Drive Time
3h 57m
Distance
222.1 mi
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$33
one way
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The drive from Big Sandy, TX to Houston, TX covers 222.1 miles and takes about 3h 57m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on East Broadway Street, North Main Street, South Tyler Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $33.04 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
111.1 miles from Big Sandy, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 58m into the drive .
Expect a 3h 57m drive with frequent turns across 222.1 miles of local and secondary roads.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East Broadway Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South Tyler Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highway 135 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Houston Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South Henderson Boulevard | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highway 79 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Route 259 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Big Sandy, TX and Houston, TX.
Start on North Tyler Street
Turn left onto East Broadway Street
Turn right onto North Main Street
Turn slight right onto South Tyler Street
Turn left onto State Highway 135
Keep slight left
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Houston Street
Exit the roundabout onto Houston Street
At the end of the road, turn right onto South Henderson Boulevard
Continue on Highway 79
Turn left onto US Route 259
Continue on North Railroad Avenue
Continue on US Route 259
Continue on US Highway 259
Take the exit slight right toward US 59 South: Lufkin
Continue straight
Continue straight
Turn left
Turn right onto North US Highway 59
Continue on Northwest Stallings Drive
Continue on Stallings Drive
Take the exit slight right
Turn straight
Merge slight left onto South Street
Continue on South US Highway 59
Take the exit slight right toward South First Street
Turn straight onto South Medford Drive
Turn left onto South First Street
Continue on US 59
Continue on Diboll Relief Route
Take the exit slight right toward I 10 East, I 10 West: Beaumont, San Antonio
Keep slight right to continue on I 10 West: San Antonio
Merge slight left onto East Freeway
Take the exit slight right toward San Jacinto Street, Main Street
Turn straight onto Providence Street
Continue on North San Jacinto Street
Continue on Fannin Street
Turn right onto Prairie Street
Turn right onto Louisiana Street
Arrive at your destination
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.
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 25m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 111.1 miles or 1h 58m 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 14m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Houston, TX than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Big Sandy, 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 Big Sandy, TX
This is one driving day of about 222.1 miles and 3h 57m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 111.1 mi from Big Sandy, TX · 1h 58m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
111 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.
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 111.1 miles from Big Sandy, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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.
Regular Gas
$33.04 one way
$66.09 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $37.18 | $74.36 |
| premium | $4.59 | $40.14 | $80.29 |
| diesel | $3.99 | $34.92 | $69.83 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$33
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$58–$83
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 77.7 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $23 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 66.6 | 0 | $23.32 | $10.66 |
| Efficient EV | 55.5 | 0 | $19.43 | $8.88 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 88.8 | 1 | $31.09 | $14.21 |
Gas CO2
78 kg
EV CO2
26 kg (67% 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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Morning in Big Sandy on Saturday
Local time
6:26 AM
CDT
Current temp
64°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Morning in Houston on Saturday
Local time
6:26 AM
CDT
Current temp
70°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
65°F
Longview, TX
111 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.
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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