How far is Wimberley, TX from Houston, TX?

The driving distance from Wimberley, TX to Houston, TX is about 191.3 miles (307.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 164.7 miles (265 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 20m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
191.25 mi
03h 10m
Flight
164.66 mi
265 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
164.66 mi
Kilometers
265 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
191.25 mi
Kilometers
307.79 km
Drive Time
03h 10m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Houston
Thu, Apr 23, 4:17 AM CDT
Return by in Wimberley
Thu, Apr 23, 7:27 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Wimberley
2026-04-23T01:06
Arrive Houston
Thu, Apr 23, 4:17 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:10 AM to 11:10 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
10:40 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Wimberley
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
Weimar
TX

City in Texas, United States

From Wimberley
89.9 mi
01h 35m
To Houston
101.3 mi
01h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S
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 Wimberley and Houston.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Wimberley and Houston.

  1. 1

    Start on Ranch Road 12

    904 ft · 22 sec · Ranch Road 12

  2. 2

    Turn slight right

    11.6 mi · 18 min

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Old Ranch Road 12

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Old Ranch Road 12

  4. 4

    Continue on Oscar Smith Avenue

    648 ft · 13 sec · Oscar Smith Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on Moore Street

    1527 ft · 40 sec · Moore Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto West Hopkins Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · West Hopkins Street

  7. 7

    Continue on State Highway 80

    3.5 mi · 5 min · State Highway 80

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    18.8 mi · 24 min

  9. 9

    Turn right onto North Cypress Avenue

    1020 ft · 30 sec · North Cypress Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn left onto East Pierce Street

    4.3 mi · 6 min · East Pierce Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Interstate 10 Frontage Road

    906 ft · 14 sec · Interstate 10 Frontage Road

  12. 12

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 10 East

    901 ft · 22 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    136.2 mi · 2 hr 23 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward Downtown, Theatre District

    2064 ft · 52 sec

  15. 15

    Continue on Smith Street

    704 ft · 29 sec · Smith Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Preston Street

    101 m · 17 sec · Preston Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Louisiana Street

    55 m · 5 sec · Louisiana Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Louisiana Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Wimberley 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
18 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 10 East
136 mi · 71%
State Highway 80
22.4 mi · 12%
East Pierce Street
4.29 mi · 2%
Old Ranch Road 12
2.44 mi · 1%
West Hopkins Street
1.53 mi · 1%
Downtown
0.39 mi
Longest Stretch

I 10 East

Merge slight left

136 mi · 02h 23m

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 10m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.6 mi
164.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Weimar
01h 35m from Wimberley
Leave By
10:40 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Wimberley 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 Wimberley to Houston?

The road trip is about 191.3 miles (307.8 km) and usually takes 03h 10m 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 89.9 miles from Wimberley and 101.3 miles from Houston.

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

The direct path is about 164.7 miles (265 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 10:40 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.51 one way or $51.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 60 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Weimar

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Weimar, 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 Weimar.

BUS

Prairie View, TX

86 mi away
44814 US Highway 290 Business \r\n
RAIL

Austin

113 mi away
250 North Lamar Blvd.
RAIL

San Marcos Station

113 mi away
338 South Guadalupe St.
RAIL

Taylor

114 mi away
118 East First St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Wimberley and Houston. Straight-line distance: 164.66 mi (265 km).

Wimberley

#1 Wimberley

City in Texas

Population3,422
Coordinates29.9974400, -98.0986200
Altitude262
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: Ranch Road 12 (-98.098627, 29.997432)
End: Louisiana Street (-95.363596, 29.76347)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 308 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.75 gal
25.55 L · about $25.51
Round trip
$51.02
13.5 gal · 51.1 L
Estimated CO2
60 kg one way
Round trip: 120 kg / 265 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $25.51 $51.02
Mid-grade $4.25 $28.70 $57.40
Premium $4.59 $30.99 $61.98
Diesel $3.99 $26.95 $53.91

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 Wimberley and Houston. The current time is 01:06:51.

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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.