Origin
Bovina, TX
Late night in Bovina on Saturday
Local time
4:30 AM
CDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bovina, TX to Houston, TX
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
9h 59m
Distance
621.2 mi
1,000 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
2-day trip
Fuel Cost
$94
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
9h 51m
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6 AM
10h 0m
8 AM
10h 18m
10 AM
10h 6m
12 PM
10h 4m
3 PM
10h 7m
5 PM
10h 17m
8 PM
9h 54m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Houston, TX
Trace Hudson
Trip Overview
The drive from Bovina, TX to Houston, TX covers 621.2 miles and takes about 9h 59m behind the wheel. It usually feels better as a 2-day road trip than as one long push.
The route leans on North 1st Street, East American Boulevard, Avenue Q for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is long-distance drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $93.86 one way before food or hotel costs.
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
310.6 miles from Bovina, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 4h 59m into the drive .
About the Cities
Arriving in Houston, TX
Full guide →“Space City” · Founded 1836
Houston is a sprawling port city in Southeastern Texas. An oil boom and continuing international immigration has brought explosive growth to the city, and it is now the fifth largest metropolitan area in the United States and the most diverse large city since 2021. While at first glance, the city appears to be a 9-5 central business district surrounded by a sea of suburbs and strip malls, there are many hidden gems to be discovered.
Top landmarks
- • Museum of Fine Arts, Houston — art museum in Houston, Texas
- • Astrodome — historic place in Houston, Harris County, Texas
- • Rothko Chapel — building in Houston, Harris County, Texas
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 2 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
9h 59m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Scenic Drive
Long-distance drive route profile.
Drive Character
At 621.2 miles and 9h 59m of driving, this is a route where fuel stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single turn. The main roads are North 1st Street and East American Boulevard.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 53 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
North 1st Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
At 9h 59m, this is a long-haul route where pacing matters more than any single turn. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The route itself is not hard, but at 9h 59m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Bovina, TX to Houston, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North 1st Street | — | — |
| East American Boulevard | — | — |
| Avenue Q | — | — |
| Slaton Road | — | — |
| Highway 84 | — | — |
| Trooper Jerry Don Davis Memorial Highway | — | — |
| East 15th Street | — | — |
| Ralls Road | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
North 1st Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bovina, TX and Houston, TX.
1
Start on the route
9.0 mi
·
9 min
·
the route
2
Turn right
21 mi
·
21 min
3
Keep slight right
325 ft
·
5 sec
4
Turn straight onto North 1st Street
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
North 1st Street
5
Turn left onto East American Boulevard
18 mi
·
18 min
·
East American Boulevard
6
Continue straight
8.0 mi
·
7 min
7
Continue straight
42 mi
·
43 min
8
Merge slight left onto Avenue Q
4.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Avenue Q
9
Continue on Slaton Road
4.8 mi
·
6 min
·
Slaton Road
10
Continue on East Highway 84
6.9 mi
·
6 min
·
East Highway 84
11
Continue on Trooper Jerry Don Davis Memorial Highway
4.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Trooper Jerry Don Davis Memorial Highway
12
Continue on East Highway 84
20 mi
·
20 min
·
East Highway 84
13
Continue on North US Highway 84
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
North US Highway 84
14
Turn left onto East 15th Street
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
East 15th Street
15
Turn right onto Ralls Road
0.4 mi
·
38 sec
·
Ralls Road
16
Turn straight onto North Avenue F
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
North Avenue F
17
At the end of the road, turn left onto US Highway 84
74 mi
·
1 hr 14 min
·
US Highway 84
18
Keep slight left to continue on I 20 East, US 84 East: Abilene
6.5 mi
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6 min
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I 20 East, US 84 East: Abilene
19
Take the exit slight right toward SH 70 South, SH 70 Business: Sweetwater, San Angelo
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
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SH 70 South, SH 70 Business: Sweetwater, San Angelo
20
Turn slight left onto Southwest Georgia Avenue
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
Southwest Georgia Avenue
21
Turn right onto Lamar Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Lamar Street
22
Continue on State Highway 70
10 mi
·
10 min
·
State Highway 70
23
Turn left onto State Highway 153
69 mi
·
1 hr 14 min
·
State Highway 153
24
Continue on West Walnut Street
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
West Walnut Street
25
Continue on East Walnut Street
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
East Walnut Street
26
At the end of the road, turn left
9.4 mi
·
10 min
27
Continue straight
21 mi
·
24 min
28
Turn right onto Garmon Drive
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Garmon Drive
29
Continue on US Highway 84 East
29 mi
·
33 min
·
US Highway 84 East
30
Turn right
22 mi
·
25 min
31
Continue straight
15 mi
·
15 min
32
Merge slight left onto North US Highway 281
259 ft
·
4 sec
·
North US Highway 281
33
Continue on North Key Avenue
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
North Key Avenue
34
Continue on South US Highway 183
35 mi
·
38 min
·
South US Highway 183
35
Continue straight
0.4 mi
·
30 sec
36
Keep slight left to continue on 183A Toll Road
14 mi
·
14 min
·
183A Toll Road
37
Continue straight
15 mi
·
17 min
38
Continue on Bergstrom Expressway
6.3 mi
·
6 min
·
Bergstrom Expressway
39
Continue on Bastrop Highway
0.4 mi
·
26 sec
·
Bastrop Highway
40
Take the exit slight left toward TX 71 East: Austin-Bergstrom International Airport
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
TX 71 East: Austin-Bergstrom International Airport
41
Continue on East State Highway 71
2.2 mi
·
2 min
·
East State Highway 71
42
Turn straight onto Bastrop Freeway
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Bastrop Freeway
43
Continue on East State Highway 71
0.5 mi
·
29 sec
·
East State Highway 71
44
Continue on Texas State Highway 71
137 mi
·
2 hr 25 min
·
Texas State Highway 71
45
Take the exit slight left toward I 10 Toll: Katy Tollway
0.3 mi
·
22 sec
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I 10 Toll: Katy Tollway
46
Merge slight left onto Katy Tollway
3.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Katy Tollway
47
Take the exit slight right
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
48
Merge slight right onto Katy Freeway
11 mi
·
13 min
·
Katy Freeway
49
Take the exit slight right toward Downtown, Theatre District
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
·
Downtown, Theatre District
50
Continue on Smith Street
0.1 mi
·
29 sec
·
Smith Street
51
Turn left onto Preston Street
331 ft
·
17 sec
·
Preston Street
52
Turn left onto Louisiana Street
180 ft
·
5 sec
·
Louisiana Street
53
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
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 310.6 miles from Bovina, TX, or about 4h 59m into the drive.
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 137 miles or 2h 12m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 310.6 miles or 4h 59m 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 310.6 miles or 4h 59m
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 1m
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 Bovina, 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 Bovina, TX
Aim for roughly 311 miles and 5 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Houston, TX
Aim for roughly 311 miles and 5 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 137 miles from Bovina, 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 310.6 mi from Bovina, TX · 4h 59m into the drive
First major stop
Coffee and fuel
205 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
410 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 Leander, TXOvernight Options
Night 1
311 mi · about 5h in
A practical overnight split lands near Stephenville, TX after about 311 miles or 5 hours of driving.
Find hotelsPacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 137 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 310.6 miles from Bovina, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Overnight split
Hotel stopFor a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 311 miles or 5 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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$93.86 one way
$187.73 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
217 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $102.74 | $205.49 |
| premium | $4.54 | $110.91 | $221.82 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $137.15 | $274.31 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$94
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$224–$334
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 217.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $65 in charging · 2 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 186.4 | 2 | $65.23 | $29.82 |
| Efficient EV | 155.3 | 1 | $54.36 | $24.85 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 248.5 | 3 | $86.97 | $39.76 |
Gas CO2
217 kg
EV CO2
73 kg (66% 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
Late night in Houston on Saturday
Local time
4:30 AM
CDT
Current temp
79°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
59°F
Sweetwater, TX
205 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
31 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
9h 59m 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 Bovina, TX to Houston, TX covers 621.2 miles and takes about 9h 59m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are North 1st Street, East American Boulevard, Avenue Q. 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 311 miles on day one.
The midpoint is about 310.6 miles from Bovina, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $93.86 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.
The route itself is not hard, but at 9h 59m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Bovina, TX to Houston, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Bovina, TX to Houston, TX does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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