Drive Time
4h 18m
Distance
223.2 mi
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$33
one way
The drive from Houston, TX to Big Sandy, TX covers 223.2 miles and takes about 4h 18m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Franklin Street, San Jacinto Street, Rothwell Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $33.21 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
111.6 miles from Houston, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 9m into the drive .
Expect a 4h 18m drive with frequent turns across 223.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Franklin Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| San Jacinto Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Rothwell Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 59 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East Freeway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 69 North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Eastex Freeway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 59 North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Houston, TX and Big Sandy, TX.
Start on Louisiana Street
Turn right onto Franklin Street
Turn left onto San Jacinto Street
Turn straight onto Rothwell Street
Take the ramp straight toward US 59 East, I 10 East
Merge slight left onto East Freeway
Take the exit slight left toward I 69 North, US 59 North: Cleveland
Merge slight left onto Eastex Freeway
Keep slight left
Continue straight
Continue straight
Take the exit slight right toward US 59 North, Loop 287 East: Nacogdoches
Keep slight right to continue on US 59 North: Nacogdoches
Turn left
Continue straight
Merge slight left onto Southwest Stallings Drive
Continue on North US Highway 59
Take the exit left
Continue straight
Merge slight left onto US Highway 259
Continue on US Route 259
Continue on South Railroad Avenue
Continue on US Route 259
Turn right onto Highway 79
Continue on Kilgore Drive
Keep slight right
Turn left onto Houston Street
Keep slight right to continue on Houston Street
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 135 North
Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 135 North
Continue on South Tyler Street
Continue on South Main Street
Turn left onto West Upshur Avenue
Turn right onto North Tyler Street
Arrive at your destination
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.
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 32m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 111.6 miles or 2h 9m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 32m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Big Sandy, TX than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Houston, 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 Houston, TX
This is one driving day of about 223.2 miles and 4h 18m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 111.6 mi from Houston, TX · 2h 9m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
112 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.
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 111.6 miles from Houston, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Big Sandy, 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 Big Sandy, TX.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$33.21 one way
$66.42 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $37.36 | $74.73 |
| premium | $4.59 | $40.34 | $80.69 |
| diesel | $3.99 | $35.09 | $70.18 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$33
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$58–$83
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 78.1 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $23 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 67 | 0 | $23.44 | $10.71 |
| Efficient EV | 55.8 | 0 | $19.53 | $8.93 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 89.3 | 1 | $31.25 | $14.28 |
Gas CO2
78 kg
EV CO2
26 kg (67% less)
Plan for 0 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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Morning in Houston on Saturday
Local time
6:26 AM
CDT
Current temp
70°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Morning in Big Sandy on Saturday
Local time
6:26 AM
CDT
Current temp
64°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
65°F
Longview, TX
112 mi in
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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
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