It is 165.40 miles according to MapQuest.
From Austin: About 215 miles. From Houston: About 255 miles.
About 160 miles
If you are traveling by way of Austin it is an estimated 268.7 miles between Mason, Texas and Houston, Texas. The drive time between these locations is about 4 hours and 10 minutes.
182 miles
160 miles taking SH-71 EAST (towards HOUSTON) to I-10 EAST to HOUSTON, and then I-10 EAST into Houston.
Using Google Maps one is able to calculate the distance as well as the driving travel time. The distance between Austin, Texas and Houston, Texas is 163 miles. The travel time is 3 hours and 2 minutes.
== == ACTUALLY IT'S 162 ACCORDING TO RAND McNALLY
The shortest driving distance is 163 miles.
There are 690.964 miles between Chattanooga, TN and Houston, TX.
Given is the calculated distance as well as the driving travel time, which does not take into account driving conditions, traffic, etc. The distance between Austin, Texas and Houston, Texas is 163 miles. The resulting travel time is approximately 3 hours.
The driving distance from Austin to George Bush Intercontinental Airport is 167 road miles.
It is 163 miles taking SH-71 EAST to IH-10 EAST, then IH-10 EAST to Houston.