Origin
Houston, TX
Night in Houston on Thursday
Local time
11:15 PM
CDT
Current temp
79°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Houston, TX to Hallsville, TX
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
4h 8m
Distance
214.7 mi
346 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$32
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 55m
★
6 AM
4h 9m
8 AM
4h 35m
10 AM
4h 18m
12 PM
4h 15m
3 PM
4h 19m
5 PM
4h 33m
8 PM
4h 1m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Houston, TX
Trace Hudson
Hallsville, TX
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Trip Overview
The drive from Houston, TX to Hallsville, TX covers 214.7 miles and takes about 4h 8m 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 $32.44 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
107.4 miles from Houston, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 4m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 8m. Total distance: 214.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 8m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 4h 8m drive with frequent turns across 214.7 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 35 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Franklin Street 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. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 4h 8m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Houston, TX to Hallsville, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Franklin Street | — | — |
| San Jacinto Street | — | — |
| Rothwell Street | — | — |
| US 59 East | — | — |
| East Freeway | — | — |
| I 69 North | — | — |
| Eastex Freeway | — | — |
| US 59 North | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Franklin Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Houston, TX and Hallsville, TX.
1
Start on Louisiana Street
476 ft
·
20 sec
·
Louisiana Street
2
Turn right onto Franklin Street
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Franklin Street
3
Turn left onto San Jacinto Street
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
·
San Jacinto Street
4
Turn straight onto Rothwell Street
348 ft
·
7 sec
·
Rothwell Street
5
Take the ramp straight toward US 59 East, I 10 East
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
US 59 East, I 10 East
6
Merge slight left onto East Freeway
0.5 mi
·
39 sec
·
East Freeway
7
Take the exit slight left toward I 69 North, US 59 North: Cleveland
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
I 69 North, US 59 North: Cleveland
8
Merge slight left onto Eastex Freeway
37 mi
·
43 min
·
Eastex Freeway
9
Keep slight left
0.7 mi
·
44 sec
10
Continue straight
42 mi
·
44 min
11
Continue straight
36 mi
·
40 min
12
Take the exit slight right toward US 59 North, Loop 287 East: Nacogdoches
5.7 mi
·
7 min
·
US 59 North, Loop 287 East: Nacogdoches
13
Keep slight right to continue on US 59 North: Nacogdoches
16 mi
·
17 min
·
US 59 North: Nacogdoches
14
Turn left
0.7 mi
·
1 min
15
Continue straight
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
16
Merge slight left onto Southwest Stallings Drive
5.9 mi
·
6 min
·
Southwest Stallings Drive
17
Continue on North US Highway 59
0.9 mi
·
58 sec
·
North US Highway 59
18
Take the exit left
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
19
Continue straight
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
20
Merge slight left onto US Highway 259
11 mi
·
12 min
·
US Highway 259
21
Continue on US Route 259
3.0 mi
·
3 min
·
US Route 259
22
Continue on South Railroad Avenue
2.8 mi
·
3 min
·
South Railroad Avenue
23
Continue on US Route 259
16 mi
·
18 min
·
US Route 259
24
Turn right onto Highway 79
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Highway 79
25
Continue on Kilgore Drive
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Kilgore Drive
26
Turn right
0.8 mi
·
1 min
27
Continue straight
15 mi
·
16 min
28
Continue on Gardiner Mitchell Parkway
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Gardiner Mitchell Parkway
29
At the end of the road, turn left onto Estes Parkway
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Estes Parkway
30
Turn right onto South Access Road
371 ft
·
7 sec
·
South Access Road
31
Take the ramp slight left toward I 20 East: Shreveport
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
I 20 East: Shreveport
32
Merge slight left
8.1 mi
·
8 min
33
Take the exit slight right toward FM 450: Hallsville
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
FM 450: Hallsville
34
Turn left
2.3 mi
·
3 min
35
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
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 107.4 miles from Houston, TX, or about 2h 4m 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 47 miles or 54m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 107.4 miles or 2h 4m 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 23m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Hallsville, TX than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
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 214.7 miles and 4h 8m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 47 miles from Houston, 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 107.4 mi from Houston, TX · 2h 4m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
107 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 47 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 107.4 miles from Houston, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Hallsville, TX
The final approach into Hallsville, 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 Hallsville, 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
$32.44 one way
$64.88 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
75 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $35.51 | $71.02 |
| premium | $4.54 | $38.33 | $76.67 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $47.40 | $94.81 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$32
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$57–$82
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 75.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $23 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 64.4 | 0 | $22.54 | $10.31 |
| Efficient EV | 53.7 | 0 | $18.79 | $8.59 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 85.9 | 1 | $30.06 | $13.74 |
Gas CO2
75 kg
EV CO2
25 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
Hallsville, TX
Night in Hallsville on Thursday
Local time
11:15 PM
CDT
Current temp
78°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
57°F
Hudson, TX
107 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
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
1 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
4h 8m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
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 Hallsville, TX covers 214.7 miles and takes about 4h 8m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Franklin Street, San Jacinto Street, Rothwell Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 107.4 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 $32.44 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.
This is a straightforward 4h 8m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Houston, TX to Hallsville, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Houston, TX to Hallsville, TX does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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