How far is Salado, TX from Houston, TX?
The driving distance from Salado, TX to Houston, TX is about 180 miles (289.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 03m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 153.4 miles (246.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 06m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 03m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Fayette County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Salado and Houston.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Salado and Houston.
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Start on Thomas Arnold Road
77 m · 15 sec · Thomas Arnold Road
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Turn left onto South Robertson Road
1.5 km · 2 min · South Robertson Road
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Continue on South I-35 Frontage Road
1 km · 58 sec · South I-35 Frontage Road
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Take the ramp straight toward I 35 South
1880 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left
16.2 mi · 17 min
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Take the exit slight right toward TX 130 Toll South: San Antonio
1.1 km · 56 sec
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Continue straight
25.2 mi · 24 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 290, FM 734: Austin, Houston, Parmer Lane
1010 ft · 25 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on FM 734: Parmer Lane
1433 ft · 37 sec
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Turn left onto East Parmer Lane
1.6 km · 2 min · East Parmer Lane
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Turn left onto East US Highway 290
42.1 mi · 49 min · East US Highway 290
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Continue on West Austin Street
32.9 mi · 37 min · West Austin Street
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Take the exit slight right toward US 290 East, TX 36 South: Houston, Bellville
1393 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left onto US Highway 290 West
64.8 mi · 1 hr 14 min · US Highway 290 West
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Take the exit slight right toward Mangum Road, Dacoma Street
815 ft · 20 sec
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Turn straight onto Northwest Freeway Frontage Road
3049 ft · 1 min · Northwest Freeway Frontage Road
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Turn right onto Mangum Road
1 km · 1 min · Mangum Road
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Continue on Hempstead Road
2 mi · 4 min · Hempstead Road
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Continue on Washington Avenue
2081 ft · 46 sec · Washington Avenue
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Continue on Westcott Street
154 m · 13 sec · Westcott Street
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Take the ramp slight left
1015 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left onto Katy Freeway
4 mi · 5 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 Salado 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.
US Highway 290 West
Merge slight left onto US Highway 290 West
64.8 mi · 01h 14m
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 Salado 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 Salado to Houston?
The road trip is about 180 miles (289.7 km) and usually takes 03h 03m 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?
Carmine is a useful midpoint, sitting about 97.1 miles from Salado and 82.9 miles from Houston.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 153.4 miles (246.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.6 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 10:54 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.00 one way or $47.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 56.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Salado and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms near Houston.
Stop Ideas Near Carmine
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 Carmine.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Salado and Houston. Straight-line distance: 153.33 mi (246.76 km).
#1 Salado
Village in the United States
| Population | 2,379 |
| Coordinates | 30.9471300, -97.5386200 |
| Altitude | 183 |
| 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: 290 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 59m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 29m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 59m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 34m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 14m |
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 | $24.00 | $47.99 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $27.00 | $54.00 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $29.15 | $58.31 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $25.36 | $50.71 |
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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