Houston, TX Road Trips

Sitting in the Great Plains, Houston, TX is a local road trip base with 120 trip routes mapped and ready to explore. Routes from here tend to cover serious ground — the average trip runs 409 miles, so plan for multi-day adventures. Routes from Houston, TX spread mainly west and north, covering a wide geographic range.

Photo: Trace Hudson

Trip Routes

120

Longest Drive

1547.5 mi

Los Angeles, CA

Quickest Drive

4h 43m

Southlake, TX

Plan Around Houston, TX

Popular Incoming Routes

Useful if Houston, TX is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.

Los Angeles, CA to Houston, TX 1547.5 mi · 26h 22m Miami, FL to Houston, TX 1186.3 mi · 21h 36m El Paso, TX to Houston, TX 745.5 mi · 12h 19m Socorro, TX to Houston, TX 730.8 mi · 12h 4m

Continue From Houston, TX

Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.

Houston, TX to Los Angeles, CA 1545.8 mi · 26h 23m Houston, TX to Miami, FL 1186.1 mi · 21h 38m Houston, TX to El Paso, TX 743.7 mi · 12h 19m Houston, TX to Dumas, TX 649.3 mi · 11h 30m

Trips from Houston, TX

Houston, TX to Los Angeles, CA

1545.8 mi 26h 23m

Houston, TX to Miami, FL

1186.1 mi 21h 38m

Houston, TX to El Paso, TX

743.7 mi 12h 19m

Houston, TX to Dumas, TX

649.3 mi 11h 30m

Houston, TX to Fritch, TX

624.6 mi 11h 22m

Houston, TX to Amarillo, TX

603.1 mi 10h 44m

Houston, TX to Kermit, TX

574.8 mi 10h 12m

Houston, TX to Brownfield, TX

537.6 mi 10h 5m

Houston, TX to Lubbock, TX

533.5 mi 9h 38m

Houston, TX to Wellington, TX

517.8 mi 9h 21m

Houston, TX to Andrews, TX

513.7 mi 9h 46m

Houston, TX to Spur, TX

499.3 mi 9h 9m

Houston, TX to Paducah, TX

496.5 mi 9h 15m

Houston, TX to Childress, TX

486.2 mi 8h 37m

Houston, TX to Midland, TX

476 mi 9h 2m

Houston, TX to Big Spring, TX

450.6 mi 8h 30m

Houston, TX to Rotan, TX

443.3 mi 8h 7m

Houston, TX to Seymour, TX

428.5 mi 7h 39m

Driving from Houston, TX

The typical drive from Houston, TX covers about 409 miles and takes around 7h 29m. This is long-haul territory. Most routes stretch past the 250-mile mark, so pack snacks and plan fuel stops. The longest mapped route runs 1546 miles (26h 23m), while the shortest is just 263 miles.

Popular Destinations

The most popular drives from Houston, TX include Los Angeles, CA (1545.8 mi, 26h 23m), Miami, FL (1186.1 mi, 21h 38m), El Paso, TX (743.7 mi, 12h 19m), Dumas, TX (649.3 mi, 11h 30m), and Fritch, TX (624.6 mi, 11h 22m). These routes span 3 different states, giving you plenty of variety for repeat trips.

Planning & Costs

Regular gas in TX currently averages around $3.78 per gallon. For the typical 409-mile trip from Houston, TX, budget about $61 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.

Most routes head west — leaving in the morning keeps the sun behind you for a more comfortable drive. These are full-day drives. Start by 7 or 8 AM if you want to arrive at a reasonable hour without rushing.

Frequently Asked Questions

There are 60 mapped routes leaving Houston, TX and 60 routes heading into Houston, TX, covering 120 total connections. Distances range from 263 to 1546 miles.

The longest mapped route from Houston, TX covers 1546 miles and takes approximately 26h 23m. Shorter options start at just 263 miles.

The average route from Houston, TX runs about 409 miles with a drive time of roughly 7h 29m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.

At current gas prices (about $3.78/gallon for regular), the average 409-mile trip from Houston, TX costs roughly $61 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.

The most popular road trip destinations from Houston, TX include Los Angeles, CA, Miami, FL, El Paso, TX and Dumas, TX. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.