Origin
Houston, TX
Late night in Houston on Saturday
Local time
1:21 AM
CDT
Current temp
79°F
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Trip from Houston, TX to Rosita South, TX
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
6h 14m
Distance
342.7 mi
551 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$52
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
6h 1m
★
6 AM
6h 14m
8 AM
6h 40m
10 AM
6h 23m
12 PM
6h 20m
3 PM
6h 24m
5 PM
6h 38m
8 PM
6h 7m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Houston, TX
Trace Hudson
Rosita South, TX
Jeff Stapleton
Trip Overview
The drive from Houston, TX to Rosita South, TX covers 342.7 miles and takes about 6h 14m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 10 West, Katy Freeway, 90th Infantry Division Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $51.78 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
171.3 miles from Houston, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 7m 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?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 6h 14m. Total distance: 342.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
6h 14m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 6h 14m drive with frequent turns across 342.7 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 23 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?
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.
The route itself is not hard, but at 6h 14m, 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 Rosita South, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 10 West | — | — |
| Katy Freeway | — | — |
| 90th Infantry Division Highway | — | — |
| Jose Lopez Freeway | — | — |
| I 35 | — | — |
| I 35 South | — | — |
| South Pan Am Expressway | — | — |
| Purple Heart Trail | — | — |
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 Rosita South, 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
·
I 10 West: San Antonio
3
Merge slight right onto Katy Freeway
175 mi
·
3 hr 1 min
·
Katy Freeway
4
Keep slight left
12 mi
·
12 min
5
Keep slight left to continue on 90th Infantry Division Highway
0.8 mi
·
52 sec
·
90th Infantry Division Highway
6
Continue on Jose Lopez Freeway
8.0 mi
·
9 min
·
Jose Lopez Freeway
7
Take the exit slight right toward I 35, I 10 West, US 87 North: Laredo, El Paso, Austin
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
I 35, I 10 West, US 87 North: Laredo, El Paso, Austin
8
Keep slight left to continue on I 35 South: Laredo
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
I 35 South: Laredo
9
Merge slight left onto South Pan Am Expressway
8.3 mi
·
9 min
·
South Pan Am Expressway
10
Continue on Purple Heart Trail
34 mi
·
33 min
·
Purple Heart Trail
11
Take the exit slight right toward I 57: Eagle Pass
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
I 57: Eagle Pass
12
Turn straight
430 ft
·
11 sec
13
Continue on Interstate 35 North
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
Interstate 35 North
14
Turn right onto US Highway 57
93 mi
·
1 hr 42 min
·
US Highway 57
15
Turn left onto Loop 480
5.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Loop 480
16
Take the exit slight right toward FM 1021
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
FM 1021
17
Keep slight left
144 ft
·
11 sec
18
Turn left onto El Indio Highway
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
El Indio Highway
19
Turn right onto Tierra Soberana Boulevard
0.3 mi
·
47 sec
·
Tierra Soberana Boulevard
20
Turn left onto Wagon Wheel Road
449 ft
·
22 sec
·
Wagon Wheel Road
21
Turn right onto Rosita Valley Road
2.0 mi
·
7 min
·
Rosita Valley Road
22
Turn left onto Victorian Avenue
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Victorian Avenue
23
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.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 171.3 miles from Houston, TX, or about 3h 7m 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 75 miles or 1h 21m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 171.3 miles or 3h 7m 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 8m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Rosita South, 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.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Houston, TX
This is one driving day of about 342.7 miles and 6h 14m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 75 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 171.3 mi from Houston, TX · 3h 7m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
171 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 75 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 171.3 miles from Houston, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Rosita South, TX
The final approach into Rosita South, 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 Rosita South, 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
$51.78 one way
$103.57 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
120 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $56.68 | $113.36 |
| premium | $4.54 | $61.19 | $122.37 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $75.66 | $151.33 |
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: 119.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $36 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 102.8 | 1 | $35.98 | $16.45 |
| Efficient EV | 85.7 | 0 | $29.99 | $13.71 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 137.1 | 1 | $47.98 | $21.93 |
Gas CO2
120 kg
EV CO2
40 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.
Destination
Rosita South, TX
Late night in Rosita South on Saturday
Local time
1:21 AM
CDT
Current temp
64°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
15 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
6h 14m on the road
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
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 Rosita South, TX covers 342.7 miles and takes about 6h 14m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 10 West, Katy Freeway, 90th Infantry Division Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 171.3 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 $51.78 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 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
The route itself is not hard, but at 6h 14m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Houston, TX to Rosita South, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Houston, TX to Rosita South, 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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