How far is Selma, TX from Houston, TX?
The driving distance from Selma, TX to Houston, TX is about 187.7 miles (302 km), with a travel time of about 02h 55m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 177.1 miles (285 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 51m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 55m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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 Fayette County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Cloudy
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Selma and Houston.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Selma and Houston.
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Start on North Evans Road
81 m · 14 sec · North Evans Road
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Turn left onto Interstate 35 North
1.3 km · 1 min · Interstate 35 North
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 35 North
821 ft · 20 sec
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Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail
11.1 mi · 12 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Continue on Interstate Highway 35
1.9 mi · 2 min · Interstate Highway 35
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Continue on Purple Heart Trail
2379 ft · 29 sec · Purple Heart Trail
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Take the exit slight right toward TX 46, Loop 337: Seguin, Boerne
1136 ft · 28 sec
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Turn straight onto Interstate 35 North
3161 ft · 1 min · Interstate 35 North
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Turn straight
58 m · 7 sec
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Turn slight right onto State Highway 46 South
10.3 mi · 15 min · State Highway 46 South
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Turn left onto West Interstate 10
110 m · 10 sec · West Interstate 10
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 10 East, TX 130 North
1029 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left
146.9 mi · 2 hr 30 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 Selma 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.
I 10 East
Merge slight left
147 mi · 02h 30m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Selma 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 Selma to Houston?
The road trip is about 187.7 miles (302 km) and usually takes 02h 55m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Schulenburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 93.7 miles from Selma and 94 miles from Houston.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 177.1 miles (285 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:38 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.02 one way or $50.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 58.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Selma and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Houston.
Stop Ideas Near Schulenburg
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 Schulenburg.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Selma and Houston. Straight-line distance: 177.08 mi (284.98 km).
#1 Selma
City in Bexar County, Texas, United States
| Population | 13,130 |
| Coordinates | 29.5843900, -98.3058500 |
| Altitude | 230 |
| 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: 302 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 15m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 41m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 45m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 07m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 40m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 20m |
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 | $25.02 | $50.03 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $28.15 | $56.30 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $30.39 | $60.78 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $26.43 | $52.87 |
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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