The drive from Houston, TX to Hubbard, TX covers 290.9 miles and takes about 5h 38m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 59, I-69, Eastex Freeway for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is highway-focused drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 57.5 miles on US 59.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $43.96 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
145.4 miles from Houston, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 46m 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.
Top landmarks
•Museum of Fine Arts, Houston — art museum in Houston, Texas
•Astrodome — historic place in Houston, Harris County, Texas
•Rothko Chapel — building in Houston, Harris County, Texas
Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 38m. Total distance: 290.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 38m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (89%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 5h 38m highway drive covering 290.9 miles, with most of the trip on US 59 and I-69. The longest continuous stretch is about 57.5 miles on US 59.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 43 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 59 is the longest continuous segment at about 57.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 59 and I-69. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.9 miles in.
Driving Effort10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 26 significant decision points across 290.9 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 0.9 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 1.1 miles (I 10; US 90 / East Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 1.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 26 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.9 mi into trip|~2m in
Take the ramp toward US 59 East, I 10 East
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 59 East, I 10 East
5
1.1 mi into trip|~2m in|I 10; US 90 / East Freeway
Merge onto I 10; US 90 / East Freeway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
1.6 mi into trip|~3m in
Take the exit toward I 69 North, US 59 North: Cleveland
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
Exit 770C
Toward I 69 North, US 59 North: Cleveland
5
2.4 mi into trip|~4m in|I 69; US 59 / Eastex Freeway
Merge onto I 69; US 59 / Eastex Freeway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
6
199.7 mi into trip|~3h 50m in|TX 135 / State Highway 135 North
Enter roundabout onto TX 135 / State Highway 135 North
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
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 Hubbard, TX, road signs begin pointing toward Loop 287 East: Nacogdoches along the way.
Loop 287 East: Nacogdoches
118.3 mi in|~2h 13m|via US 59
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
US 59
57.5 mi
1h 5m
I-69
42 mi
44m
Eastex Freeway
37 mi
43m
US 271
29.8 mi
34m
US Route 259
19.2 mi
21m
I 30
17.1 mi
17m
Kilgore Drive
13.5 mi
15m
US Highway 259 North
13.2 mi
19m
Longest stretch:
US 59
— 57.5 mi, about 1h 5m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Houston, TX and Hubbard, TX.
1
Start on Louisiana Street
474 ft·19 sec·Louisiana Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
2
Turn right onto Franklin Street
0.3 mi·1 min·Franklin Street
3
Turn left onto San Jacinto Street
0.4 mi·49 sec·San Jacinto Street
4
Turn straight onto Rothwell Street
348 ft·7 sec·Rothwell Street
5
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·19 sec
Toward US 59 East, I 10 East
6
Merge onto I 10; US 90
0.5 mi·38 sec·East Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.8 mi·1 min
Exit 770CToward I 69 North, US 59 North: ClevelandUse the slight left / straight lanes.
8
Merge onto I 69; US 59
37 mi·43 min·Eastex Freeway
Use the straight lane.
9
Keep slight left at fork onto I 69; US 59
0.7 mi·44 sec·I 69; US 59
10
Continue on I-69; US 59
42 mi·44 min·I-69; US 59
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Continue on US 59; FM 942
36 mi·40 min·US 59; FM 942
12
Take the exit onto US 59
5.7 mi·7 min·US 59
Toward US 59 North, Loop 287 East: Nacogdoches
13
Keep slight right at fork onto US 59
16 mi·17 min·US 59
Toward US 59 North: Nacogdoches
14
Turn left
0.7 mi·1 min
15
Continue on this road
0.3 mi·41 sec·this road
16
Merge onto Loop 224
5.9 mi·6 min·Southwest Stallings Drive
17
Continue on US 59
0.9 mi·58 sec·North US Highway 59
18
Take the exit
0.2 mi·24 sec
Use the left lane.
19
Continue on this road
0.1 mi·20 sec·this road
20
Merge onto US 259
11 mi·12 min·US Highway 259
21
Continue on US 259
3.0 mi·3 min·US Route 259
22
Continue on US 259
2.8 mi·3 min·South Railroad Avenue
23
Continue on US 259
16 mi·18 min·US Route 259
24
Turn right onto US 79; US 259
1.8 mi·2 min·Highway 79
25
Continue on US 259
13 mi·15 min·Kilgore Drive
26
Keep slight right at fork onto US 259 Business
2.8 mi·3 min·US 259 Business
27
Turn left onto Houston Street
0.6 mi·1 min·Houston Street
28
Keep slight right at fork onto Houston Street
371 ft·7 sec·Houston Street
29
Enter roundabout onto TX 135
124 ft·1 sec·State Highway 135 North
30
Continue on TX 135
11 mi·13 min·State Highway 135 North
31
Continue on US 271
1.6 mi·1 min·South Tyler Street
32
Continue on US 271
0.3 mi·30 sec·South Main Street
33
Turn left onto US 80
2.1 mi·2 min·West Upshur Avenue
34
Turn right onto FM 2685
4.1 mi·5 min·FM 2865
35
Turn right onto FM 2685
6.5 mi·7 min·FM 2685
36
Turn right onto TX 155
4.2 mi·4 min·TX 155
37
Continue on US 271
30 mi·34 min·US 271
38
Turn right onto Burton Road
0.2 mi·20 sec·Burton Road
39
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·30 sec
40
Merge onto I 30
17 mi·17 min·I 30
41
Take the exit
0.3 mi·46 sec
Toward US 259: De Kalb, Daingerfield
42
Turn left onto US 259
13 mi·19 min·US Highway 259 North
43
Arrive at destination
US 259
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 145.4 miles from Houston, TX, or about 2h 46m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 57.5 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 64 miles or 1h 14m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 145.4 miles or 2h 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 4h 35m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Hubbard, 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 290.9 miles and 5h 38m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 64 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 US 59 for about 57.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 145.4 mi from Houston, TX
· 2h 46m into the drive
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $31 in charging
· 1 stop
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
87.3
1
$30.54
$13.96
Efficient EV
72.7
0
$25.45
$11.64
EV Truck/SUV
116.4
1
$40.73
$18.62
Gas CO2
102 kg
EV CO2
34 kg (67% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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 Saturday
Local time
11:01 AM
CDT
Current temp
79°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Hubbard, TX
Morning
in Hubbard on Saturday
Local time
11:01 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
5h 38m 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 Hubbard, TX covers 290.9 miles and takes about 5h 38m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 59, I-69, Eastex Freeway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 145.4 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 $43.96 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 is a demanding drive. With 26 significant decision points across 290.9 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.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.9 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 1.1 miles (I 10; US 90 / East Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 1.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Houston, TX to Hubbard, TX, road signs begin pointing toward Loop 287 East: Nacogdoches along the way.
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, NREL for EV charging, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
