Origin
Cameron Park, TX
Night in Cameron Park on Thursday
Local time
9:01 PM
CDT
Current temp
70°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Cameron Park, TX to Houston, TX
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
7h 3m
Distance
351.6 mi
566 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$53
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
6h 52m
★
6 AM
7h 3m
8 AM
7h 26m
10 AM
7h 11m
12 PM
7h 9m
3 PM
7h 12m
5 PM
7h 25m
8 PM
6h 57m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Cameron Park, TX
Kelly
Houston, TX
Trace Hudson
Trip Overview
Embarking on a 351.6-mile journey from Cameron Park, TX, to Houston, TX, this drive is estimated to take approximately 7 hours and 3 minutes of pure travel time. Designed as a highway-focused experience, 94% of the route utilizes major roadways, making it an efficient trip. With a projected fuel cost of around $53 and planned stops, this route is well-suited for a single-day adventure, though you can certainly adjust the pace. You'll be traversing through the Great Plains region for both your departure and arrival points, maintaining a consistent landscape.
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
2 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
175.8 miles from Cameron Park, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 36m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 7h 3m. Total distance: 351.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 2 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
7h 3m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Drive Character
This drive predominantly features a highway-focused profile, with a substantial 94% share on major roads. You'll experience a long, uninterrupted stretch of 126.7 miles on U.S. Highway 77, offering a consistent pace. The primary arteries guiding you are U.S. Highway 77 and US Highway 59 South, suggesting a straightforward and largely uninterrupted travel experience. Expect a consistent cruising speed for the majority of your journey.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 38 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
U.S. Highway 77 is the longest continuous segment at about 126.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on U.S. Highway 77 and US Highway 59 South. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.8 miles in near FM 1847 / Paredes Line Road.
Driving Effort
9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 24 significant decision points across 351.6 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 0.8 miles (FM 1847 / Paredes Line Road): Navigation decision point; at 130.3 miles: Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 149.6 miles (US 77): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 24 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.8 mi into trip
|
~3m in
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FM 1847 / Paredes Line Road
At end of road, turn right onto FM 1847 / Paredes Line Road
Navigation decision point
5
130.3 mi into trip
|
~2h 43m in
Turn sharp right
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
5
149.6 mi into trip
|
~3h 5m in
|
US 77
Take the exit onto US 77 toward Sinton, Victoria
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward Sinton, Victoria
8
348.8 mi into trip
|
~6h 57m in
Keep slight left at fork toward Richmond Avenue, Downtown via Louisiana Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left lane.
Toward Richmond Avenue, Downtown via Louisiana...
7
349.6 mi into trip
|
~6h 58m in
Take the exit toward Downtown, Louisiana Street
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.
Toward Downtown, Louisiana Street
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Cameron Park, TX and Houston, TX, road signs point toward Sinton and Victoria.
Sinton
149.6 mi in
|
~3h 5m
|
via US 77
Victoria
149.6 mi in
|
~3h 5m
|
via US 77
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| U.S. Highway 77 | 126.7 mi | 2h 20m |
| US Highway 59 South | 88.6 mi | 1h 38m |
| US 77 | 37.6 mi | 44m |
| United States Highway 77 | 33 mi | 37m |
| Southwest Freeway | 32.6 mi | 37m |
| County Road 79 | 4 mi | 15m |
| Paredes Line Road | 3 mi | 4m |
| Driscoll Bypass | 2.3 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
U.S. Highway 77
— 126.7 mi, about 2h 20m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cameron Park, TX and Houston, TX.
1
Start on Avenida Florencia
0.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Avenida Florencia
2
Turn left onto Avenida Gregory
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
·
Avenida Gregory
3
At end of road, turn right onto FM 1847
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Paredes Line Road
4
Turn left onto FM 511
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
FM 511
5
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Toward TX 550 Toll North, TX 169 Toll North
6
Merge onto I 169; TX 550 Toll
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Interstate 169
7
Merge onto I 69E; US 77; US 83
2.2 mi
·
2 min
·
North Expressway
8
Continue on I 69E; US 77; US 83
102 mi
·
1 hr 53 min
·
U.S. Highway 77
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
14 sec
10
Merge onto I 69E; US 77
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
I 69E; US 77
11
Continue on U.S. Highway 77
12 mi
·
12 min
·
U.S. Highway 77
12
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
13
Turn straight onto US Highway 77 Frontage Road
485 ft
·
17 sec
·
US Highway 77 Frontage Road
14
Turn right onto County Road 10
1.0 mi
·
4 min
·
County Road 10
15
Turn left onto County Road 79
4.0 mi
·
15 min
·
County Road 79
16
Turn left onto County Road 18
0.2 mi
·
43 sec
·
County Road 18
17
Turn sharp right
1.1 mi
·
2 min
18
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
57 sec
19
Merge onto US 77
2.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Driscoll Bypass
20
Continue on US 77
13 mi
·
14 min
·
U.S. Highway 77
21
Merge onto I 37; US 77; I 69E
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
I 37; US 77; I 69E
22
Keep slight left at fork
0.8 mi
·
50 sec
23
Continue on I 37; US 77; I 69E
463 ft
·
5 sec
·
I 37; US 77; I 69E
24
Take the exit onto US 77
38 mi
·
44 min
·
US 77
Toward Sinton, Victoria
25
Turn slight right onto US 77
33 mi
·
37 min
·
United States Highway 77
26
Keep slight left at fork onto Spur 91
1.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Spur 91
27
Merge onto US 59
89 mi
·
1 hr 38 min
·
US Highway 59 South
28
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
29
Continue on 59 Northbound Frontage Road
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
59 Northbound Frontage Road
30
Continue on this road
0.4 mi
·
58 sec
·
this road
31
Continue on US 59 Northbound Frontage Road
2.0 mi
·
4 min
·
US 59 Northbound Frontage Road
32
Continue on Southwest Freeway Frontage Road
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Southwest Freeway Frontage Road
33
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Toward I 69 North, US 59 North
34
Merge onto I 69; US 59
33 mi
·
37 min
·
Southwest Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
35
Keep slight left at fork
0.9 mi
·
1 min
Toward Richmond Avenue, Downtown via Louisiana Street
Use the slight left lane.
36
Take the exit
155 ft
·
3 sec
Toward Downtown, Louisiana Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
37
Continue on Louisiana Street
1.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Louisiana Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
38
Arrive at destination
Louisiana Street
Trip Plan
To make the most of this 7-hour drive, aim for an early morning departure from Cameron Park to maximize daylight and ensure you reach Houston with ample time. With only two recommended stops, you'll want to plan them strategically along the 351.6-mile route, perhaps around the halfway point to break up the longest stretch of 126.7 miles. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially during the longer segments on U.S. Highway 77, as services can be spaced out. The fuel cost is estimated at $53, so budget accordingly.
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.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 175.8 miles from Cameron Park, TX, or about 3h 36m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 126.7 miles.
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 77 miles or 1h 29m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 175.8 miles or 3h 36m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 5h 46m
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 Cameron Park, 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.
+
Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Cameron Park, TX
This is one driving day of about 351.6 miles and 7h 3m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 77 miles from Cameron Park, TX.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on U.S. Highway 77 for about 126.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 175.8 mi from Cameron Park, TX · 3h 36m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
176 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 77 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 175.8 miles from Cameron Park, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before U.S. Highway 77 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 126.7 miles.
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.
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
$53.13 one way
$106.26 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
123 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $58.15 | $116.30 |
| premium | $4.54 | $62.78 | $125.55 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $77.63 | $155.26 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$53
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$78–$103
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 123 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $37 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 105.5 | 1 | $36.92 | $16.88 |
| Efficient EV | 87.9 | 1 | $30.77 | $14.06 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 140.6 | 1 | $49.22 | $22.50 |
Gas CO2
123 kg
EV CO2
41 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
Night in Houston on Thursday
Local time
9:01 PM
CDT
Current temp
79°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
9 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
7h 3m on the road
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Cameron Park, TX to Houston, TX covers 351.6 miles and takes about 7h 3m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are U.S. Highway 77, US Highway 59 South, US 77. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 175.8 miles from Cameron Park, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $53.13 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 24 significant decision points across 351.6 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 0.8 miles (FM 1847 / Paredes Line Road): Navigation decision point; at 130.3 miles: Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 149.6 miles (US 77): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Cameron Park, TX and Houston, TX, road signs point toward Sinton and Victoria.
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