Trip from Del Rio, TX to Houston, TX

Drive Time

5h 23m

Distance

347.8 mi

Route Type

Turn-heavy local drive

Long day trip

Trip Overview

The drive from Del Rio, TX to Houston, TX covers 347.8 miles and takes about 5h 23m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on East Gibbs Street, Highway 90 East, US 90 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $51.75 one way before food or hotel costs.

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

173.9 miles from Del Rio, TX

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 41m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 5h 23m drive with frequent turns across 347.8 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 22 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

East Gibbs Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
East Gibbs Street	Unavailable	Refreshing
Highway 90 East	Unavailable	Refreshing
US 90	Unavailable	Refreshing
Highway 90	Unavailable	Refreshing
West Main Street	Unavailable	Refreshing
19th Street	Unavailable	Refreshing
Cleto Rodriguez Freeway	Unavailable	Refreshing
Jose Lopez Freeway	Unavailable	Refreshing

Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.

Longest stretch: East Gibbs Street — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Step-by-Step Directions

1

Start on Spur 297

2

Turn right onto East Gibbs Street

3

Continue on US Highway 90 East

4

Merge slight left onto US 90

5

Continue on East US Highway 90

6

Continue on West Main Street

7

Continue on East US Highway 90

8

Continue on 19th Street

9

Continue on US Highway 90 East

10

Continue on Cleto Rodriguez Freeway

11

Continue on Jose Lopez Freeway

12

Continue on 90th Infantry Division Highway

13

Continue on I 10 East: Houston, Austin, Waco

14

Take the exit slight left toward I 10 Toll: Katy Tollway

15

Merge slight left onto Katy Tollway

16

Take the exit slight right

17

Merge slight right onto Katy Freeway

18

Take the exit slight right toward Downtown, Theatre District

19

Continue on Smith Street

20

Turn left onto Preston Street

21

Turn left onto Louisiana Street

22

Arrive at your destination

When to Leave

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 173.9 miles from Del Rio, TX, or about 2h 41m into the drive.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Drive Plan

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 14m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 173.9 miles or 2h 41m 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 27m

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 Del Rio, 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.

Trip Strategy

Day 1

Settle into the route from Del Rio, TX

This is one driving day of about 347.8 miles and 5h 23m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Del Rio, 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.

Best Stop Towns on This Route

These towns line up with the pace of this drive and give you clearer places to stop with a purpose.

Late stop town

Meal stop

San Antonio, TX

174 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.

Popular next leg

San Antonio, TX to Houston, TX

197.3 mi · 2h 58m

Travel Advice

Arrival Notes

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.

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.

Stops Along the Way

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 173.9 mi from Del Rio, TX

Kerrville, TX

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

San Antonio, TX

Meal break

The midpoint is around 173.9 miles from Del Rio, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions for the drive, so the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
regular	$3.78	$51.75	$103.49
midgrade	$4.25	$58.22	$116.44
premium	$4.59	$62.86	$125.73
diesel	$3.99	$54.68	$109.35

Based on 25.4 MPG average. Estimated CO2 emission: 121.7 kg one way.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Del Rio, TX to Houston, TX covers 347.8 miles and takes about 5h 23m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are East Gibbs Street, Highway 90 East, US 90. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 173.9 miles from Del Rio, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $51.75 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.