Trip from Houston, TX to Burleson, TX

Drive Time

4h 35m

Distance

248.2 mi

399 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$38

one way

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Houston, TX

Trace Hudson

Burleson, TX

Jeff Stapleton

Trip Overview

Traveling from Houston to Burleson covers 248.2 miles and takes approximately 4 hours and 35 minutes of drive time. Because this route is manageable in a single day, you won't need to worry about overnight lodging unless you prefer a slower pace. Expect to spend around $37 on fuel for the journey, making it a relatively affordable trip across the Texas landscape. You will begin your journey on Franklin Street and Travis Street before transitioning onto I-45 North. Since both the origin and destination sit within the Great Plains region, the landscape remains consistent throughout your travel. This trip is straightforward enough to serve as a practical day trip for those comfortable with a full afternoon on the road.

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

124.1 miles from Houston, TX

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 23m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a mindless highway cruise, as this route emphasizes navigating city streets over high-speed interstate travel. With a highway share of 0%, you should prepare for frequent turns and slower speeds compared to a traditional cross-country trek. The longest uninterrupted stretch is currently 0 miles on Franklin Street, reflecting the technical nature of your initial departure. As you progress from the city center, the road demands your full attention behind the wheel. You will navigate various local arteries, so keep your focus sharp as you transition away from the starting point.

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

There are about 34 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 50 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on TX 6 and North State Highway 6. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Franklin Street.

Route Complexity 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

This is a demanding drive. With 20 significant decision points across 248.2 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

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): Lane positioning matters here; at 9.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 20 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

Lane positioning matters here

Use the none lane.

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

210.7 mi into trip | ~3h 53m in | I 35W

Keep slight left at fork onto I 35W toward I 35W: Fort Worth

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left lane. Toward I 35W: Fort Worth

245.4 mi into trip | ~4h 29m in

Take the exit toward Texas 174 South, FM 3391: Hidden Creek Parkway, Renfro Street

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 36 Toward Texas 174 South, FM 3391: Hidden Creek P...

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
TX 6	50 mi	53m
North State Highway 6	43.3 mi	43m
I 35W	34.7 mi	36m
Purple Heart Trail	31.5 mi	31m
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

Longest stretch: TX 6 — 50 mi, about 53m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on Louisiana Street

474 ft · 19 sec · Louisiana Street

Use the straight / left / none 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

Use the none lane.

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 none lane.

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

Use the none lane.

Turn left onto TX 249

2.9 mi · 4 min · West Mount Houston Road

Use the straight / left / none lanes.

Continue on TX 249

3.8 mi · 6 min · Tomball Parkway

Use the none lane.

Continue on TX 249

8.4 mi · 9 min · Tomball Parkway

Use the none lane.

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 none lane.

Continue on TX 249 Toll

25 mi · 27 min · Aggie Expressway

Use the none / 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 none / 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

Take the exit onto TX 6

0.3 mi · 33 sec · TX 6

Turn right onto Loop 340

4.9 mi · 6 min · East Loop 340

Take the exit

354 ft · 10 sec

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 23 sec

Toward I 35 North

Merge onto I 35; US 77

31 mi · 31 min · Purple Heart Trail

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 35W

35 mi · 36 min · I 35W

Toward I 35W: Fort Worth Use the slight left lane.

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 30 sec

Exit 36 Toward Texas 174 South, FM 3391: Hidden Creek Parkway, Renfro Street Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Turn straight onto South Burleson Boulevard

2.0 mi · 3 min · South Burleson Boulevard

Turn left onto Spur 50

0.4 mi · 56 sec · West Renfro Street

Turn left onto South Main Street

342 ft · 14 sec · South Main Street

Enter roundabout onto East Ellison Street

69 ft · 2 sec · East Ellison Street

Arrive at destination

East Ellison Street

Trip Plan

To make the most of this 4-hour and 35-minute drive, plan for at least one dedicated stop to stretch your legs and refresh. Since your route involves significant local driving, departing early in the morning can help you avoid peak traffic congestion on city streets. Keep your $37 fuel budget in mind when planning your refueling intervals, as local roads may impact your vehicle's efficiency differently than high-speed highways. Because the route is quite technical, stay alert for navigation changes on Franklin and Travis Streets early on. Flexibility is your biggest advantage here, so feel free to adjust your pace if you encounter unexpected local traffic along the way.

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 124.1 miles from Houston, TX, or about 2h 23m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 50 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 80 miles or 1h 36m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 124.1 miles or 2h 23m 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 46m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Burleson, 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 248.2 miles and 4h 35m.

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.

The longest stretch is on TX 6 for about 50 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 124.1 mi from Houston, TX · 2h 23m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

College Station, TX

124 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

College Station, TX

Fuel and coffee

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

College Station, TX

Meal break

The midpoint is around 124.1 miles from Houston, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Burleson, TX

The final approach into Burleson, 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 Burleson, 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

$37.91 one way

$75.83 round trip

$3.88/gal 25.4 MPG avg 87 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.25	$41.55	$83.10
premium	$4.59	$44.86	$89.72
diesel	$5.64	$55.14	$110.28

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

$38

Tolls

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$64–$89

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 86.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $26 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	74.5	0	$26.06	$11.91
Efficient EV	62.1	0	$21.72	$9.93
EV Truck/SUV	99.3	1	$34.75	$15.88

Gas CO2

87 kg

EV CO2

29 kg (67% less)

Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.

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

2:24 PM

CDT

Current temp

70°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Burleson, TX

Afternoon in Burleson on Sunday

Local time

2:24 PM

CDT

Current temp

58°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

12 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 35m 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 Burleson, TX covers 248.2 miles and takes about 4h 35m 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, I 35W. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 124.1 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 $37.91 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.

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

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Trip from Houston, TX to Burleson, TX

Trip Overview

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Burleson, TX

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Houston, TX

Burleson, TX

Same local time

12 degrees cooler at arrival

4h 35m on the road

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