How far is Roma, TX from Houston, TX?

The driving distance from Roma, TX to Houston, TX is about 372.1 miles (598.8 km), with a travel time of about 06h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 321.6 miles (517.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 27m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
372.05 mi
06h 13m
Flight
321.53 mi
517.46 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
321.53 mi
Kilometers
517.46 km
Flight Time
00h 38m

Driving Distance

Road route
372.05 mi
Kilometers
598.76 km
Drive Time
06h 13m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 06h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Houston
Thu, Apr 23, 7:33 AM CDT
Return by in Roma
Thu, Apr 23, 1:46 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Roma
2026-04-23T01:19
Arrive Houston
Thu, Apr 23, 7:33 AM CDT
Route Timing
06h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:14 PM to 1:44 PM CDT

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

Leave by
11:32 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Roma
8:00 PM CDT
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
George West
TX

City in Texas, United States

From Roma
200.7 mi
03h 06m
To Houston
171.4 mi
03h 06m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
94°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
7 to 10 mph SE
Destination
82°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Grant Street

    79 m · 8 sec · North Grant Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Franklin Avenue

    90 m · 18 sec · East Franklin Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto North Garcia Street

    12.5 mi · 14 min · North Garcia Street

  4. 4

    Continue on United States Highway 83

    54.3 mi · 1 hr 1 min · United States Highway 83

  5. 5

    Continue on North US Highway 83

    14.2 mi · 16 min · North US Highway 83

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Mangana-Hein Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Mangana-Hein Road

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Cuatro Vientos Road

    7.8 mi · 10 min · Cuatro Vientos Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Bob Bullock Loop

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Bob Bullock Loop

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right

    1203 ft · 30 sec

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto Bob Bullock Loop

    662 ft · 13 sec · Bob Bullock Loop

  11. 11

    Take the ramp slight right

    71 m · 6 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto East Saunders Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · East Saunders Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Lloyd Bentsen Highway

    57.6 mi · 1 hr 1 min · Lloyd Bentsen Highway

  14. 14

    Turn left

    66.6 mi · 1 hr 18 min

  15. 15

    Continue on West Houston Street

    1.6 mi · 4 min · West Houston Street

  16. 16

    Continue on US Highway 59 East

    47.7 mi · 53 min · US Highway 59 East

  17. 17

    Take the exit left toward Northwest Zac Lentz Parkway

    2904 ft · 1 min · Northwest Zac Lentz Parkway

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    93.2 mi · 1 hr 44 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right

    1551 ft · 38 sec

  20. 20

    Continue on 59 Northbound Frontage Road

    1.6 mi · 2 min · 59 Northbound Frontage Road

  21. 21

    Continue straight

    2146 ft · 59 sec

  22. 22

    Continue on US 59 Northbound Frontage Road

    2 mi · 5 min · US 59 Northbound Frontage Road

  23. 23

    Continue on Southwest Freeway Frontage Road

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Southwest Freeway Frontage Road

  24. 24

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

    1304 ft · 32 sec

  25. 25

    Merge slight left onto Southwest Freeway

    32.6 mi · 38 min · Southwest Freeway

  26. 26

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

    1.4 km · 1 min

  27. 27

    Take the exit slight right toward Downtown, Louisiana Street

    47 m · 4 sec

  28. 28

    Continue on Louisiana Street

    1.9 mi · 5 min · Louisiana Street

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Louisiana Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Roma 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
29 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Northwest Zac Lentz Parkway
94 mi · 25%
Lloyd Bentsen Highway
57.6 mi · 15%
United States Highway 83
54.3 mi · 15%
US Highway 59 East
47.7 mi · 13%
Southwest Freeway
32.6 mi · 9%
North US Highway 83
14.2 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Northwest Zac Lentz Parkway

Merge slight left

93.2 mi · 01h 44m

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 13m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
12h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+50.5 mi
321.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
George West
03h 06m from Roma
Leave By
11:32 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Roma and Partly Sunny then Slight 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 Roma to Houston?

The road trip is about 372.1 miles (598.8 km) and usually takes 06h 13m 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?

George West is a useful midpoint, sitting about 200.7 miles from Roma and 171.4 miles from Houston.

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

The direct path is about 321.6 miles (517.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 50.5 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 7:30 AM CDT. 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 $49.62 one way or $99.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 116.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Roma and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Houston.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Roma and Houston. Straight-line distance: 321.53 mi (517.46 km).

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#1 Roma

City in Starr County, Texas, United States of America

Population11,476
Coordinates26.4050600, -99.0158600
Altitude65
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: US 83 (-99.015846, 26.405067)
End: Louisiana Street (-95.363596, 29.76347)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 599 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)12h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)09h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
13.13 gal
49.7 L · about $49.62
Round trip
$99.24
26.26 gal · 99.4 L
Estimated CO2
116.7 kg one way
Round trip: 233.4 kg / 515 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $49.62 $99.24
Mid-grade $4.25 $55.83 $111.66
Premium $4.59 $60.28 $120.56
Diesel $3.99 $52.43 $104.86

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Roma and Houston. The current time is 01:19:50.

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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.