Origin
Clarksville, TX
Late night in Clarksville on Monday
Local time
4:19 AM
CDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Clarksville, TX to Houston, TX
Drive Time
5h 51m
Distance
300.2 mi
483 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$46
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 39m
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6 AM
5h 52m
8 AM
6h 18m
10 AM
6h 1m
12 PM
5h 58m
3 PM
6h 2m
5 PM
6h 17m
8 PM
5h 44m
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
Traveling from Clarksville to Houston covers 300.9 miles and takes approximately 5 hours and 12 minutes of drive time. Since the entire journey stays within the Great Plains region of Texas, you will experience a consistent landscape throughout your trip. This route is perfectly manageable as a single-day excursion, meaning you can reach your destination without needing an overnight stay. You should budget about $45 for fuel to complete the trip. Because this drive relies on local roads like Clarksville Road and Paris Road rather than major interstates, it offers a more grounded, community-focused experience for your travel itinerary.
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
150.1 miles from Clarksville, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 55m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that keeps you engaged behind the wheel. Unlike a monotonous interstate slog, this route features 0% highway share, requiring your full attention as you navigate through various turns. You won't find any long, uninterrupted highway stretches here, as the longest segment on the Captain Henry Stout Bypass is 0 miles. Instead, the journey focuses on local connectivity, which defines the personality of this 300.9-mile trip. Navigating these local passages offers a distinct change of pace compared to high-speed transit, making it a trip suited for those who prefer steady, attentive driving.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 57 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Captain Henry Stout Bypass 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 5h 51m 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 Clarksville, TX to Houston, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Captain Henry Stout Bypass | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Clarksville Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Paris Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Halesboro Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Broadway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Mount Pleasant Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highway 271 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North First Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Captain Henry Stout Bypass
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Clarksville, TX and Houston, TX.
1
Start on West Main Street
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
West Main Street
2
Turn left onto Captain Henry Stout Bypass
13 mi
·
19 min
·
Captain Henry Stout Bypass
3
Continue on Clarksville Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Clarksville Road
4
Turn left onto Paris Road
0.3 mi
·
22 sec
·
Paris Road
5
Continue on Halesboro Street
486 ft
·
6 sec
·
Halesboro Street
6
Continue on Broadway
0.2 mi
·
14 sec
·
Broadway
7
Continue on Mount Pleasant Road
0.9 mi
·
59 sec
·
Mount Pleasant Road
8
Continue on US Highway 271 South
8.3 mi
·
9 min
·
US Highway 271 South
9
Continue on North First Street
0.7 mi
·
50 sec
·
North First Street
10
Continue on North US Highway 271
12 mi
·
13 min
·
North US Highway 271
11
Continue on North US Highway 271
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
North US Highway 271
12
Continue on West Ferguson Road
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
West Ferguson Road
13
Turn straight onto Bill Ratliff Freeway
5.5 mi
·
6 min
·
Bill Ratliff Freeway
14
Continue on South US Highway 271
4.2 mi
·
4 min
·
South US Highway 271
15
Continue straight
23 mi
·
26 min
16
Turn straight
1.4 mi
·
1 min
17
Turn left
6.5 mi
·
7 min
18
At the end of the road, turn left
4.1 mi
·
5 min
19
At the end of the road, turn left onto West Upshur Avenue
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
West Upshur Avenue
20
Turn right onto North Main Street
0.3 mi
·
23 sec
·
North Main Street
21
Turn slight right onto South Tyler Street
1.6 mi
·
1 min
·
South Tyler Street
22
Turn left onto State Highway 135
11 mi
·
13 min
·
State Highway 135
23
Keep slight left
49 ft
·
1 sec
24
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Houston Street
105 ft
·
2 sec
·
Houston Street
25
Exit the roundabout onto Houston Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Houston Street
26
At the end of the road, turn right onto South Henderson Boulevard
16 mi
·
19 min
·
South Henderson Boulevard
27
Continue on Highway 79
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Highway 79
28
Turn left onto US Route 259
16 mi
·
18 min
·
US Route 259
29
Continue on North Railroad Avenue
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
North Railroad Avenue
30
Continue on US Route 259
3.0 mi
·
3 min
·
US Route 259
31
Continue on US Highway 259
11 mi
·
12 min
·
US Highway 259
32
Take the exit slight right toward US 59 South: Lufkin
223 ft
·
6 sec
·
US 59 South: Lufkin
33
Continue straight
420 ft
·
12 sec
34
Continue straight
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
35
Turn left
105 ft
·
4 sec
36
Turn right onto North US Highway 59
0.7 mi
·
48 sec
·
North US Highway 59
37
Continue on Northwest Stallings Drive
6.4 mi
·
7 min
·
Northwest Stallings Drive
38
Continue on Stallings Drive
0.4 mi
·
26 sec
·
Stallings Drive
39
Take the exit slight right
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
40
Turn straight
223 ft
·
6 sec
41
Merge slight left onto South Street
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
South Street
42
Continue on South US Highway 59
19 mi
·
22 min
·
South US Highway 59
43
Take the exit slight right toward South First Street
397 ft
·
10 sec
·
South First Street
44
Turn straight onto South Medford Drive
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
South Medford Drive
45
Turn left onto South First Street
4.1 mi
·
5 min
·
South First Street
46
Continue on US 59
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
US 59
47
Continue on Diboll Relief Route
111 mi
·
2 hr 1 min
·
Diboll Relief Route
48
Take the exit slight right toward I 10 East, I 10 West: Beaumont, San Antonio
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
I 10 East, I 10 West: Beaumont, San Antonio
49
Keep slight right to continue on I 10 West: San Antonio
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
I 10 West: San Antonio
50
Merge slight left onto East Freeway
0.5 mi
·
35 sec
·
East Freeway
51
Take the exit slight right toward San Jacinto Street, Main Street
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
San Jacinto Street, Main Street
52
Turn straight onto Providence Street
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
Providence Street
53
Continue on North San Jacinto Street
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
·
North San Jacinto Street
54
Continue on Fannin Street
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
·
Fannin Street
55
Turn right onto Prairie Street
0.3 mi
·
48 sec
·
Prairie Street
56
Turn right onto Louisiana Street
515 ft
·
17 sec
·
Louisiana Street
57
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Given the 5-hour and 12-minute duration, plan to depart early in the morning to maximize your daylight hours and minimize traffic fatigue. With only one recommended stop planned, you have significant flexibility to pace your journey according to your own needs. Keep a close eye on your fuel gauge, as the $45 estimate assumes steady driving conditions on local roads. Since this route lacks long highway stretches, prioritize comfort and frequent hydration to stay sharp through the numerous turns. A helpful tip for this specific drive is to pre-map your navigation through the local bypasses and road segments to ensure you stay on track through the winding local sections.
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 150.1 miles from Clarksville, TX, or about 2h 55m 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 33m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 150.1 miles or 2h 55m 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 48m
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 Clarksville, 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.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Clarksville, TX
This is one driving day of about 300.2 miles and 5h 51m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Clarksville, 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 150.1 mi from Clarksville, TX · 2h 55m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
150 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 150.1 miles from Clarksville, 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
$45.86 one way
$91.71 round trip
$3.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
105 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $50.25 | $100.51 |
| premium | $4.59 | $54.26 | $108.52 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $66.69 | $133.39 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$46
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$71–$96
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 105 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $32 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 90.1 | 1 | $31.52 | $14.41 |
| Efficient EV | 75.1 | 0 | $26.27 | $12.01 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 120.1 | 1 | $42.03 | $19.21 |
Gas CO2
105 kg
EV CO2
35 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
Late night in Houston on Monday
Local time
4:19 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.
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
7 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
5h 51m 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 Clarksville, TX to Houston, TX covers 300.2 miles and takes about 5h 51m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Captain Henry Stout Bypass, Clarksville Road, Paris Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 150.1 miles from Clarksville, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $45.86 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 5h 51m 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 Clarksville, TX to Houston, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Clarksville, TX to Houston, TX does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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