Origin
Hearne, TX
Afternoon in Hearne on Sunday
Local time
12:36 PM
CDT
Current temp
81°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hearne, TX to Houston, TX
Drive Time
1h 52m
Distance
119.5 mi
192 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$18
one way
Photo: Trace Hudson
Trip Overview
The drive from Hearne, TX to Houston, TX covers 119.5 miles and takes about 1h 52m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Highway 6, North Earl Rudder Freeway, TX 105 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $18.25 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
59.7 miles from Hearne, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 56m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 52m drive with frequent turns across 119.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 23 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Highway 6 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. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Hearne, TX to Houston, TX is easy. At 1h 52m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Hearne, TX to Houston, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Highway 6 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Earl Rudder Freeway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| TX 105 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highway 105 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Aggie Expressway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| MCTRA 249 Tollway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Tomball Tollway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Tomball Parkway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Highway 6
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hearne, TX and Houston, TX.
1
Start on South Market Street
0.7 mi
·
55 sec
·
South Market Street
2
Continue on South State Highway 6
14 mi
·
14 min
·
South State Highway 6
3
Continue on North Earl Rudder Freeway
30 mi
·
31 min
·
North Earl Rudder Freeway
4
Continue on State Highway 6
3.4 mi
·
3 min
·
State Highway 6
5
Take the exit slight right toward East TX 105, Spur 515: Conroe
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
East TX 105, Spur 515: Conroe
6
Turn straight onto State Highway 6
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
State Highway 6
7
Turn left onto State Highway 105
5.9 mi
·
6 min
·
State Highway 105
8
Turn straight onto Aggie Expressway
25 mi
·
27 min
·
Aggie Expressway
9
Continue on MCTRA 249 Tollway
3.6 mi
·
4 min
·
MCTRA 249 Tollway
10
Continue on Tomball Tollway
7.0 mi
·
8 min
·
Tomball Tollway
11
Continue on Tomball Parkway
13 mi
·
16 min
·
Tomball Parkway
12
Continue on West Mount Houston Road
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
West Mount Houston Road
13
Turn right onto Veterans Memorial Drive
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Veterans Memorial Drive
14
Continue on North Freeway Frontage Road
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
North Freeway Frontage Road
15
Take the ramp slight left toward I 45 South
453 ft
·
11 sec
·
I 45 South
16
Merge slight left onto North Freeway
7.4 mi
·
9 min
·
North Freeway
17
Continue on Gulf Freeway
272 ft
·
4 sec
·
Gulf Freeway
18
Take the exit slight left toward I 10 East: Beaumont
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
·
I 10 East: Beaumont
19
Keep slight left to continue on Milam Street
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
Milam Street
20
Continue on Milam Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Milam Street
21
Turn right onto Prairie Street
328 ft
·
14 sec
·
Prairie Street
22
Turn right onto Louisiana Street
515 ft
·
17 sec
·
Louisiana Street
23
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 59.7 miles from Hearne, TX, or about 56m 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 15m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 59.7 miles or 56m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 32m
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 Hearne, 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.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Hearne, TX
This is one driving day of about 119.5 miles and 1h 52m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Hearne, TX.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 59.7 mi from Hearne, TX · 56m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
60 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 59.7 miles from Hearne, 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
$18.25 one way
$36.51 round trip
$3.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
42 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $20.00 | $40.01 |
| premium | $4.59 | $21.60 | $43.20 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $26.55 | $53.10 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$18
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$43–$68
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 41.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $13 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 35.9 | 0 | $12.55 | $5.74 |
| Efficient EV | 29.9 | 0 | $10.46 | $4.78 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 47.8 | 0 | $16.73 | $7.65 |
Gas CO2
42 kg
EV CO2
14 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
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
Afternoon in Houston on Sunday
Local time
12:36 PM
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
11 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 52m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Hearne, TX to Houston, TX covers 119.5 miles and takes about 1h 52m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Highway 6, North Earl Rudder Freeway, TX 105. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 59.7 miles from Hearne, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $18.25 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
The drive from Hearne, TX to Houston, TX is easy. At 1h 52m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Hearne, TX to Houston, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Hearne, TX to Houston, TX does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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