Origin
Anton, TX
Afternoon in Anton on Sunday
Local time
4:49 PM
CDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Anton, TX to Houston, TX
Drive Time
10h 7m
Distance
558.7 mi
899 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
2-day trip
Fuel Cost
$85
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
9h 59m
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6 AM
10h 8m
8 AM
10h 26m
10 AM
10h 14m
12 PM
10h 12m
3 PM
10h 15m
5 PM
10h 25m
8 PM
10h 2m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Anton, TX
Thomas balabaud
Houston, TX
Trace Hudson
Trip Overview
Traveling from Anton to Houston covers 551.9 miles and typically requires about 8 hours and 53 minutes of drive time. Because of the significant distance, this journey is best approached as a two-day trip rather than a single-day haul. You will navigate through local roads like West 4th Street, Lawrence Avenue, and West 1st Street to get underway. Expect to budget approximately $82 for fuel to complete the transit across the Great Plains. Splitting the drive into two segments helps keep you alert and makes the long trek across Texas much more manageable.
Trip Pace
Best split across 2 days
Treat the return leg as its own travel day rather than an afterthought.
Break Rhythm
2 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
279.4 miles from Anton, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 5h 1m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a grounded, utilitarian experience behind the wheel as you traverse the Great Plains. This route relies entirely on local roads rather than high-speed interstates, meaning your highway share is 0%. You will need to maintain focus on navigation through the various street transitions throughout the 551.9-mile journey. Without the monotony of a long interstate grind, the drive demands more active attention to your surroundings. The character of the road is consistent with regional travel, keeping you engaged with the local landscape for the duration of the trip.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 53 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Texas State Highway 71 is the longest continuous segment at about 137 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Texas State Highway 71 and US Highway 84. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 140.8 miles in near US 84.
Route Complexity
9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 25 significant decision points across 558.7 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 140.8 miles (US 84): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 147.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 365.9 miles (183A Toll / 183A Toll Road): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 25 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
140.8 mi into trip
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~2h 27m in
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US 84
Keep slight left at fork onto US 84 toward I 20 East, US 84 East: Abilene
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 20 East, US 84 East: Abilene
6
147.2 mi into trip
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~2h 34m in
Take the exit toward SH 70 South, SH 70 Business: Sweetwater, San Angelo
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 244
Toward SH 70 South, SH 70 Business: Sweetwater,...
6
365.9 mi into trip
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~6h 37m in
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183A Toll / 183A Toll Road
Keep slight left at fork onto 183A Toll / 183A Toll Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the none lane.
6
401.7 mi into trip
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~7h 16m in
Take the exit toward TX 71 East: Austin-Bergstrom International Airport
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
Toward TX 71 East: Austin-Bergstrom Internation...
8
558.1 mi into trip
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~10h 6m in
Take the exit toward Downtown, Theatre District
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 769A
Toward Downtown, Theatre District
Towns Along This Route
Between Anton, TX and Houston, TX, road signs point toward Sh 70 South, Sh 70 Business: Sweetwater, San Angelo and 71 Toll East.
Sh 70 South
147.2 mi in
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~2h 34m
Sh 70 Business: Sweetwater
147.2 mi in
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~2h 34m
San Angelo
147.2 mi in
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~2h 34m
71 Toll East
404.4 mi in
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~7h 20m
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via 71 Toll
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Texas State Highway 71 | 137 mi | 2h 25m |
| US Highway 84 | 80 mi | 1h 20m |
| State Highway 153 | 69 mi | 1h 14m |
| US 183 | 51.8 mi | 57m |
| South US Highway 183 | 35.3 mi | 38m |
| US Highway 84 East | 29.2 mi | 33m |
| East Highway 84 | 26.9 mi | 26m |
| US 67 | 21.5 mi | 24m |
Longest stretch:
Texas State Highway 71
— 137 mi, about 2h 25m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Anton, TX and Houston, TX.
1
Start on Main Street
95 ft
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4 sec
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Main Street
2
Continue on West 4th Street
227 ft
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11 sec
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West 4th Street
3
Turn left onto Lawrence Avenue
0.2 mi
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37 sec
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Lawrence Avenue
4
At end of road, turn right onto FM 597
0.2 mi
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17 sec
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West 1st Street
5
Turn sharp left onto US 84; FM 168
6.1 mi
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6 min
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US Highway 84
Use the none lane.
6
Continue on US 84
11 mi
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12 min
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Highway 84
Use the none lane.
7
Continue on US 84
6.0 mi
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7 min
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Clovis Road
8
Merge onto US 84
4.0 mi
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4 min
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Avenue Q
Use the none lane.
9
Continue on US 84
4.8 mi
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6 min
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Slaton Road
10
Continue on US 84
6.9 mi
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6 min
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East Highway 84
11
Continue on US 84
4.5 mi
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4 min
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Trooper Jerry Don Davis Memorial Highway
12
Continue on US 84
20 mi
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20 min
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East Highway 84
Use the none lane.
13
Continue on US 84
1.0 mi
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1 min
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North US Highway 84
Use the none lane.
14
Turn left onto Spur 575
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
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East 15th Street
15
Turn right onto TX 207
0.4 mi
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37 sec
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Ralls Road
16
Turn straight onto TX 207
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
North Avenue F
17
At end of road, turn left onto US 84
74 mi
·
1 hr 14 min
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US Highway 84
18
Keep slight left at fork onto US 84
6.5 mi
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6 min
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US 84
Toward I 20 East, US 84 East: Abilene
19
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
Exit 244
Toward SH 70 South, SH 70 Business: Sweetwater, San Angelo
20
Turn slight left onto Southwest Georgia Avenue
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
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Southwest Georgia Avenue
21
Turn right onto TX 70
0.7 mi
·
1 min
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Lamar Street
22
Continue on TX 70
10 mi
·
10 min
·
State Highway 70
23
Turn left onto TX 153
69 mi
·
1 hr 14 min
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State Highway 153
24
Continue on TX 153
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
West Walnut Street
Use the none lane.
25
Continue on TX 153
0.9 mi
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1 min
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East Walnut Street
26
At end of road, turn left onto US 84; US 283
9.4 mi
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10 min
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US 84; US 283
27
Continue on US 67; US 84
21 mi
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24 min
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US 67; US 84
28
Turn right onto US 84; US 183
1.3 mi
·
1 min
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Garmon Drive
29
Continue on US 84; US 183
29 mi
·
33 min
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US Highway 84 East
30
Turn right onto US 183; TX 16
22 mi
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25 min
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US 183; TX 16
31
Continue on US 183; US 190
15 mi
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15 min
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US 183; US 190
32
Merge onto US 183; US 190; US 281
260 ft
·
4 sec
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North US Highway 281
33
Continue on US 183; US 190; US 281
2.3 mi
·
4 min
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North Key Avenue
34
Continue on US 183
35 mi
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38 min
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South US Highway 183
35
Continue on this road
0.4 mi
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29 sec
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this road
36
Keep slight left at fork onto 183A Toll
14 mi
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14 min
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183A Toll Road
Use the none lane.
37
Continue on US 183
15 mi
·
17 min
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US 183
Use the none lane.
38
Continue on 183 Toll
6.3 mi
·
6 min
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Bergstrom Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
39
Continue on US 183
0.4 mi
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26 sec
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Bastrop Highway
Use the straight / slight left / none lanes.
40
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward TX 71 East: Austin-Bergstrom International Airport
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
41
Continue on TX 71
2.2 mi
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2 min
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East State Highway 71
Use the none lane.
42
Turn straight onto 71 Toll
1.9 mi
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2 min
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Bastrop Freeway
Toward 71 Toll East, TX 45 Toll North, TX 130 Toll North
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
43
Continue on TX 71
0.5 mi
·
29 sec
·
East State Highway 71
44
Continue on TX 71
137 mi
·
2 hr 25 min
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Texas State Highway 71
Use the none lane.
45
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
22 sec
Toward I 10 Toll: Katy Tollway
Use the slight left lane.
46
Merge onto I 10 Toll
3.2 mi
·
4 min
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Katy Tollway
47
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
48
Merge onto I 10; US 90
11 mi
·
13 min
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Katy Freeway
Use the slight left / none lanes.
49
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
Exit 769A
Toward Downtown, Theatre District
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
50
Continue on Smith Street
0.1 mi
·
29 sec
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Smith Street
51
Turn left onto Preston Street
331 ft
·
16 sec
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Preston Street
52
Turn left onto Louisiana Street
179 ft
·
5 sec
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Louisiana Street
53
Arrive at destination
Louisiana Street
Trip Plan
Planning for two scheduled stops will help you maintain your energy levels over the nearly nine-hour drive. Given the length of the trip, departing early in the morning is essential to avoid finishing your second day late at night. Keep your $82 fuel budget in mind when planning your refueling stops, as local road travel can sometimes lead to varying availability. Since you are navigating through multiple local streets like West 1st Street, consider using a reliable GPS to stay on track during the transition points. Breaking the journey into two days is the best way to ensure you arrive in Houston feeling refreshed.
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
This drive is better paced as a 2-day trip.
Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 279.4 miles from Anton, TX, or about 5h 1m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 137 miles.
Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 123 miles or 2h 10m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 279.4 miles or 5h 1m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Overnight split
Day 1 wrap after about 279.4 miles or 5h 1m
Stop before fatigue turns the last few hours into a grind. You want day two to start fresh, not just resumed.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 9h
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 Anton, 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.
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Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.
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Treat this as a 2-day road trip and book the overnight stop before the busiest arrival window.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Anton, TX
Aim for roughly 279 miles and 5.1 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Houston, TX
Aim for roughly 279 miles and 5.1 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 123 miles from Anton, TX.
This route usually feels better as a 2-day drive than as one long push.
Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Texas State Highway 71 for about 137 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 279.4 mi from Anton, TX · 5h 1m into the drive
First major stop
Coffee and fuel
184 mi into the route
Best for: Coffee, fuel, and an easy first stretch
This is a natural early stop once the first hours of the drive are behind you.
Second major stop
Overnight candidate
369 mi into the route
Best for: Hotel check-in, dinner, and a fresh start
This lines up well with a realistic day-end stop if you are breaking the drive into stages.
Find hotels in Round Rock, TXOvernight Options
Night 1
279 mi · about 5.1h in
A practical overnight split lands near Killeen, TX after about 279 miles or 5.1 hours of driving.
Find hotelsPacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 123 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 279.4 miles from Anton, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Texas State Highway 71 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 137 miles.
Overnight split
Hotel stopFor a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 279 miles or 5.1 hours on the road.
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.
On a multi-day trip, keep the last day a little lighter so you reach Houston, TX with some flexibility left in the schedule.
After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$85.34 one way
$170.69 round trip
$3.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
196 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $93.53 | $187.05 |
| premium | $4.59 | $100.98 | $201.97 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $124.12 | $248.25 |
Estimated Tolls: $1.23
183A Toll Road
(14.3 mi)
$1.00
Katy Tollway
(3.2 mi)
$0.23
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$85
Tolls
$1
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$217–$327
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 195.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $59 in charging · 2 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 167.6 | 2 | $58.66 | $26.82 |
| Efficient EV | 139.7 | 1 | $48.89 | $22.35 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 223.5 | 2 | $78.22 | $35.76 |
Gas CO2
195 kg
EV CO2
65 kg (67% less)
Plan for 2 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
4:49 PM
CDT
Current temp
70°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
55°F
Sweetwater, TX
184 mi in
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.
For long drives, weather on day two can matter just as much as conditions at departure, so check the whole travel window rather than only the first day.
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
22 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
10h 7m on the road
This is long enough that the arrival forecast matters almost as much as departure conditions. Recheck both ends before you roll.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Anton, TX to Houston, TX covers 558.7 miles and takes about 10h 7m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Texas State Highway 71, US Highway 84, State Highway 153. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.
Yes. This route is usually more comfortable as a 2-day drive. A sensible stopping point is after roughly 279 miles on day one.
The midpoint is about 279.4 miles from Anton, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $85.34 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
Plan about 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a demanding drive. With 25 significant decision points across 558.7 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 140.8 miles (US 84): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 147.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 365.9 miles (183A Toll / 183A Toll Road): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Anton, TX and Houston, TX, road signs point toward Sh 70 South, Sh 70 Business: Sweetwater, San Angelo and 71 Toll East.
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