How far is Rosita North, TX from Houston, TX?

The driving distance from Rosita North, TX to Houston, TX is about 340.1 miles (547.4 km), with a travel time of about 05h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 314.5 miles (506.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 43m 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
340.16 mi
05h 21m
Flight
314.49 mi
506.13 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
314.49 mi
Kilometers
506.13 km
Flight Time
00h 37m

Driving Distance

Road route
340.16 mi
Kilometers
547.43 km
Drive Time
05h 21m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Houston
Wed, May 13, 12:56 AM CDT
Return by in Rosita North
Wed, May 13, 6:18 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Rosita North
2026-05-12T19:34
Arrive Houston
Wed, May 13, 12:56 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:22 AM to 1:22 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
6:16 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Rosita North
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
Santa Clara
TX

City in Texas, USA

From Rosita North
169.9 mi
02h 40m
To Houston
170.3 mi
02h 40m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph ESE
Destination
84°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Rosita North and Houston.

  1. 1

    Start on School Circle

    781 ft · 36 sec · School Circle

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto FM 2030

    3174 ft · 1 min · FM 2030

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto El Indio Highway

    2 mi · 3 min · El Indio Highway

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right

    2400 ft · 1 min

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Loop 480

    5.2 mi · 6 min · Loop 480

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn right onto US Highway 57

    92.6 mi · 1 hr 42 min · US Highway 57

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Interstate 35 North

    758 ft · 15 sec · Interstate 35 North

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight left

    1143 ft · 28 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail

    33.5 mi · 34 min · Purple Heart Trail

  10. 10

    Continue on South Pan Am Expressway

    8.4 mi · 10 min · South Pan Am Expressway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 10 East, US 90 West, US 90 East, US 87 South: Houston, Del Rio

    616 ft · 15 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on I 10 East, US 90 East, US 87 South: Houston

    2146 ft · 52 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Jose Lopez Freeway

    8 mi · 9 min · Jose Lopez Freeway

  14. 14

    Continue on 90th Infantry Division Highway

    22.2 mi · 23 min · 90th Infantry Division Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on I 10 East: Houston, Austin, Waco

    151.1 mi · 2 hr 34 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight left toward I 10 Toll: Katy Tollway

    1548 ft · 22 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Katy Tollway

    3.2 mi · 4 min · Katy Tollway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right

    1092 ft · 15 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight right onto Katy Freeway

    10.7 mi · 13 min · Katy Freeway

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward Downtown, Theatre District

    2064 ft · 52 sec

  21. 21

    Continue on Smith Street

    704 ft · 29 sec · Smith Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Preston Street

    101 m · 17 sec · Preston Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Louisiana Street

    55 m · 5 sec · Louisiana Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Louisiana Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Rosita North 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
24 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
5 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 10 East
152 mi · 45%
US Highway 57
92.6 mi · 27%
Purple Heart Trail
33.5 mi · 10%
90th Infantry Division Highway
22.2 mi · 7%
Katy Freeway
10.7 mi · 3%
South Pan Am Expressway
8.4 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 10 East

Continue on I 10 East: Houston, Austin, Waco

151 mi · 02h 34m

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
05h 21m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25.6 mi
314.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Santa Clara
02h 40m from Rosita North
Leave By
6:16 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Rosita North 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 Rosita North to Houston?

The road trip is about 340.1 miles (547.4 km) and usually takes 05h 21m 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?

Santa Clara is a useful midpoint, sitting about 169.9 miles from Rosita North and 170.3 miles from Houston.

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

The direct path is about 314.5 miles (506.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.6 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 6:16 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $45.35 one way or $90.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 106.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Santa Clara

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Santa Clara and the surrounding midpoint area.
New Braunfels Parks and Recreation
Scenic stop 12.5 mi away

New Braunfels Parks and Recreation

New Braunfels , TX
110 Golf Course Rd, New Braunfels, TX 78130
Rating 4.1/5 29 reviews City government office,Park,Skateboard park
Schertz EMS
Practical stop 10 mi away

Schertz EMS

Schertz , TX
City Hall, 1400 Schertz Pkwy #7, Schertz, TX 78154
Rating 4.4/5 9 reviews City government office,Ambulance service
Converse City Hall
Meeting point 12.2 mi away

Converse City Hall

Converse , TX
406 S Seguin Rd, Converse, TX 78109
Rating 3.7/5 15 reviews City government office,Local government office,City Hall
Comal County Courthouse(Gerichtsgebäude)
Nearby stop 12.1 mi away

Comal County Courthouse(Gerichtsgebäude)

New Braunfels , TX
100 N Seguin Ave, New Braunfels, TX 78130
Rating 2.6/5 11 reviews Courthouse

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Santa Clara.

RAIL

San Antonio Station

36 mi away
350 Hoefgen Street
RAIL

San Marcos Station

45 mi away
338 South Guadalupe St.
RAIL

Austin

91 mi away
250 North Lamar Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Rosita North and Houston. Straight-line distance: 314.49 mi (506.13 km).

Rosita North

#1 Rosita North

Census designated place in Maverick County, Texas

Population3,818
Coordinates28.6564400, -100.4221800
Altitude240
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: School Circle (-100.422159, 28.656453)
End: Louisiana Street (-95.363596, 29.76347)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 547 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 51m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12 gal
45.44 L · about $45.35
Round trip
$90.70
24 gal · 90.88 L
Estimated CO2
106.6 kg one way
Round trip: 213.3 kg / 470 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $45.35 $90.70
Mid-grade $4.25 $51.02 $102.05
Premium $4.59 $55.09 $110.18
Diesel $3.99 $47.92 $95.83

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Rosita North and Houston. The current time is 19:34:42.

Distance to Other Cities

Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.

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