Origin
Houston, TX
Late night in Houston on Saturday
Local time
1:57 AM
CDT
Current temp
79°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Houston, TX to Bovina, TX
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
11h 21m
Distance
632.4 mi
1,018 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
2-day trip
Fuel Cost
$96
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
11h 11m
★
6 AM
11h 21m
8 AM
11h 42m
10 AM
11h 28m
12 PM
11h 26m
3 PM
11h 29m
5 PM
11h 41m
8 PM
11h 15m
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 Houston, TX to Bovina, TX covers 632.4 miles and takes about 11h 21m behind the wheel. It usually feels better as a 2-day road trip than as one long push.
The route leans on I 10 West, Katy Freeway, TX 71 West for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is long-distance drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $95.56 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
316.2 miles from Houston, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 5h 40m into the drive .
About the Cities
Starting in Houston, TX
Full guide →Houston is a sprawling port city in Southeastern Texas. An oil boom and continuing international immigration has brought explosive growth to the city, and it is now the fifth largest metropolitan area in the United States and the most diverse large city since 2021. While at first glance, the city appears to be a 9-5 central business district surrounded by a sea of suburbs and strip malls, there are many hidden gems to be discovered.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 3 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
11h 21m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Scenic Drive
Long-distance drive route profile.
Drive Character
At 632.4 miles and 11h 21m of driving, this is a route where fuel stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single turn. The main roads are I 10 West and Katy Freeway.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 50 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 10 West is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
At 11h 21m, this is a long-haul route where pacing matters more than any single turn. Navigation is simple, but the total wheel time makes endurance and break timing the real challenge.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
Navigation is easy, but the length (11h 21m) means fatigue is the real challenge. The route is 0% highway with very few tricky spots, so this is more about pacing than navigation skill.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Houston, TX to Bovina, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 10 West | — | — |
| Katy Freeway | — | — |
| TX 71 West | — | — |
| Bastrop Freeway | — | — |
| Highway 71 | — | — |
| US 183 North | — | — |
| Bastrop Highway | — | — |
| Bergstrom Expressway | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
I 10 West
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Houston, TX and Bovina, TX.
1
Start on Louisiana Street
0.1 mi
·
25 sec
·
Louisiana Street
2
Take the ramp straight toward I 10 West: San Antonio
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
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I 10 West: San Antonio
3
Merge slight right onto Katy Freeway
74 mi
·
1 hr 21 min
·
Katy Freeway
4
Take the exit slight right toward TX 71 West: La Grange, Austin
0.5 mi
·
33 sec
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TX 71 West: La Grange, Austin
5
Keep slight left
77 mi
·
1 hr 22 min
6
Continue on Bastrop Freeway
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Bastrop Freeway
7
Continue on East State Highway 71
2.2 mi
·
2 min
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East State Highway 71
8
Take the exit slight right toward US 183 North, 183 Toll North: Lampasas
0.5 mi
·
1 min
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US 183 North, 183 Toll North: Lampasas
9
Merge slight left onto Bastrop Highway
0.4 mi
·
27 sec
·
Bastrop Highway
10
Continue on Bergstrom Expressway
6.2 mi
·
6 min
·
Bergstrom Expressway
11
Continue straight
15 mi
·
16 min
12
Continue straight
15 mi
·
14 min
13
Continue on North US Highway 183
36 mi
·
38 min
·
North US Highway 183
14
Continue on South Key Avenue
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
South Key Avenue
15
Continue on North US Highway 281
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
·
North US Highway 281
16
Keep slight left to continue on North US Highway 183
37 mi
·
40 min
·
North US Highway 183
17
At the end of the road, turn left
30 mi
·
34 min
18
Turn left onto Early Boulevard
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Early Boulevard
19
Continue on East Commerce Street
22 mi
·
25 min
·
East Commerce Street
20
Keep slight right to continue on Wallis Avenue
7.2 mi
·
8 min
·
Wallis Avenue
21
Turn right onto East Walnut Street
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
East Walnut Street
22
Continue on West Walnut Street
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
West Walnut Street
23
Continue on State Highway 153
69 mi
·
1 hr 14 min
·
State Highway 153
24
Keep slight right to continue on State Highway 153
20 ft
·
State Highway 153
25
Turn right onto State Highway 70
10 mi
·
10 min
·
State Highway 70
26
Continue on Lamar Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Lamar Street
27
Turn left onto Northwest Georgia Avenue
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
Northwest Georgia Avenue
28
Take the ramp slight left toward I 20 West: Midland
341 ft
·
8 sec
·
I 20 West: Midland
29
Merge slight left
6.0 mi
·
5 min
30
Take the exit slight right toward US 84 West: Snyder, Lubbock
0.3 mi
·
20 sec
·
US 84 West: Snyder, Lubbock
31
Keep slight left
74 mi
·
1 hr 14 min
32
Turn right onto South Avenue F
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
South Avenue F
33
Keep slight left to continue on North Avenue F
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
North Avenue F
34
Turn straight onto Ralls Road
0.4 mi
·
39 sec
·
Ralls Road
35
Turn left onto East 15th Street
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
East 15th Street
36
Turn right onto North US Highway 84
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
North US Highway 84
37
Continue on Highway 84
20 mi
·
19 min
·
Highway 84
38
Continue on Trooper Jerry Don Davis Memorial Highway
4.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Trooper Jerry Don Davis Memorial Highway
39
Continue on East Highway 84
6.8 mi
·
6 min
·
East Highway 84
40
Continue on Slaton Road
4.9 mi
·
6 min
·
Slaton Road
41
Continue on Avenue Q South Drive
4.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Avenue Q South Drive
42
Turn left onto Clovis Road
6.0 mi
·
7 min
·
Clovis Road
43
Continue on Highway 84
11 mi
·
11 min
·
Highway 84
44
Continue on US Highway 84
25 mi
·
24 min
·
US Highway 84
45
Continue straight
8.0 mi
·
7 min
46
Continue straight
18 mi
·
18 min
47
Turn right onto North 1st Street
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
·
North 1st Street
48
Turn left
21 mi
·
21 min
49
Turn left
9.0 mi
·
9 min
50
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 316.2 miles from Houston, TX, or about 5h 40m 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 139 miles or 2h 29m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 316.2 miles or 5h 40m 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 316.2 miles or 5h 40m
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 16m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Bovina, TX than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Houston, 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 Houston, TX
Aim for roughly 316 miles and 5.7 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Bovina, TX
Aim for roughly 316 miles and 5.7 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 139 miles from Houston, 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 316.2 mi from Houston, TX · 5h 40m into the drive
First major stop
Coffee and fuel
209 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
417 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 Sweetwater, TXOvernight Options
Night 1
316 mi · about 5.7h in
A practical overnight split lands near Stephenville, TX after about 316 miles or 5.7 hours of driving.
Find hotelsPacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 139 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 316.2 miles from Houston, 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 316 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 Bovina, TX
The final approach into Bovina, 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 Bovina, TX.
On a multi-day trip, keep the last day a little lighter so you reach Bovina, 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
$95.56 one way
$191.11 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
221 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $104.59 | $209.19 |
| premium | $4.54 | $112.91 | $225.82 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $139.63 | $279.25 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$96
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$226–$336
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 221.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $66 in charging · 2 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 189.7 | 2 | $66.40 | $30.36 |
| Efficient EV | 158.1 | 1 | $55.33 | $25.30 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 253 | 3 | $88.54 | $40.47 |
Gas CO2
221 kg
EV CO2
74 kg (67% 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
Bovina, TX
Late night in Bovina on Saturday
Local time
1:57 AM
CDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
59°F
Sweetwater, TX
417 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.
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
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
31 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
11h 21m 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 Houston, TX to Bovina, TX covers 632.4 miles and takes about 11h 21m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 10 West, Katy Freeway, TX 71 West. 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 316 miles on day one.
The midpoint is about 316.2 miles from Houston, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $95.56 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.
Navigation is easy, but the length (11h 21m) means fatigue is the real challenge. The route is 0% highway with very few tricky spots, so this is more about pacing than navigation skill.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Houston, TX to Bovina, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Houston, TX to Bovina, TX does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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