Trip from Albany, TX to Houston, TX

Drive Time

5h 58m

Distance

357 mi

Route Type

Turn-heavy local drive

Long day trip

Trip Overview

The drive from Albany, TX to Houston, TX covers 357 miles and takes about 5h 58m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Highway 6 South, Conrad Hilton Boulevard, Highway 183 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $53.11 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

178.5 miles from Albany, TX

A natural place for your longest stop of the day.

Drive Character

Expect a 5h 58m drive with frequent turns across 357 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 47 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Highway 6 South is one of the defining roads on this drive.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Highway 6 South	0 mi	0m
Conrad Hilton Boulevard	0 mi	0m
Highway 183	0 mi	0m
Interstate 20	0 mi	0m
I 20 East	0 mi	0m
SH 108 South	0 mi	0m
Highway 108	0 mi	0m
North Graham Street	0 mi	0m

Longest stretch: Highway 6 South — 0 mi, about 0m

Step-by-Step Directions

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Start on South 2nd Street

2

Continue on State Highway 6 South

3

Continue on Conrad Hilton Boulevard

4

Continue on US Highway 183

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Turn left onto East Interstate 20

6

Take the ramp slight left toward I 20 East: Fort Worth

7

Merge slight left

8

Take the exit slight right toward SH 108 South, FM 919: Gordon, Stephenville

9

Turn straight onto West Interstate 20

10

Turn right onto State Highway 108

11

Continue on North Graham Street

12

Continue on South Graham Avenue

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Continue on South State Highway 108

14

At the end of the road, turn right onto South US Highway 281

15

Continue on North 2nd Street

16

Continue on East 2nd Street

17

Continue on Avenue C

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Continue on TX 6

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Take the exit slight right

20

Continue on East State Highway 6

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Continue on North Memorial Street

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Continue on East State Highway 6

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Continue on North Main Street

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Continue on North State Highway 6

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Continue on North Market Street

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Continue on South State Highway 6

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Continue on North Earl Rudder Freeway

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Continue on State Highway 6

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Take the exit slight right toward East TX 105, Spur 515: Conroe

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Turn straight onto State Highway 6

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Turn left onto State Highway 105

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Turn straight onto Aggie Expressway

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Continue on MCTRA 249 Tollway

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Continue on Tomball Tollway

35

Continue on Tomball Parkway

36

Continue on West Mount Houston Road

37

Turn right onto Veterans Memorial Drive

38

Continue on North Freeway Frontage Road

39

Take the ramp slight left toward I 45 South

40

Merge slight left onto North Freeway

41

Continue on Gulf Freeway

42

Take the exit slight left toward I 10 East: Beaumont

43

Keep slight left to continue on Milam Street

44

Continue on Milam Street

45

Turn right onto Prairie Street

46

Turn right onto Louisiana Street

47

Arrive at your destination

When to Leave

Morning Departure

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Evening Departure

A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 178.5 miles from Albany, TX.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Drive Plan

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 80 miles

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 178.5 miles

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Last hour of driving

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Houston, TX than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Albany, TX so your first major turns are already loaded.

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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Trip Strategy

Day 1

Settle into the route from Albany, TX

This is one driving day of about 357 miles and 5h 58m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Albany, TX.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.

Best Stop Towns on This Route

These towns line up with the pace of this drive and give you clearer places to stop with a purpose.

Late stop town

Meal stop

Victoria, TX

179 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Popular next leg

Victoria, TX to Houston, TX

180.9 mi · 2h 50m

Travel Advice

Arrival Notes

The final approach into Houston, TX usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Houston, TX.

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

Stops Along the Way

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 178.5 mi from Albany, TX

Burleson, TX

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Victoria, TX

Meal break

The midpoint is around 178.5 miles from Albany, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions for the drive, so the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
regular	$3.78	$53.11	$106.23
midgrade	$4.25	$59.76	$119.52
premium	$4.59	$64.53	$129.05
diesel	$3.99	$56.12	$112.24

Based on 25.4 MPG average. Estimated CO2 emission: 124.9 kg one way.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Albany, TX to Houston, TX covers 357 miles and takes about 5h 58m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Highway 6 South, Conrad Hilton Boulevard, Highway 183. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 178.5 miles from Albany, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $53.11 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.