Trip from Houston, TX to Cameron, TX

Drive Time

2h 51m

Distance

142.6 mi

230 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$22

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 33 min

4 AM

2h 41m ★

6 AM

2h 52m

8 AM

3h 14m

10 AM

2h 59m

12 PM

2h 57m

3 PM

3h 1m

5 PM

3h 13m

8 PM

2h 45m

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

Cameron, TX

Thomas balabaud

Trip Overview

The drive from Houston, TX to Cameron, TX covers 142.6 miles and takes about 2h 51m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on TX 6, Aggie Expressway, Farm-to-Market Road 2095 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 47.9 miles on TX 6. At current regular gas prices, budget about $21.78 one way before food or hotel costs.

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

71.3 miles from Houston, TX

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 26m into the drive .

Drive Character

This is a 2h 51m highway drive covering 142.6 miles, with most of the trip on TX 6 and Aggie Expressway. The longest continuous stretch is about 47.9 miles on TX 6.

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

There are about 22 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 47.9 miles.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

421 ft 35 ft

Total Climb

513 ft

Total Descent

149 ft

Highest Point

421 ft

~132.4 mi in

Elevation Range

386 ft

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on TX 6 and Aggie Expressway. You will hit about 13 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Franklin Street.

Route Complexity 5/10

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

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 142.6 miles you will encounter 13 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): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.4 miles (I 45 / North Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 13 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.

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 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

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 none / straight / slight right lanes.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
TX 6	47.9 mi	50m
Aggie Expressway	24.8 mi	27m
Farm-to-Market Road 2095	14.6 mi	23m
Tomball Parkway	12.3 mi	15m
US 79	10.4 mi	12m
North Freeway	8.3 mi	10m
Tomball Tollway	7.3 mi	8m
State Highway 105	5.8 mi	6m

Longest stretch: TX 6 — 47.9 mi, about 50m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Houston, TX and Cameron, 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

48 mi · 50 min · TX 6

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit onto US 79; US 190

10 mi · 12 min · US 79; US 190

Turn right onto FM 2095

7.0 mi · 12 min · Farm-to-Market Road 2095

Continue on FM 2095

7.6 mi · 10 min · Farm-to-Market Road 2095

Turn right onto US 77; US 190; TX 36

2.6 mi · 3 min · US 77; US 190; TX 36

Arrive at destination

US 77; US 190; TX 36

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 71.3 miles from Houston, TX, or about 1h 26m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 47.9 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 71.3 miles or 1h 26m 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 15m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Cameron, 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 142.6 miles and 2h 51m.

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 47.9 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 71.3 mi from Houston, TX · 1h 26m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Conroe, TX

71 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 71.3 miles from Houston, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Cameron, TX

The final approach into Cameron, 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 Cameron, 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

$21.78 one way

$43.57 round trip

$3.88/gal 25.4 MPG avg 50 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.25	$23.87	$47.74
premium	$4.59	$25.77	$51.55
diesel	$5.64	$31.68	$63.36

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

$22

Tolls

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$48–$73

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 49.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $15 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	42.8	$14.97	$6.84
Efficient EV	35.7	$12.48	$5.70
EV Truck/SUV	57	$19.96	$9.13

Gas CO2

50 kg

EV CO2

17 kg (66% 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 data refreshed 5 hours ago

Origin

Houston, TX

Afternoon in Houston on Sunday

Local time

3:28 PM

CDT

Current temp

79°F

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

SE 10 to 15 mph 53% chance Live forecast

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 12 at 9:27AM CDT by NWS Austin/San Antonio TX

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 12 at 9:08AM CDT by NWS Austin/San Antonio TX

Destination

Cameron, TX

Afternoon in Cameron on Sunday

Local time

3:28 PM

CDT

Current temp

78°F

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

SSE 15 mph 69% chance Live forecast

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 12 at 9:27AM CDT by NWS Austin/San Antonio TX

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 12 at 9:08AM CDT by NWS Austin/San Antonio TX

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

2h 51m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

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 Cameron, TX covers 142.6 miles and takes about 2h 51m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are TX 6, Aggie Expressway, Farm-to-Market Road 2095. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 71.3 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 $21.78 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

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

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Trip from Houston, TX to Cameron, TX

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Drive Character

Elevation Profile

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 Cameron, TX

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Houston, TX

Cameron, TX

Same local time

1 degrees cooler at arrival

2h 51m on the road

Frequently Asked Questions

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