How far is Port Aransas, TX from Houston, TX?
The driving distance from Port Aransas, TX to Houston, TX is about 207.2 miles (333.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 168.3 miles (270.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 18m 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 39m.
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Halfway Point
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City in Jackson County, Texas, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Port Aransas and Houston.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Port Aransas and Houston.
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Start on the route
9 m · 4 sec
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Turn right onto Church Street
19 m · 5 sec · Church Street
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Turn right onto Beach Street
86 m · 10 sec · Beach Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North Alister Street
682 ft · 21 sec · North Alister Street
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Turn right onto West Avenue A
2562 ft · 1 min · West Avenue A
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Turn slight right
1155 ft · 22 sec
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Continue on Aransas Pass - Port Aransas, Mustang Island
1593 ft · 5 min · Aransas Pass - Port Aransas, Mustang Island
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Continue straight
6.4 mi · 9 min
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Turn right onto South Commercial Street
1.4 mi · 3 min · South Commercial Street
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Turn straight onto State Highway 35 North
3.2 mi · 4 min · State Highway 35 North
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Turn left onto State Highway 188
9.7 mi · 10 min · State Highway 188
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Turn right onto Farm to Market Road 136
10 mi · 12 min · Farm to Market Road 136
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Continue straight
9.6 mi · 10 min
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At the end of the road, turn left
1.5 mi · 2 min
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Turn right onto South Alamo Street
1.9 mi · 3 min · South Alamo Street
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Turn slight right onto United States Highway 77
33 mi · 37 min · United States Highway 77
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Keep slight left to continue on Spur 91
1.5 mi · 2 min · Spur 91
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Merge slight left onto US Highway 59 South
88.6 mi · 1 hr 38 min · US Highway 59 South
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Take the exit slight right
1551 ft · 38 sec
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Continue on 59 Northbound Frontage Road
1.6 mi · 2 min · 59 Northbound Frontage Road
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Continue straight
2146 ft · 59 sec
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Continue on US 59 Northbound Frontage Road
2 mi · 5 min · US 59 Northbound Frontage Road
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Continue on Southwest Freeway Frontage Road
1.3 mi · 3 min · Southwest Freeway Frontage Road
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 69 North, US 59 North
1304 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left onto Southwest Freeway
32.6 mi · 38 min · Southwest Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Richmond Avenue, Downtown via Louisiana Street
1.4 km · 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Downtown, Louisiana Street
47 m · 4 sec
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Continue on Louisiana Street
1.9 mi · 5 min · 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 Port Aransas 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.
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.
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.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Port Aransas to Houston?
The road trip is about 207.2 miles (333.5 km) and usually takes 03h 39m 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?
Edna is a useful midpoint, sitting about 104.6 miles from Port Aransas and 102.6 miles from Houston.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 168.3 miles (270.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.9 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 9:42 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.62 one way or $55.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 65 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Port Aransas and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Houston.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Port Aransas and Houston. Straight-line distance: 168.34 mi (270.91 km).
#1 Port Aransas
City in Texas, United States
| Population | 4,409 |
| Coordinates | 27.8339200, -97.0611000 |
| Altitude | 2 |
| 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: 334 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 54m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 10m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 08m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 57m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 35m |
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 | $27.62 | $55.25 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $31.08 | $62.16 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $33.56 | $67.12 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $29.19 | $58.38 |
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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