The drive from Houston, TX to Dalworthington Gardens, TX covers 256 miles and takes about 4h 33m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on North Freeway, Lyndon B Johnson Freeway, Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is highway-focused drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 226.6 miles on North Freeway.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $38.68 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
128 miles from Houston, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 15m into the drive
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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.
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 33m. Total distance: 256 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 33m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (94%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 4h 33m highway drive covering 256 miles, with most of the trip on North Freeway and Lyndon B Johnson Freeway. The longest continuous stretch is about 226.6 miles on North Freeway.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 13 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
North Freeway is the longest continuous segment at about 226.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on North Freeway and Lyndon B Johnson Freeway. You will hit about 9 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 Effort5/10
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 256 miles you will encounter 9 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 228 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.1 mi into trip|~0m in|Franklin Street
Turn right onto Franklin Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.2 mi into trip|~0m in|Travis Street
Turn left onto Travis Street
Navigation decision point
7
228 mi into trip|~4h in
Take the exit toward I 20 West: Fort Worth
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 276A
Toward I 20 West: Fort Worth
7
253.5 mi into trip|~4h 28m in
Take the exit toward Bowen Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 448
Toward Bowen Road
6
255.5 mi into trip|~4h 32m in|California Lane
Turn left onto California Lane
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
North Freeway
226.6 mi
3h 56m
Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
15.1 mi
16m
Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
9.4 mi
10m
South Bowen Road
1.7 mi
3m
California Lane
0.3 mi
<1m
Roosevelt Drive
0.2 mi
<1m
Travis Street
0.2 mi
<1m
Franklin Street
0.1 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
North Freeway
— 226.6 mi, about 3h 56m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Houston, TX and Dalworthington Gardens, TX.
1
Start on Louisiana Street
474 ft·19 sec·Louisiana Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
2
Turn right onto Franklin Street
0.1 mi·28 sec·Franklin Street
3
Turn left onto Travis Street
0.2 mi·29 sec·Travis Street
4
Take the ramp
1.0 mi·2 min
Toward I 45 North Express Lane
5
Merge onto I 45
227 mi·3 hr 56 min·North Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
1.0 mi·2 min
Exit 276AToward I 20 West: Fort WorthUse the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Merge onto I 20
15 mi·16 min·Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Continue on I 20
9.4 mi·10 min·Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi·36 sec
Exit 448Toward Bowen RoadUse the slight right lane.
10
Turn right onto South Bowen Road
1.7 mi·3 min·South Bowen Road
11
Turn left onto California Lane
0.3 mi·48 sec·California Lane
Use the left lane.
12
Turn right onto Roosevelt Drive
0.2 mi·34 sec·Roosevelt Drive
13
Arrive at destination
Roosevelt Drive
Trip Plan
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 128 miles from Houston, TX, or about 2h 15m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 226.6 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 56 miles or 1h in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 128 miles or 2h 15m 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 41m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Dalworthington Gardens, 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 256 miles and 4h 33m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 56 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 North Freeway for about 226.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 128 mi from Houston, TX
· 2h 15m into the drive
The midpoint is around 128 miles from Houston, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel check
Top up before North Freeway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 226.6 miles.
Arriving in Dalworthington Gardens, TX
The final approach into Dalworthington Gardens, 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 Dalworthington Gardens, TX.
After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Nearby Places
Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$38.68 one way
$77.36 round trip
$3.84/gal25.4 MPG avg90 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.20
$42.34
$84.68
premium
$4.54
$45.71
$91.41
diesel
$5.61
$56.52
$113.04
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$39
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$64–$89
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 89.6 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $27 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
76.8
0
$26.88
$12.29
Efficient EV
64
0
$22.40
$10.24
EV Truck/SUV
102.4
1
$35.84
$16.38
Gas CO2
90 kg
EV CO2
30 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 as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Houston, TX
Late night
in Houston on Saturday
Local time
12:52 AM
CDT
Current temp
79°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Dalworthington Gardens, TX
Late night
in Dalworthington Gardens on Saturday
Local time
12:52 AM
CDT
Current temp
74°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
5 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 33m 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 Dalworthington Gardens, TX covers 256 miles and takes about 4h 33m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are North Freeway, Lyndon B Johnson Freeway, Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 128 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 $38.68 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.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 256 miles you will encounter 9 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
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 228 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Houston, TX to Dalworthington Gardens, 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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
