Origin
Canutillo, TX
Morning in Canutillo on Monday
Local time
7:36 AM
MDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Canutillo, TX to Houston, TX
Drive Time
11h 28m
Distance
765.6 mi
1,232 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
2-day trip
Fuel Cost
$117
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
11h 18m
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6 AM
11h 29m
8 AM
11h 49m
10 AM
11h 36m
12 PM
11h 34m
3 PM
11h 37m
5 PM
11h 48m
8 PM
11h 22m
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 Canutillo, TX to Houston, TX covers 765.6 miles and takes about 11h 28m behind the wheel. It usually feels better as a 2-day road trip than as one long push.
The route leans on North Mesa Street, South Desert Boulevard, I 10 East for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is long-distance drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $116.95 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
3 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
382.8 miles from Canutillo, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 5h 44m into the drive .
Drive Character
At 765.6 miles and 11h 28m of driving, this is a route where fuel stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single turn. The main roads are North Mesa Street and South Desert Boulevard.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 26 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
North Mesa Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
At 11h 28m, this is a long-haul route where pacing matters more than any single turn. A moderate number of decision points keep you engaged without being stressful.
Route Complexity
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 765.6 miles you will encounter 0 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Canutillo, TX to Houston, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Mesa Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South Desert Boulevard | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 10 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Camino Real de Tierra Adentro | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Frontage Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Interstate 10 West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Loop 1604 West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Loop 1604 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
North Mesa Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Canutillo, TX and Houston, TX.
1
Start on Doniphan Drive
5.0 mi
·
7 min
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Doniphan Drive
2
Turn left onto North Mesa Street
0.5 mi
·
55 sec
·
North Mesa Street
3
Turn right onto South Desert Boulevard
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
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South Desert Boulevard
4
Take the ramp slight left toward I 10 East
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
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I 10 East
5
Merge slight left onto Camino Real de Tierra Adentro
0.3 mi
·
25 sec
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Camino Real de Tierra Adentro
6
Continue straight
175 mi
·
2 hr 53 min
7
Keep slight right
363 mi
·
5 hr 44 min
8
Keep slight right
5.4 mi
·
5 min
9
Take the exit slight right toward Frontage Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
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Frontage Road
10
Turn straight onto Interstate 10 West
0.5 mi
·
54 sec
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Interstate 10 West
11
Turn left onto North Loop 1604 West
0.4 mi
·
43 sec
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North Loop 1604 West
12
Take the ramp straight toward Loop 1604 East
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
Loop 1604 East
13
Merge slight left onto Anderson Loop
25 mi
·
29 min
·
Anderson Loop
14
Turn left onto Interstate 10 East
0.9 mi
·
2 min
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Interstate 10 East
15
Take the ramp slight left
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
16
Merge slight left onto 90th Infantry Division Highway
15 mi
·
15 min
·
90th Infantry Division Highway
17
Continue on I 10 East: Houston, Austin, Waco
151 mi
·
2 hr 34 min
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I 10 East: Houston, Austin, Waco
18
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
19
Merge slight left onto Katy Tollway
3.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Katy Tollway
20
Take the exit slight right
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
21
Merge slight right onto Katy Freeway
11 mi
·
13 min
·
Katy Freeway
22
Take the exit slight right toward Downtown, Theatre District
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
·
Downtown, Theatre District
23
Continue on Smith Street
0.1 mi
·
29 sec
·
Smith Street
24
Turn left onto Preston Street
331 ft
·
17 sec
·
Preston Street
25
Turn left onto Louisiana Street
180 ft
·
5 sec
·
Louisiana Street
26
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 3 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 382.8 miles from Canutillo, TX, or about 5h 44m 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 168 miles or 2h 31m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 382.8 miles or 5h 44m 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 382.8 miles or 5h 44m
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 10h 34m
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 Canutillo, 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 Canutillo, TX
Aim for roughly 383 miles and 5.7 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Houston, TX
Aim for roughly 383 miles and 5.7 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 168 miles from Canutillo, TX.
This route usually feels better as a 2-day drive than as one long push.
Plan about 3 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 382.8 mi from Canutillo, TX · 5h 44m into the drive
First major stop
Coffee and fuel
253 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
505 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 Kerrville, TXOvernight Options
Night 1
383 mi · about 5.7h in
A practical overnight split lands near Live Oak, TX after about 383 miles or 5.7 hours of driving.
Find hotelsPacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 168 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 382.8 miles from Canutillo, 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 383 miles or 5.7 hours on the road.
Final-third reset
Rest stopPlan one more short stretch-and-water break in the final third of the drive so the last arrival window feels easier.
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
$116.95 one way
$233.90 round trip
$3.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
268 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $128.16 | $256.33 |
| premium | $4.59 | $138.38 | $276.76 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $170.09 | $340.18 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$117
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$247–$357
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 267.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $80 in charging · 2 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 229.7 | 2 | $80.39 | $36.75 |
| Efficient EV | 191.4 | 2 | $66.99 | $30.62 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 306.2 | 3 | $107.18 | $49.00 |
Gas CO2
268 kg
EV CO2
90 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
Morning in Houston on Monday
Local time
8:36 AM
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.
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
1 hour later
The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.
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
11h 28m 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 Canutillo, TX to Houston, TX covers 765.6 miles and takes about 11h 28m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are North Mesa Street, South Desert Boulevard, I 10 East. 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 383 miles on day one.
The midpoint is about 382.8 miles from Canutillo, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $116.95 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 3 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 765.6 miles you will encounter 0 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Canutillo, TX to Houston, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Canutillo, TX to Houston, TX does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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