Trip from Houston, TX to Scissors, TX

Drive Time

6h 43m

Distance

351.4 mi

565 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$54

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 36 min

4 AM

6h 31m ★

6 AM

6h 43m

8 AM

7h 7m

10 AM

6h 52m

12 PM

6h 49m

3 PM

6h 53m

5 PM

7h 6m

8 PM

6h 36m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Trip Overview

The drive from Houston, TX to Scissors, TX covers 351.4 miles and takes about 6h 43m 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 $53.68 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

175.7 miles from Houston, TX

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 21m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 6h 43m drive with frequent turns across 351.4 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 31 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Congress 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.

Route Complexity 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

The route itself is not hard, but at 6h 43m, 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 Scissors, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

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.

Longest stretch: Congress Street — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Houston, TX and Scissors, TX.

Start on Louisiana Street

148 ft · 12 sec · Louisiana Street

Turn left onto Congress Street

299 ft · 15 sec · Congress Street

Turn left onto Smith Street

2.7 mi · 5 min · Smith Street

Merge slight left onto Southwest Freeway

33 mi · 37 min · Southwest Freeway

Take the exit slight right toward Spur 10: Cottonwood, Church Road, Hartledge Road

0.2 mi · 28 sec · Spur 10: Cottonwood, Church Road, Hartledge Road

Turn straight onto Southwest Freeway Frontage Road

1.0 mi · 1 min · Southwest Freeway Frontage Road

Continue on Southwest Freeway Frontage Road

0.4 mi · 1 min · Southwest Freeway Frontage Road

Continue on US 59 Southbound Frontage Road

0.9 mi · 2 min · US 59 Southbound Frontage Road

Take the ramp straight

0.2 mi · 25 sec

Merge slight left

9.2 mi · 10 min

Keep slight left

6.6 mi · 7 min

Take the exit slight right

1.5 mi · 2 min

Continue on US Highway 59

75 mi · 1 hr 22 min · US Highway 59

Keep slight left to continue on Spur 91

1.0 mi · 1 min · Spur 91

Merge slight right onto US Highway 77 South

33 mi · 37 min · US Highway 77 South

Turn straight onto Alamo Street

37 mi · 43 min · Alamo Street

Take the exit straight toward I 37, US 77, I 69E

0.1 mi · 13 sec · I 37, US 77, I 69E

Keep slight left

0.4 mi · 48 sec

Merge slight right

2.5 mi · 2 min

Take the exit slight right toward I 69E, US 77: Kingsville, Brownsville

31 mi · 33 min · I 69E, US 77: Kingsville, Brownsville

Keep slight left to continue on U.S. Highway 77

61 mi · 1 hr 9 min · U.S. Highway 77

Keep slight left to continue on U.S. Highway 77

29 mi · 30 min · U.S. Highway 77

Take the exit slight right toward I 2 West, US 83: McAllen

1.0 mi · 1 min · I 2 West, US 83: McAllen

Continue straight

20 mi · 21 min

Take the exit slight right toward FM 493: Salinas Boulevard

0.2 mi · 28 sec · FM 493: Salinas Boulevard

Turn straight onto West Expressway 83

0.5 mi · 1 min · West Expressway 83

Turn left onto Salinas Boulevard

2.8 mi · 5 min · Salinas Boulevard

Turn right onto Lott Road

0.2 mi · 57 sec · Lott Road

Turn left onto Grande Street

361 ft · 18 sec · Grande Street

Turn right onto Cortez Street

0.1 mi · 28 sec · Cortez Street

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 175.7 miles from Houston, TX, or about 3h 21m 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 80 miles or 1h 31m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 175.7 miles or 3h 21m 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 34m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Scissors, 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 351.4 miles and 6h 43m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 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 175.7 mi from Houston, TX · 3h 21m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Corpus Christi, TX

176 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

Rosenberg, TX

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Corpus Christi, TX

Meal break

The midpoint is around 175.7 miles from Houston, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Scissors, TX

The final approach into Scissors, 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 Scissors, 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

$53.68 one way

$107.36 round trip

$3.88/gal 25.4 MPG avg 123 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.25	$58.82	$117.65
premium	$4.59	$63.51	$127.03
diesel	$5.64	$78.07	$156.14

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$54

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$79–$104

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 122.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $37 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	105.4	1	$36.90	$16.87
Efficient EV	87.9	1	$30.75	$14.06
EV Truck/SUV	140.6	1	$49.20	$22.49

Gas CO2

123 kg

EV CO2

41 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.

Forecast data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Houston, TX

Afternoon in Houston on Sunday

Local time

3:55 PM

CDT

Current temp

70°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Scissors, TX

Afternoon in Scissors on Sunday

Local time

3:55 PM

CDT

Current temp

72°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

2 degrees warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

6h 43m 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 Scissors, TX covers 351.4 miles and takes about 6h 43m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Congress Street, Smith Street, Southwest Freeway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 175.7 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 $53.68 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 43m, 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 Scissors, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

The route from Houston, TX to Scissors, TX does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.