How far is Raymondville, TX from Houston, TX?

The driving distance from Raymondville, TX to Houston, TX is about 307.1 miles (494.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 270.5 miles (435.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 55m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
307.08 mi
04h 57m
Flight
270.46 mi
435.26 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
270.46 mi
Kilometers
435.26 km
Flight Time
00h 32m

Driving Distance

Road route
307.08 mi
Kilometers
494.19 km
Drive Time
04h 57m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Houston
Fri, May 29, 8:25 PM CDT
Return by in Raymondville
Sat, May 30, 1:23 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Raymondville
2026-05-29T15:28
Arrive Houston
Fri, May 29, 8:25 PM CDT
Route Timing
04h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:58 AM to 12:58 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
7:04 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Raymondville
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
Refugio
TX

Town in Texas, USA

From Raymondville
154 mi
02h 28m
To Houston
153.1 mi
02h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
91°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, May 29 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
1 to 12 mph ESE
Destination
88°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, May 29 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Raymondville and Houston.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    43 m · 15 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South 7th Street

    46 m · 6 sec · South 7th Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto East Hidalgo Avenue

    1.4 km · 2 min · East Hidalgo Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Interstate 69E Frontage Road

    802 ft · 16 sec · Interstate 69E Frontage Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight left

    1844 ft · 45 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto U.S. Highway 77

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

  7. 7

    Keep slight left

    1157 ft · 14 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight right

    1.2 mi · 1 min

  9. 9

    Continue on U.S. Highway 77

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

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right

    1410 ft · 34 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto US Highway 77 Frontage Road

    148 m · 18 sec · US Highway 77 Frontage Road

  12. 12

    Turn right onto County Road 10

    1 mi · 4 min · County Road 10

  13. 13

    Turn left onto County Road 79

    4 mi · 16 min · County Road 79

  14. 14

    Turn left onto County Road 18

    848 ft · 44 sec · County Road 18

  15. 15

    Turn sharp right

    1.1 mi · 3 min

  16. 16

    Take the ramp straight

    2351 ft · 57 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Driscoll Bypass

    2.3 mi · 2 min · Driscoll Bypass

  18. 18

    Continue on U.S. Highway 77

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

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    1.4 mi · 1 min

  20. 20

    Keep slight left

    1.3 km · 50 sec

  21. 21

    Continue straight

    141 m · 5 sec

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward Sinton, Victoria

    37.6 mi · 44 min

  23. 23

    Turn slight right onto United States Highway 77

    33 mi · 37 min · United States Highway 77

  24. 24

    Keep slight left to continue on Spur 91

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Spur 91

  25. 25

    Merge slight left onto US Highway 59 South

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

  26. 26

    Take the exit slight right

    1551 ft · 38 sec

  27. 27

    Continue on 59 Northbound Frontage Road

    1.6 mi · 2 min · 59 Northbound Frontage Road

  28. 28

    Continue straight

    2146 ft · 59 sec

  29. 29

    Continue on US 59 Northbound Frontage Road

    2 mi · 5 min · US 59 Northbound Frontage Road

  30. 30

    Continue on Southwest Freeway Frontage Road

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Southwest Freeway Frontage Road

  31. 31

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

    1304 ft · 32 sec

  32. 32

    Merge slight left onto Southwest Freeway

    32.6 mi · 38 min · Southwest Freeway

  33. 33

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

    1.4 km · 1 min

  34. 34

    Take the exit slight right toward Downtown, Louisiana Street

    47 m · 4 sec

  35. 35

    Continue on Louisiana Street

    1.9 mi · 5 min · Louisiana Street

  36. 36

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Louisiana Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Raymondville 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
36 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
13
6 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
U.S. Highway 77
95 mi · 31%
US Highway 59 South
88.9 mi · 29%
Sinton
37.6 mi · 12%
United States Highway 77
33 mi · 11%
Southwest Freeway
32.6 mi · 11%
County Road 79
4 mi · 1%
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
04h 57m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+36.6 mi
270.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Refugio
02h 28m from Raymondville
Leave By
7:04 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Raymondville 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 Raymondville to Houston?

The road trip is about 307.1 miles (494.2 km) and usually takes 04h 57m 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?

Refugio is a useful midpoint, sitting about 154 miles from Raymondville and 153.1 miles from Houston.

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

The direct path is about 270.5 miles (435.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.6 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 7:04 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $40.96 one way or $81.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 96.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Raymondville and Mostly Sunny near Houston.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Raymondville and Houston. Straight-line distance: 270.46 mi (435.26 km).

Raymondville

#1 Raymondville

City in Texas, United States

Population10,767
Coordinates26.4814600, -97.7830500
Altitude9
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: South 7th Street (-97.782586, 26.481401)
End: Louisiana Street (-95.363596, 29.76347)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 494 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 49m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.84 gal
41.02 L · about $40.96
Round trip
$81.93
21.68 gal · 82.04 L
Estimated CO2
96.3 kg one way
Round trip: 192.7 kg / 425 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $40.96 $81.93
Mid-grade $4.25 $46.09 $92.18
Premium $4.59 $49.77 $99.53
Diesel $3.99 $43.28 $86.57

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 · May 29, 2026

There is no time difference between Raymondville and Houston. The current time is 15:28:03.

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.