How far is Runge, TX from Houston, TX?
The driving distance from Runge, TX to Houston, TX is about 177.8 miles (286.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 07m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 154 miles (247.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 14m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 07m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
City in Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Runge and Houston.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Runge and Houston.
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Start on Helena Street
37 m · 5 sec · Helena Street
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Turn right onto East Main Street
6.5 mi · 10 min · East Main Street
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Continue on Front Street
8.9 mi · 13 min · Front Street
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Turn straight
15 mi · 21 min
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Turn left onto South Esplanade Street
2.4 mi · 3 min · South Esplanade Street
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Continue on North US Highway 183
2.2 mi · 3 min · North US Highway 183
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Turn right onto US Highway 77A North
26 mi · 39 min · US Highway 77A North
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Turn straight onto US Highway 90A West
2.4 mi · 4 min · US Highway 90A West
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Continue on Fairwinds Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · Fairwinds Street
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Continue on West 4th Street
1366 ft · 25 sec · West 4th Street
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Turn left onto North Texana Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · North Texana Street
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Continue on United States Highway 77
1141 ft · 15 sec · United States Highway 77
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Continue on US 77
6.8 mi · 8 min · US 77
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Continue on United States Highway 77
9.5 mi · 11 min · United States Highway 77
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Turn right onto Interstate Highway 10 Frontage Road
105 m · 10 sec · Interstate Highway 10 Frontage Road
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Take the ramp straight
1609 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left
79.7 mi · 1 hr 23 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 10 Toll: Katy Tollway
1548 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight left onto Katy Tollway
3.2 mi · 4 min · Katy Tollway
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Take the exit slight right
1092 ft · 15 sec
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Merge slight right onto Katy Freeway
10.7 mi · 13 min · Katy Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Downtown, Theatre District
2064 ft · 52 sec
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Continue on Smith Street
704 ft · 29 sec · Smith Street
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Turn left onto Preston Street
101 m · 17 sec · Preston Street
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Turn left onto Louisiana Street
55 m · 5 sec · 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 Runge 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.
Interstate Highway 10 Frontage Road
Merge slight left
79.7 mi · 01h 23m
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Runge and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then 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 Runge to Houston?
The road trip is about 177.8 miles (286.2 km) and usually takes 03h 07m 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?
Weimar is a useful midpoint, sitting about 88.8 miles from Runge and 89 miles from Houston.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 154 miles (247.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.8 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 10:46 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.73 one way or $47.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Runge and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms near Houston.
Stop Ideas Near Weimar
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Weimar.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Runge and Houston. Straight-line distance: 154.05 mi (247.92 km).
#1 Runge
Town of the United States
| Population | 1,166 |
| Coordinates | 28.8833100, -97.7130500 |
| Altitude | 94 |
| 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: 286 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 55m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 57m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 13m |
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 | $23.73 | $47.46 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $26.70 | $53.41 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $28.83 | $57.66 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $25.08 | $50.15 |
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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