Origin
Houston, TX
Night in Houston on Thursday
Local time
11:09 PM
CDT
Current temp
79°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Houston, TX to Four Corners, TX
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
33m
Distance
22.6 mi
36 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 31m
★
6 AM
0h 34m
8 AM
0h 39m
10 AM
0h 36m
12 PM
0h 35m
3 PM
0h 36m
5 PM
0h 39m
8 PM
0h 32m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Houston, TX
Trace Hudson
Four Corners, TX
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Trip Overview
The drive from Houston, TX to Four Corners, TX covers 22.6 miles and takes about 33m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Westpark Tollway, Southwest Freeway, Smith Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 7.5 miles on Westpark Tollway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.41 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 33m. Total distance: 22.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
33m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (39%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile.
Drive Character
The drive from Houston, TX to Four Corners, TX covers 22.6 miles and takes about 33m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Westpark Tollway is the longest continuous segment at about 7.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Congress Street.
Driving Effort
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 12 decision points packed into just 22.6 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 33m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Congress Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 17 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Congress Street
Turn left onto Congress Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
7
9 mi into trip
|
~13m in
Take the exit toward WPT West: Westpark Tollway West
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 121B
Toward WPT West: Westpark Tollway West
6
17 mi into trip
|
~23m in
Take the exit toward TX 6 South
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward TX 6 South
8
17.3 mi into trip
|
~23m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Eldridge Parkway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward Eldridge Parkway
6
18.1 mi into trip
|
~25m in
|
Bellaire Boulevard
Turn right onto Bellaire Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Houston, TX to Four Corners, TX, road signs begin pointing toward Wpt West: Westpark Tollway West along the way.
Wpt West: Westpark Tollway West
9 mi in
|
~13m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Westpark Tollway | 7.5 mi | 8m |
| Southwest Freeway | 6.2 mi | 7m |
| Smith Street | 2.7 mi | 5m |
| TX 6 | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| Bellaire Boulevard | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| Bissonnet Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Eldridge Parkway | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Gaines Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Westpark Tollway
— 7.5 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Houston, TX and Four Corners, TX.
1
Start on Louisiana Street
148 ft
·
11 sec
·
Louisiana Street
2
Turn left onto Congress Street
298 ft
·
14 sec
·
Congress Street
Use the left / straight lanes.
3
Turn left onto Smith Street
2.7 mi
·
5 min
·
Smith Street
Use the left lane.
4
Merge onto I 69; US 59
6.2 mi
·
7 min
·
Southwest Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 121B
Toward WPT West: Westpark Tollway West
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Merge onto WPT
7.5 mi
·
8 min
·
Westpark Tollway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
Toward TX 6 South
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight right at fork
298 ft
·
7 sec
Toward Eldridge Parkway
Use the slight right lane.
9
Continue on Westhollow Parkway
441 ft
·
13 sec
·
Westhollow Parkway
10
Turn right onto Eldridge Parkway
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Eldridge Parkway
11
Turn right onto Bellaire Boulevard
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Bellaire Boulevard
Use the left lane.
12
Turn left onto TX 6
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
TX 6
Use the left lane.
13
Turn right onto Bissonnet Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Bissonnet Street
Use the right lane.
14
Turn left onto Gaines Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Gaines Road
Use the left lane.
15
Arrive at destination
Old Richmond Road
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.41 one way
$6.83 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $3.74 | $7.48 |
| premium | $4.54 | $4.04 | $8.07 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.99 | $9.98 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.52
Westpark Tollway
(7.5 mi)
$0.52
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Tolls
$1
Total
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.8 | 0 | $2.37 | $1.08 |
| Efficient EV | 5.7 | 0 | $1.98 | $0.90 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9 | 0 | $3.16 | $1.45 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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.
Destination
Four Corners, TX
Night in Four Corners on Thursday
Local time
11:09 PM
CDT
Current temp
78°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
33m 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 Four Corners, TX covers 22.6 miles and takes about 33m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Westpark Tollway, Southwest Freeway, Smith Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 11.3 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 $3.41 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.
This is a short but busy drive. With 12 decision points packed into just 22.6 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 33m.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Congress Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 17 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Houston, TX to Four Corners, TX, road signs begin pointing toward Wpt West: Westpark Tollway West along the way.
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