Origin
Alice, TX
Afternoon in Alice on Sunday
Local time
2:11 PM
CDT
Current temp
70°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Alice, TX to Houston, TX
Drive Time
3h 59m
Distance
236.8 mi
381 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$36
one way
Alice, TX
Action Construction Equipment Ltd. - ACE
Houston, TX
Trace Hudson
Trip Overview
The drive from Alice, TX to Houston, TX covers 236.8 miles and takes about 3h 59m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on North Cameron Street, East Front Street, East Main Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $36.17 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
118.4 miles from Alice, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 59m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 3h 59m drive with frequent turns across 236.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 26 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
North Cameron Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 3h 59m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Alice, TX to Houston, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Cameron Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East Front Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highway 77 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| County Road 44 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Sinton | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Spur 91 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highway 59 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
North Cameron Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Alice, TX and Houston, TX.
1
Start on East 2nd Street
95 ft
·
10 sec
·
East 2nd Street
2
Turn left onto North Cameron Street
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
North Cameron Street
3
Turn left onto East Front Street
453 ft
·
6 sec
·
East Front Street
4
Continue on East Main Street
26 mi
·
30 min
·
East Main Street
5
Take the exit slight right
0.6 mi
·
1 min
6
Turn left onto North US Highway 77
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
North US Highway 77
7
Take the ramp slight left toward County Road 44
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
County Road 44
8
Merge slight left onto U.S. Highway 77
4.7 mi
·
5 min
·
U.S. Highway 77
9
Merge slight left
1.4 mi
·
1 min
10
Keep slight left
0.8 mi
·
50 sec
11
Continue straight
463 ft
·
5 sec
12
Take the exit slight right toward Sinton, Victoria
38 mi
·
44 min
·
Sinton, Victoria
13
Turn slight right onto United States Highway 77
33 mi
·
37 min
·
United States Highway 77
14
Keep slight left to continue on Spur 91
1.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Spur 91
15
Merge slight left onto US Highway 59 South
89 mi
·
1 hr 38 min
·
US Highway 59 South
16
Take the exit slight right
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
17
Continue on 59 Northbound Frontage Road
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
59 Northbound Frontage Road
18
Continue straight
0.4 mi
·
59 sec
19
Continue on US 59 Northbound Frontage Road
2.0 mi
·
4 min
·
US 59 Northbound Frontage Road
20
Continue on Southwest Freeway Frontage Road
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Southwest Freeway Frontage Road
21
Take the ramp slight left toward I 69 North, US 59 North
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
I 69 North, US 59 North
22
Merge slight left onto Southwest Freeway
33 mi
·
37 min
·
Southwest Freeway
23
Keep slight left to continue on Richmond Avenue, Downtown via Louisiana Street
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Richmond Avenue, Downtown via Louisiana Street
24
Take the exit slight right toward Downtown, Louisiana Street
154 ft
·
4 sec
·
Downtown, Louisiana Street
25
Continue on Louisiana Street
1.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Louisiana Street
26
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
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 118.4 miles from Alice, TX, or about 1h 59m into the drive.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 80 miles or 1h 20m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 118.4 miles or 1h 59m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 16m
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 Alice, TX so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
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.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Alice, TX
This is one driving day of about 236.8 miles and 3h 59m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Alice, 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 118.4 mi from Alice, TX · 1h 59m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
118 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.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 118.4 miles from Alice, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Houston, TX
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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$36.17 one way
$72.35 round trip
$3.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
83 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $39.64 | $79.28 |
| premium | $4.59 | $42.80 | $85.60 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $52.61 | $105.22 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$36
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$61–$86
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 82.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $25 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 71 | 0 | $24.86 | $11.37 |
| Efficient EV | 59.2 | 0 | $20.72 | $9.47 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 94.7 | 1 | $33.15 | $15.16 |
Gas CO2
83 kg
EV CO2
28 kg (66% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Houston, TX
Afternoon in Houston on Sunday
Local time
2:11 PM
CDT
Current temp
70°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
3h 59m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Alice, TX to Houston, TX covers 236.8 miles and takes about 3h 59m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are North Cameron Street, East Front Street, East Main Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 118.4 miles from Alice, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $36.17 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. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a straightforward 3h 59m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Alice, TX to Houston, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Alice, TX to Houston, TX does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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