How far is Windcrest, TX from Houston, TX?
The driving distance from Windcrest, TX to Houston, TX is about 195.6 miles (314.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 07m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 182 miles (292.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 15m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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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 07m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Windcrest and Houston.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Windcrest and Houston.
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Start on Midcrown Drive
1894 ft · 2 min · Midcrown Drive
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Turn left onto Walzem Road
2783 ft · 1 min · Walzem Road
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Continue on Walzem Road
2938 ft · 1 min · Walzem Road
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Continue on Walzem Road
3.9 mi · 8 min · Walzem Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto FM 1516 North
1.6 mi · 3 min · FM 1516 North
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Continue on Farm-to-Market Road 1516
125 m · 17 sec · Farm-to-Market Road 1516
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Turn sharp left onto Interstate 10 East
1.6 km · 2 min · Interstate 10 East
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Take the ramp straight toward I 10 East, US 90 East, TX 130 North
1350 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left onto 90th Infantry Division Highway
16.3 mi · 17 min · 90th Infantry Division Highway
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Continue on I 10 East: Houston, Austin, Waco
165.5 mi · 2 hr 52 min
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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 Windcrest 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
Continue on I 10 East: Houston, Austin, Waco
166 mi · 02h 52m
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Windcrest and 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 Windcrest to Houston?
The road trip is about 195.6 miles (314.8 km) and usually takes 03h 07m 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?
Schulenburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 95.2 miles from Windcrest and 100.4 miles from Houston.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 182 miles (292.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.6 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 10:44 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.08 one way or $52.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 61.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Windcrest and 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 Windcrest and Houston. Straight-line distance: 181.98 mi (292.87 km).
#1 Windcrest
City in Bexar County, Texas, United States
| Population | 5,854 |
| Coordinates | 29.5155100, -98.3802900 |
| Altitude | 240 |
| 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: 315 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 53m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 54m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 47m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 26m |
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 | $26.08 | $52.15 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $29.34 | $58.68 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $31.68 | $63.36 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $27.55 | $55.10 |
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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