Trip from Houston, TX to Beverly, TX

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

3h 24m

Distance

180 mi

290 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$27

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 36 min

4 AM

3h 13m ★

6 AM

3h 25m

8 AM

3h 49m

10 AM

3h 33m

12 PM

3h 31m

3 PM

3h 35m

5 PM

3h 48m

8 PM

3h 18m

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

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Houston, TX

Trace Hudson

Beverly, TX

Jeff Stapleton

Trip Overview

This 180-mile drive from Houston, TX to Beverly, TX is easily manageable as a single-day trip, taking approximately 3 hours and 24 minutes. You'll spend about 87% of your time on highways, primarily utilizing TX 6, also known as North State Highway 6 and the Aggie Expressway. With an estimated fuel cost of $27, this highway-focused journey offers a straightforward path through the Great Plains region. This route is ideal for those seeking an efficient drive without extensive stops, making it a practical choice for a quick transit between these Texas locations.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

90 miles from Houston, TX

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 46m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 24m. Total distance: 180 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

3h 24m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (87%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

Expect a predominantly highway-focused experience on this route, with 87% of the journey taking place on major roadways. The primary artery is TX 6, which also goes by North State Highway 6 and the Aggie Expressway. You'll encounter a longest uninterrupted stretch of nearly 50 miles (49.8 miles) on TX 6, providing a consistent pace for much of your travel. This drive is characterized by its efficiency and directness, minimizing deviations from the main highway.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

There are about 28 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

TX 6 is the longest continuous segment at about 49.8 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on TX 6 and North State Highway 6. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Franklin Street.

Driving Effort 6/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 180 miles you will encounter 12 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Franklin Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (Travis Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.4 miles (I 45 / North Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 12 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | Franklin Street

Turn right onto Franklin Street

Navigation decision point

0.2 mi into trip | ~0m in | Travis Street

Turn left onto Travis Street

Navigation decision point

1.4 mi into trip | ~3m in | I 45 / North Freeway

Merge onto I 45 / North Freeway

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

9.7 mi into trip | ~13m in

Take the exit toward TX 249

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Exit 57B Toward TX 249

67.1 mi into trip | ~1h 22m in | TX 6

Merge onto TX 6

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
TX 6	49.8 mi	53m
North State Highway 6	43.3 mi	43m
Aggie Expressway	24.8 mi	27m
Tomball Parkway	12.3 mi	15m
East State Highway 6	9.1 mi	9m
North Freeway	8.3 mi	10m
Tomball Tollway	7.3 mi	8m
State Highway 105	5.8 mi	6m

Longest stretch: TX 6 — 49.8 mi, about 53m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on Louisiana Street

474 ft · 19 sec · Louisiana Street

Use the straight / left lanes.

Turn right onto Franklin Street

0.1 mi · 28 sec · Franklin Street

Turn left onto Travis Street

0.2 mi · 29 sec · Travis Street

Take the ramp

1.0 mi · 2 min

Toward I 45 North Express Lane

Merge onto I 45

8.3 mi · 10 min · North Freeway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 20 sec

Exit 57B Toward TX 249 Use the slight right lane.

Turn straight onto North Freeway Frontage Road

0.4 mi · 39 sec · North Freeway Frontage Road

Turn left onto TX 249

2.9 mi · 4 min · West Mount Houston Road

Use the straight / left lanes.

Continue on TX 249

3.8 mi · 6 min · Tomball Parkway

Continue on TX 249

8.4 mi · 9 min · Tomball Parkway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on TBT

7.3 mi · 8 min · Tomball Tollway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on TX 249 Toll

3.6 mi · 4 min · MCTRA 249 Tollway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on TX 249 Toll

25 mi · 27 min · Aggie Expressway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on TX 105

5.8 mi · 6 min · State Highway 105

Turn right onto TX 105

0.2 mi · 16 sec · State Highway 6

Take the ramp

0.1 mi · 18 sec

Merge onto TX 6

50 mi · 53 min · TX 6

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight right at fork onto TX 6

5.8 mi · 5 min · North State Highway 6

Continue on TX 6

2.2 mi · 3 min · South Main Street

Continue on TX 6

37 mi · 37 min · North State Highway 6

Continue on TX 6

2.2 mi · 2 min · South Memorial Street

Continue on TX 6

9.1 mi · 9 min · East State Highway 6

Continue on Loop 484

2.4 mi · 3 min · Marlin Highway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 17 sec

Toward US 77 Business South

Continue on US 77 Bus

3.2 mi · 5 min · US 77 Bus

Enter roundabout onto Loop 396

168 ft · 7 sec · South Valley Mills Drive

Continue on Loop 396

0.6 mi · 1 min · South Valley Mills Drive

Arrive at destination

Loop 396

Trip Plan

Given the 3-hour and 24-minute duration, this trip is perfectly suited for a single day. You can depart Houston in the morning and arrive in Beverly with plenty of daylight remaining. While there's only one recommended stop listed, you have the flexibility to take breaks as needed, especially during the longest stretch of 49.8 miles on TX 6. Be mindful of fuel; the estimated cost is $27, so ensure your tank is sufficiently full before leaving Houston to cover the majority of the drive without needing a gas station stop.

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 90 miles from Houston, TX, or about 1h 46m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 49.8 miles.

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 40 miles or 51m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 90 miles or 1h 46m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 2h 47m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Beverly, 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 180 miles and 3h 24m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 40 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.

The longest stretch is on TX 6 for about 49.8 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 90 mi from Houston, TX · 1h 46m into the drive

city in Grimes County, Texas, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Navasota, TX

90 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

Magnolia, TX

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 40 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

College Station, TX

Meal break

The midpoint is around 90 miles from Houston, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Beverly, TX

The final approach into Beverly, 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 Beverly, 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

$27.20 one way

$54.40 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 63 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.20	$29.77	$59.54
premium	$4.54	$32.14	$64.28
diesel	$5.61	$39.74	$79.48

Estimated Tolls: $0.76

Tomball Tollway (7.3 mi) $0.51

MCTRA 249 Tollway (3.6 mi) $0.25

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$27

Tolls

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$53–$78

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 63 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $19 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	54	$18.90	$8.64
Efficient EV	45	$15.75	$7.20
EV Truck/SUV	72	$25.20	$11.52

Gas CO2

63 kg

EV CO2

21 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Houston, TX

Morning in Houston on Thursday

Local time

10:40 AM

CDT

Current temp

79°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Beverly, TX

Morning in Beverly on Thursday

Local time

10:40 AM

CDT

Current temp

61°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

18 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

3h 24m on the road

Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.

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 Beverly, TX covers 180 miles and takes about 3h 24m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are TX 6, North State Highway 6, Aggie Expressway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 90 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 $27.20 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. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.