How far is Von Ormy, TX from Houston, TX?

The driving distance from Von Ormy, TX to Houston, TX is about 208.6 miles (335.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 200 miles (321.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 34m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
208.6 mi
03h 17m
Flight
199.96 mi
321.8 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
199.96 mi
Kilometers
321.8 km
Flight Time
00h 24m

Driving Distance

Road route
208.6 mi
Kilometers
335.71 km
Drive Time
03h 17m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Houston
Thu, Apr 23, 4:23 AM CDT
Return by in Von Ormy
Thu, Apr 23, 7:40 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Von Ormy
2026-04-23T01:06
Arrive Houston
Thu, Apr 23, 4:23 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:17 AM to 11:17 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:26 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Von Ormy
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
Flatonia
TX

Town in Fayette County, Texas, United States

From Von Ormy
104.2 mi
01h 38m
To Houston
104.4 mi
01h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSE
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 Von Ormy and Houston.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Von Ormy and Houston.

  1. 1

    Start on Old Quintana Road

    145 m · 28 sec · Old Quintana Road

  2. 2

    Turn sharp left onto Interstate 35 South

    1.1 km · 1 min · Interstate 35 South

  3. 3

    Take the ramp uturn toward I 35 North

    613 ft · 15 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail

    2.6 mi · 3 min · Purple Heart Trail

  5. 5

    Continue on South Pan Am Expressway

    8.4 mi · 10 min · South Pan Am Expressway

  6. 6

    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

  7. 7

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

    2146 ft · 52 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Jose Lopez Freeway

    8 mi · 9 min · Jose Lopez Freeway

  9. 9

    Continue on 90th Infantry Division Highway

    22.2 mi · 23 min · 90th Infantry Division Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on I 10 East: Houston, Austin, Waco

    151.1 mi · 2 hr 34 min

  11. 11

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

    1548 ft · 22 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Katy Tollway

    3.2 mi · 4 min · Katy Tollway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right

    1092 ft · 15 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight right onto Katy Freeway

    10.7 mi · 13 min · Katy Freeway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward Downtown, Theatre District

    2064 ft · 52 sec

  16. 16

    Continue on Smith Street

    704 ft · 29 sec · Smith Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Preston Street

    101 m · 17 sec · Preston Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Louisiana Street

    55 m · 5 sec · Louisiana Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Louisiana Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Von Ormy and Houston.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
19 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 10 East
152 mi · 73%
90th Infantry Division Highway
22.2 mi · 11%
Katy Freeway
10.7 mi · 5%
South Pan Am Expressway
8.4 mi · 4%
Jose Lopez Freeway
7.98 mi · 4%
Katy Tollway
3.45 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
03h 17m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.6 mi
200 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Flatonia
01h 38m from Von Ormy
Leave By
10:26 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Von Ormy 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 Von Ormy to Houston?

The road trip is about 208.6 miles (335.7 km) and usually takes 03h 17m 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?

Flatonia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 104.2 miles from Von Ormy and 104.4 miles from Houston.

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

The direct path is about 200 miles (321.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.6 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 10:26 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.81 one way or $55.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 65.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Flatonia

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Flatonia, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Flatonia.

RAIL

San Marcos Station

83 mi away
338 South Guadalupe St.
RAIL

Austin

90 mi away
250 North Lamar Blvd.
RAIL

Taylor

102 mi away
118 East First St.
BUS

Prairie View, TX

116 mi away
44814 US Highway 290 Business \r\n

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Von Ormy and Houston. Straight-line distance: 199.96 mi (321.8 km).

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#1 Von Ormy

City in Bexar County, Texas, United States

Population1,260
Coordinates29.2891300, -98.6444600
Altitude180
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: Old Quintana Road (-98.644514, 29.289177)
End: Louisiana Street (-95.363596, 29.76347)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 336 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.36 gal
27.86 L · about $27.81
Round trip
$55.63
14.72 gal · 55.72 L
Estimated CO2
65.4 kg one way
Round trip: 130.8 kg / 288 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $27.81 $55.63
Mid-grade $4.25 $31.29 $62.59
Premium $4.59 $33.79 $67.58
Diesel $3.99 $29.39 $58.78

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 Von Ormy and Houston. The current time is 01:06:40.

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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.