How far is Point Venture, TX from Houston, TX?
The driving distance from Point Venture, TX to Houston, TX is about 192.5 miles (309.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 163 miles (262.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 41m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 20m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Fayette County, Tennessee, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Point Venture and Houston.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Point Venture and Houston.
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Start on Lakeland Drive
553 ft · 25 sec · Lakeland Drive
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Turn left onto Venture Boulevard South
1.2 km · 3 min · Venture Boulevard South
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Continue on Venture Drive
543 ft · 26 sec · Venture Drive
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Venture Boulevard North
1205 ft · 53 sec · Venture Boulevard North
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Continue on Lohman Ford Road
6.7 mi · 16 min · Lohman Ford Road
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Turn right onto RM 1431
7.5 mi · 11 min · RM 1431
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Continue on West Whitestone Boulevard
1.5 km · 2 min · West Whitestone Boulevard
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Turn left onto West New Hope Drive
1.3 mi · 2 min · West New Hope Drive
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Turn right onto North Lakeline Boulevard
1.5 km · 2 min · North Lakeline Boulevard
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Turn left onto West Whitestone Boulevard
1.3 mi · 2 min · West Whitestone Boulevard
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Continue on East Whitestone Boulevard
1.3 km · 1 min · East Whitestone Boulevard
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Take the ramp right toward 183A Toll South: Austin
1274 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left onto 183A Toll Road
3.6 mi · 4 min · 183A Toll Road
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Continue straight
14.8 mi · 17 min
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Continue on Bergstrom Expressway
6.3 mi · 7 min · Bergstrom Expressway
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Continue on Bastrop Highway
2119 ft · 26 sec · Bastrop Highway
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Take the exit slight left toward TX 71 East: Austin-Bergstrom International Airport
2541 ft · 1 min
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Continue on East State Highway 71
2.2 mi · 3 min · East State Highway 71
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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 Point Venture 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 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 Point Venture 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 Point Venture to Houston?
The road trip is about 192.5 miles (309.8 km) and usually takes 03h 20m 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?
La Grange is a useful midpoint, sitting about 101.5 miles from Point Venture and 91 miles from Houston.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 163 miles (262.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.5 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 10:18 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.66 one way or $51.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 60.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Point Venture and Mostly Sunny near Houston.
Stop Ideas Near La Grange
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 La Grange.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Point Venture and Houston. Straight-line distance: 163.08 mi (262.45 km).
#1 Point Venture
City in Travis County, Texas, United States of America
| Population | 1,053 |
| Coordinates | 30.3793700, -97.9961200 |
| Altitude | 226 |
| 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: 310 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 48m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 50m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 45m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 24m |
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 | $25.66 | $51.32 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $28.87 | $57.74 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $31.17 | $62.35 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $27.11 | $54.22 |
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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