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Weekend Drives from Houston, TX

Routes

30

Avg Distance

86 mi

Avg Drive

1h 43m

Destinations

30

Houston, TX sits within easy reach of 30 different destinations, all doable in a day. With 30 routes under 4 hours one way, you have options ranging from quick escapes to fuller day trips averaging 89 miles.

Planning Tips

Leave early on Saturday to beat traffic out of Houston, TX — the first hour often determines the whole drive's mood.
Pack snacks and water even for short drives. A 2-hour drive with a good stop becomes a 3-hour experience.
Check fuel prices at your destination versus Houston, TX — sometimes filling up before you leave saves more than you'd expect.

Frequently Asked Questions

There are 30 mapped routes from Houston, TX that are between 1 and 4 hours of driving, covering 30 unique destinations. Average distance is about 89 miles one way.

Drive times and distances come from actual road network data via OSRM. Fuel costs use current state-level gas prices. Drive scores factor in elevation profile, road variety, and terrain. All data is recalculated regularly.

Yes. Click any route to see its full trip page with turn-by-turn directions, fuel cost estimates, elevation profile, stop suggestions, weather conditions, and more.

All Weekend Drives

Houston, TX → Pine Island, TX

51.4 mi 1h 4m Score: 7/10

Houston, TX → Danbury, TX

49.3 mi 1h 5m Score: 6/10

Houston, TX → Anahuac, TX

51 mi 1h 6m Score: 7/10

Houston, TX → East Bernard, TX

50.6 mi 1h 8m Score: 7/10

Houston, TX → Richwood, TX

53.1 mi 1h 9m Score: 8/10

Houston, TX → Stowell, TX

62.8 mi 1h 16m Score: 7/10

Houston, TX → Freeport, TX

61.8 mi 1h 18m Score: 7/10

Houston, TX → Lakeside, TX

68.1 mi 1h 20m Score: 7/10

Houston, TX → Navasota, TX

68.6 mi 1h 24m Score: 8/10

Houston, TX → Fannett, TX

71.3 mi 1h 24m Score: 7/10

Houston, TX → Livingston, TX

73.2 mi 1h 24m Score: 7/10

Houston, TX → Brenham, TX

73.1 mi 1h 28m Score: 7/10

Houston, TX → Washington, TX

76.3 mi 1h 37m Score: 8/10

Houston, TX → Port Arthur, TX

89.1 mi 1h 44m Score: 7/10

Houston, TX → Schulenburg, TX

95.9 mi 1h 44m Score: 8/10

Houston, TX → Central Gardens, TX

90.3 mi 1h 45m Score: 7/10

Houston, TX → Bay City, TX

79.9 mi 1h 49m Score: 8/10

Houston, TX → Nederland, TX

92.5 mi 1h 49m Score: 7/10

Houston, TX → Madisonville, TX

96.6 mi 1h 49m Score: 8/10

Houston, TX → College Station, TX

90.9 mi 1h 50m Score: 8/10

Houston, TX → Lumberton, TX

97.4 mi 1h 53m Score: 7/10

Houston, TX → Orange County, TX

101 mi 1h 57m Score: 8/10

Houston, TX → Markham, TX

86.7 mi 1h 59m Score: 8/10

Houston, TX → Hearne, TX

115.2 mi 2h 13m Score: 8/10

Houston, TX → Wildwood, TX

104.7 mi 2h 15m Score: 8/10

Houston, TX → Lufkin, TX

120.6 mi 2h 18m Score: 8/10

Houston, TX → Hudson, TX

121.7 mi 2h 21m Score: 8/10

Houston, TX → Lexington, TX

124.3 mi 2h 24m Score: 8/10

Houston, TX → Huntington, TX

128.2 mi 2h 25m Score: 8/10

Houston, TX → Redland, TX

127 mi 2h 27m Score: 8/10

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