How far is Waelder, TX from Houston, TX?
The driving distance from Waelder, TX to Houston, TX is about 119.2 miles (191.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 55m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 116.2 miles (187 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 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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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 55m.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Waelder and Houston.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Waelder and Houston.
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Start on Northwest 2nd Street
26 m · 6 sec · Northwest 2nd Street
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Turn right onto North E Avenue
730 ft · 24 sec · North E Avenue
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Turn left onto North Railroad Street
1.3 km · 1 min · North Railroad Street
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Continue on East Highway 90
2.1 mi · 3 min · East Highway 90
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Take the ramp left
1444 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left
100.9 mi · 1 hr 44 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 Waelder 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.
East Highway 90
Merge slight left
101 mi · 01h 44m
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Waelder 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 Waelder to Houston?
The road trip is about 119.2 miles (191.8 km) and usually takes 01h 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?
Sealy is a useful midpoint, sitting about 59.5 miles from Waelder and 59.7 miles from Houston.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 116.2 miles (187 km), while the road route adds roughly 3 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 2:38 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.91 one way or $31.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Waelder and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms near Houston.
Stop Ideas Near Sealy
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Waelder and Houston. Straight-line distance: 116.21 mi (187.02 km).
#1 Waelder
City in Gonzales County, Texas, United States
| Population | 1,155 |
| Coordinates | 29.6952300, -97.2986000 |
| Altitude | 116 |
| 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: 192 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 58m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 58m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 59m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 42m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 29m |
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 | $15.91 | $31.82 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $17.90 | $35.80 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $19.33 | $38.66 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $16.81 | $33.62 |
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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