Origin
Asherton, TX
Afternoon in Asherton on Sunday
Local time
2:11 PM
CDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Asherton, TX to Houston, TX
Drive Time
4h 55m
Distance
309.7 mi
498 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$47
one way
Houston, TX
Trace Hudson
Trip Overview
The drive from Asherton, TX to Houston, TX covers 309.7 miles and takes about 4h 55m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on FM 190, I-35, Purple Heart Trail for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $47.31 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
154.9 miles from Asherton, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 27m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 4h 55m drive with frequent turns across 309.7 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 22 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
FM 190 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 4h 55m 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 Asherton, TX to Houston, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| FM 190 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I-35 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Purple Heart Trail | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South Pan Am Expressway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 10 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Jose Lopez Freeway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| 90th Infantry Division Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 10 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
FM 190
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Asherton, TX and Houston, TX.
1
Start on Carter Street
0.5 mi
·
47 sec
·
Carter Street
2
Continue on FM 190
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
FM 190
3
Turn left
11 mi
·
14 min
4
At the end of the road, turn right
32 mi
·
47 min
5
Turn left onto I-35 Access Road East
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
I-35 Access Road East
6
Take the ramp slight left
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
7
Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail
60 mi
·
1 hr
·
Purple Heart Trail
8
Continue on South Pan Am Expressway
8.4 mi
·
9 min
·
South Pan Am Expressway
9
Take the exit slight right toward I 10 East, US 90 West, US 90 East, US 87 South: Houston, Del Rio
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
I 10 East, US 90 West, US 90 East, US 87 South: Houston, Del Rio
10
Keep slight right to continue on I 10 East, US 90 East, US 87 South: Houston
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
·
I 10 East, US 90 East, US 87 South: Houston
11
Merge slight left onto Jose Lopez Freeway
8.0 mi
·
9 min
·
Jose Lopez Freeway
12
Continue on 90th Infantry Division Highway
22 mi
·
23 min
·
90th Infantry Division Highway
13
Continue on I 10 East: Houston, Austin, Waco
151 mi
·
2 hr 34 min
·
I 10 East: Houston, Austin, Waco
14
Take the exit slight left toward I 10 Toll: Katy Tollway
0.3 mi
·
22 sec
·
I 10 Toll: Katy Tollway
15
Merge slight left onto Katy Tollway
3.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Katy Tollway
16
Take the exit slight right
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
17
Merge slight right onto Katy Freeway
11 mi
·
13 min
·
Katy Freeway
18
Take the exit slight right toward Downtown, Theatre District
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
·
Downtown, Theatre District
19
Continue on Smith Street
0.1 mi
·
29 sec
·
Smith Street
20
Turn left onto Preston Street
331 ft
·
17 sec
·
Preston Street
21
Turn left onto Louisiana Street
180 ft
·
5 sec
·
Louisiana Street
22
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 154.9 miles from Asherton, TX, or about 2h 27m 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 16m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 154.9 miles or 2h 27m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 2m
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 Asherton, TX so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
+
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 Asherton, TX
This is one driving day of about 309.7 miles and 4h 55m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Asherton, 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 154.9 mi from Asherton, TX · 2h 27m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
155 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 154.9 miles from Asherton, 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
$47.31 one way
$94.62 round trip
$3.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
108 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $51.84 | $103.69 |
| premium | $4.59 | $55.98 | $111.96 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $68.80 | $137.61 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$47
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$72–$97
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 108.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $33 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 92.9 | 1 | $32.52 | $14.87 |
| Efficient EV | 77.4 | 0 | $27.10 | $12.39 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 123.9 | 1 | $43.36 | $19.82 |
Gas CO2
108 kg
EV CO2
36 kg (67% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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
2 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
4h 55m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Asherton, TX to Houston, TX covers 309.7 miles and takes about 4h 55m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are FM 190, I-35, Purple Heart Trail. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 154.9 miles from Asherton, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $47.31 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.
This is a straightforward 4h 55m 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 Asherton, TX to Houston, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Asherton, TX to Houston, TX does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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