Drive Time
6h 27m
Distance
337.4 mi
543 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$52
one way
Photo: Jeff Stapleton
The drive from Houston, TX to Edinburg, TX covers 337.4 miles and takes about 6h 27m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Congress Street, Smith Street, Southwest Freeway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $51.54 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
168.7 miles from Houston, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 13m into the drive .
Expect a 6h 27m drive with frequent turns across 337.4 miles of local and secondary roads.
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.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
The route itself is not hard, but at 6h 27m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Houston, TX to Edinburg, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Congress Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Smith Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Southwest Freeway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Spur 10 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Southwest Freeway Frontage Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 59 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highway 59 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Spur 91 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Houston, TX and Edinburg, TX.
Start on Louisiana Street
Turn left onto Congress Street
Turn left onto Smith Street
Merge slight left onto Southwest Freeway
Take the exit slight right toward Spur 10: Cottonwood, Church Road, Hartledge Road
Turn straight onto Southwest Freeway Frontage Road
Continue on Southwest Freeway Frontage Road
Continue on US 59 Southbound Frontage Road
Take the ramp straight
Merge slight left
Keep slight left
Take the exit slight right
Continue on US Highway 59
Keep slight left to continue on Spur 91
Merge slight right onto US Highway 77 South
Turn straight onto Alamo Street
Take the exit straight toward I 37, US 77, I 69E
Keep slight left
Merge slight right
Take the exit slight right toward I 69E, US 77: Kingsville, Brownsville
Take the exit slight right toward TX 141
Turn straight onto South US Highway 77 Bypass
Turn right onto East King Avenue
Take the ramp left
Merge slight left
Keep slight left
Keep slight left to continue on Falfurrias Expressway
Keep slight left
Take the exit slight right toward US 281 Business South: Edinburg
Continue on North Expressway 281
Continue straight
Turn right onto West McIntyre Street
Turn left onto North 10th Avenue
Turn left
Arrive at your destination
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 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 31m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 168.7 miles or 3h 13m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 5h 18m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Edinburg, 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 337.4 miles and 6h 27m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 168.7 mi from Houston, TX · 3h 13m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
169 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 168.7 miles from Houston, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Edinburg, 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 Edinburg, TX.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$51.54 one way
$103.08 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $56.48 | $112.96 |
| premium | $4.59 | $60.98 | $121.97 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $74.96 | $149.92 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$52
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$77–$102
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 118.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $35 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 101.2 | 1 | $35.43 | $16.20 |
| Efficient EV | 84.4 | 0 | $29.52 | $13.50 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 135 | 1 | $47.24 | $21.59 |
Gas CO2
118 kg
EV CO2
39 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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Late night in Houston on Sunday
Local time
5:44 AM
CDT
Current temp
70°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Late night in Edinburg on Sunday
Local time
5:44 AM
CDT
Current temp
73°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
74°F
Corpus Christi, TX
169 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
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
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