How far is Port Mansfield, TX from Houston, TX?

The driving distance from Port Mansfield, TX to Houston, TX is about 330.8 miles (532.3 km), with a travel time of about 06h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 254.8 miles (410 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 30m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CST.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
330.74 mi
06h 45m
Flight
254.77 mi
410.02 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
254.77 mi
Kilometers
410.02 km
Flight Time
00h 30m

Driving Distance

Road route
330.74 mi
Kilometers
532.27 km
Drive Time
06h 45m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Houston
Mon, Nov 9, 4:18 AM CST
Return by in Port Mansfield
Mon, Nov 9, 11:04 AM CST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Port Mansfield
2026-11-08T21:33
Arrive Houston
Mon, Nov 9, 4:18 AM CST
Route Timing
06h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CST
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:45 PM to 2:15 PM CST

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
10:30 PM CST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Port Mansfield
8:00 PM CST
Overnight-style route

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
Refugio
TX

Town in Texas, USA

From Port Mansfield
165.5 mi
03h 22m
To Houston
165.2 mi
03h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Tonight

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 8:00 PM CST
Wind
14 to 18 mph ESE
Destination
71°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 6:00 AM CST
Wind
5 to 10 mph NE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Port Mansfield and Houston.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Port Mansfield and Houston.

  1. 1

    Start on Legion Drive

    731 ft · 37 sec · Legion Drive

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Laguna Drive

    2177 ft · 2 min · Laguna Drive

  3. 3

    Continue on South Port Road

    2346 ft · 1 min · South Port Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Mansfield Drive

    22.6 mi · 29 min · Mansfield Drive

  5. 5

    Turn straight onto East Hidalgo Avenue

    2694 ft · 58 sec · East Hidalgo Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Interstate 69E Frontage Road

    802 ft · 16 sec · Interstate 69E Frontage Road

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight left

    1844 ft · 45 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto U.S. Highway 77

    66.3 mi · 1 hr 15 min · U.S. Highway 77

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    1157 ft · 14 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight right

    1.2 mi · 1 min

  11. 11

    Continue on U.S. Highway 77

    11.6 mi · 13 min · U.S. Highway 77

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right

    1410 ft · 34 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto US Highway 77 Frontage Road

    148 m · 18 sec · US Highway 77 Frontage Road

  14. 14

    Turn right onto County Road 10

    1 mi · 4 min · County Road 10

  15. 15

    Turn left onto County Road 79

    4 mi · 16 min · County Road 79

  16. 16

    Turn left onto County Road 18

    848 ft · 44 sec · County Road 18

  17. 17

    Turn sharp right

    1.1 mi · 3 min

  18. 18

    Take the ramp straight

    2351 ft · 57 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto Driscoll Bypass

    2.3 mi · 2 min · Driscoll Bypass

  20. 20

    Continue on U.S. Highway 77

    13.2 mi · 14 min · U.S. Highway 77

  21. 21

    Merge slight left

    1.4 mi · 1 min

  22. 22

    Keep slight left

    1.3 km · 50 sec

  23. 23

    Continue straight

    141 m · 5 sec

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward Sinton, Victoria

    37.6 mi · 44 min

  25. 25

    Turn slight right onto United States Highway 77

    33 mi · 37 min · United States Highway 77

  26. 26

    Keep slight left to continue on Spur 91

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Spur 91

  27. 27

    Merge slight left onto US Highway 59 South

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

  28. 28

    Take the exit slight right

    1551 ft · 38 sec

  29. 29

    Continue on 59 Northbound Frontage Road

    1.6 mi · 2 min · 59 Northbound Frontage Road

  30. 30

    Continue straight

    2146 ft · 59 sec

  31. 31

    Continue on US 59 Northbound Frontage Road

    2 mi · 5 min · US 59 Northbound Frontage Road

  32. 32

    Continue on Southwest Freeway Frontage Road

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Southwest Freeway Frontage Road

  33. 33

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

    1304 ft · 32 sec

  34. 34

    Merge slight left onto Southwest Freeway

    32.6 mi · 38 min · Southwest Freeway

  35. 35

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

    1.4 km · 1 min

  36. 36

    Take the exit slight right toward Downtown, Louisiana Street

    47 m · 4 sec

  37. 37

    Continue on Louisiana Street

    1.9 mi · 5 min · Louisiana Street

  38. 38

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Louisiana Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Port Mansfield 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
38 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
13
6 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
U.S. Highway 77
95 mi · 29%
US Highway 59 South
88.9 mi · 27%
Sinton
37.6 mi · 11%
United States Highway 77
33 mi · 10%
Southwest Freeway
32.6 mi · 10%
Mansfield Drive
22.6 mi · 7%
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

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
06h 45m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
13h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+76 mi
254.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Refugio
03h 22m from Port Mansfield
Leave By
10:30 PM CST
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Port Mansfield and Chance Rain Showers near Houston.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Port Mansfield to Houston?

The road trip is about 330.8 miles (532.3 km) and usually takes 06h 45m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Refugio is a useful midpoint, sitting about 165.5 miles from Port Mansfield and 165.2 miles from Houston.

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

The direct path is about 254.8 miles (410 km), while the road route adds roughly 76 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 7:30 AM CST. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $40.99 one way or $81.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 103.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Port Mansfield and Chance Rain Showers near Houston.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Port Mansfield and Houston. Straight-line distance: 254.77 mi (410.02 km).

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#1 Port Mansfield

Port Mansfield is a place in Texas, United States.

Population0
Coordinates26.5547900, -97.4249800
Altitude1
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: Port Mansfield (-97.42498, 26.55479)
End: Houston (-95.36327, 29.76328)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 532 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.67 gal
44.18 L · about $40.99
Round trip
$81.97
23.34 gal · 88.36 L
Estimated CO2
103.7 kg one way
Round trip: 207.4 kg / 457 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.51 $40.99 $81.97
Mid-grade $4.03 $47.01 $94.01
Premium $4.41 $51.45 $102.91
Diesel $5.62 $65.63 $131.26

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 · Nov 08, 2026

There is no time difference between Port Mansfield and Houston. The current time is 21:33:28.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.