Turn left onto West Interstate 10
110 m · 10 sec · West Interstate 10
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 10 East, TX 130 North
1029 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left
161.3 mi · 2 hr 48 min
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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 New Braunfels 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
Merge slight left
161 mi · 02h 48m
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving New Braunfels and Mostly Cloudy 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 New Braunfels to Houston?
The road trip is about 174.9 miles (281.5 km) and usually takes 02h 46m 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?
Weimar is a useful midpoint, sitting about 87.4 miles from New Braunfels and 87.6 miles from Houston.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 165.7 miles (266.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:58 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.32 one way or $46.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 54.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around New Braunfels and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Houston.
Stop Ideas Near Weimar
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 Weimar.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between New Braunfels and Houston. Straight-line distance: 165.71 mi (266.69 km).
#1 New Braunfels
The third most populous city in Comal County, Texas.
| Population | 95,534 |
| Coordinates | 29.7030000, -98.1244500 |
| Altitude | 192 |
| 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: 282 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 49m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 54m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 10m |
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 | $23.32 | $46.63 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $26.23 | $52.47 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $28.33 | $56.65 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $24.64 | $49.27 |
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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