The drive from Houston, TX to Las Lomas, TX covers 385.8 miles and takes about 7h 22m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US Highway 59, Falfurrias Expressway, I 2 for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is highway-focused drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 74.7 miles on US Highway 59.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $58.30 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
2 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
192.9 miles from Houston, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 3h 44m into the drive
.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 7h 22m. Total distance: 385.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 2 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
7h 22m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Drive Character
This is a 7h 22m highway drive covering 385.8 miles, with most of the trip on US Highway 59 and Falfurrias Expressway. The longest continuous stretch is about 74.7 miles on US Highway 59.
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.
US Highway 59 is the longest continuous segment at about 74.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US Highway 59 and Falfurrias Expressway. 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 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 24 significant decision points across 385.8 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: near the start (Congress Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 35.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 204.5 miles (I 69E; US 77): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 24 key points
These 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.
6
35.6 mi into trip|~44m in
Take the exit toward Spur 10: Cottonwood, Church Road, Hartledge Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 94
Toward Spur 10: Cottonwood, Church Road, Hartle...
7
204.5 mi into trip|~3h 58m in|I 69E; US 77
Take the exit onto I 69E; US 77 toward I 69E, US 77: Kingsville, Brownsville
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.
Toward I 69E, US 77: Kingsville, Brownsville
6
270.5 mi into trip|~5h 14m in|I 69C; US 281 / Falfurrias Expressway
Keep slight left at fork onto I 69C; US 281 / Falfurrias Expressway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
326.2 mi into trip|~6h 13m in|I 69C; US 281
Keep slight left at fork onto I 69C; US 281
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Houston, TX and Las Lomas, TX, road signs point toward Spur 10: Cottonwood and Brownsville.
Spur 10: Cottonwood
35.6 mi in|~44m
Brownsville
204.5 mi in|~3h 58m|via I 69E; US 77
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
US Highway 59
74.7 mi
1h 22m
Falfurrias Expressway
55.8 mi
58m
I 2
40.5 mi
46m
Alamo Street
37.1 mi
43m
US Highway 77 South
33.2 mi
37m
Southwest Freeway
32.8 mi
37m
I 69E
28.6 mi
31m
I 69C
27.1 mi
29m
Longest stretch:
US Highway 59
— 74.7 mi, about 1h 22m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Houston, TX and Las Lomas, 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
33 mi·37 min·Southwest Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Take the exit
0.2 mi·28 sec
Exit 94Toward Spur 10: Cottonwood, Church Road, Hartledge Road
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$58.30 one way
$116.59 round trip
$3.84/gal25.4 MPG avg135 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.20
$63.81
$127.62
premium
$4.54
$68.88
$137.76
diesel
$5.61
$85.18
$170.36
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$58
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$83–$108
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 135 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $41 in charging
· 1 stop
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
115.7
1
$40.51
$18.52
Efficient EV
96.5
1
$33.76
$15.43
EV Truck/SUV
154.3
1
$54.01
$24.69
Gas CO2
135 kg
EV CO2
45 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
Late night
in Houston on Friday
Local time
4:37 AM
CDT
Current temp
79°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Las Lomas, TX
Late night
in Las Lomas on Friday
Local time
4:37 AM
CDT
Current temp
70°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
9 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
7h 22m on the road
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
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 Las Lomas, TX covers 385.8 miles and takes about 7h 22m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US Highway 59, Falfurrias Expressway, I 2. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 192.9 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 $58.30 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
Plan about 2 meaningful breaks 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 24 significant decision points across 385.8 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: near the start (Congress Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 35.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 204.5 miles (I 69E; US 77): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Houston, TX and Las Lomas, TX, road signs point toward Spur 10: Cottonwood and Brownsville.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from
OSRM
over
OpenStreetMap.
Fuel cost uses
EIA
weekly regional averages.
National park proximity is from the
NPS API.
Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our
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documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
