Origin
Alto, TX
Late night in Alto on Friday
Local time
3:21 AM
CDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Alto, TX to Hume, TX
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
35m
Distance
29.3 mi
47 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 32m
★
6 AM
0h 35m
8 AM
0h 41m
10 AM
0h 37m
12 PM
0h 36m
3 PM
0h 37m
5 PM
0h 41m
8 PM
0h 33m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Alto, TX
Thomas balabaud
Hume, TX
Thomas balabaud
Trip Overview
The drive from Alto, TX to Hume, TX covers 29.3 miles and takes about 35m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US Highway 69 North, US Highway 69 South, South Dickinson Drive for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 9.5 miles on US Highway 69 North. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.43 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 35m. Total distance: 29.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
35m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (72%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This is a 35m highway drive covering 29.3 miles, with most of the trip on US Highway 69 North and US Highway 69 South. The longest continuous stretch is about 9.5 miles on US Highway 69 North.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 9 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US Highway 69 North is the longest continuous segment at about 9.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US Highway 69 North and US Highway 69 South. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 25.4 miles in near US 79 / East Rusk Street.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Alto, TX to Hume, TX is easy. At 35m with 72% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 25.4 miles (US 79 / East Rusk Street): Navigation decision point; at 28.8 miles (County Road 3216): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
2 of 2 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
3
25.4 mi into trip
|
~29m in
|
US 79 / East Rusk Street
Turn left onto US 79 / East Rusk Street
Navigation decision point
3
28.8 mi into trip
|
~33m in
|
County Road 3216
Turn right onto County Road 3216
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US Highway 69 North | 9.5 mi | 10m |
| US Highway 69 South | 9.3 mi | 10m |
| South Dickinson Drive | 3.4 mi | 3m |
| South Jackson Street | 2.6 mi | 3m |
| US Highway 79 West | 2.3 mi | 2m |
| East Rusk Street | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| South Marcus Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| County Road 3216 | 0.5 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
US Highway 69 North
— 9.5 mi, about 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Alto, TX and Hume, TX.
1
Start on US 69
0.5 mi
·
37 sec
·
South Marcus Street
2
Continue on US 69
9.3 mi
·
10 min
·
US Highway 69 South
3
Continue on US 69
3.4 mi
·
3 min
·
South Dickinson Drive
4
Continue on US 69
9.5 mi
·
10 min
·
US Highway 69 North
5
Continue on US 69
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
South Jackson Street
6
Turn left onto US 79
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
East Rusk Street
7
Continue on US 79
2.3 mi
·
2 min
·
US Highway 79 West
8
Turn right onto County Road 3216
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
County Road 3216
9
Arrive at destination
County Road 3216
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.43 one way
$8.85 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $4.85 | $9.69 |
| premium | $4.54 | $5.23 | $10.46 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.47 | $12.94 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.8 | 0 | $3.08 | $1.41 |
| Efficient EV | 7.3 | 0 | $2.56 | $1.17 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.7 | 0 | $4.10 | $1.88 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
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
Hume, TX
Late night in Hume on Friday
Local time
3:21 AM
CDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
8 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
35m 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 Alto, TX to Hume, TX covers 29.3 miles and takes about 35m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US Highway 69 North, US Highway 69 South, South Dickinson Drive. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 14.7 miles from Alto, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.43 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
The drive from Alto, TX to Hume, TX is easy. At 35m with 72% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: at 25.4 miles (US 79 / East Rusk Street): Navigation decision point; at 28.8 miles (County Road 3216): Navigation decision point.
The route from Alto, TX to Hume, TX does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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