Origin
Houston, TX
Afternoon in Houston on Thursday
Local time
4:01 PM
CDT
Current temp
79°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Houston, TX to Lindsay, TX
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
5h 36m
Distance
313.3 mi
504 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$47
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 23m
★
6 AM
5h 36m
8 AM
6h 3m
10 AM
5h 46m
12 PM
5h 43m
3 PM
5h 47m
5 PM
6h 1m
8 PM
5h 28m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Houston, TX
Trace Hudson
Lindsay, TX
Gera Cejas
Trip Overview
Traveling from Houston to Lindsay covers 313.3 miles of Texas terrain, typically requiring 5 hours and 36 minutes behind the wheel. Because this journey stays entirely within the Great Plains region, you will experience consistent landscape characteristics throughout the trip. Budgeting approximately $47 for fuel is a smart way to prepare for the costs ahead. While the route is technically manageable in a single day, the turn-heavy local nature of the drive makes it feel longer than a standard interstate trek. Plan for at least one dedicated stop to break up the navigation, as the transition from urban streets to rural Texas roads demands your full focus.
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
156.7 miles from Houston, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 46m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 36m. Total distance: 313.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 36m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (98%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
You should prepare for a navigation-intensive experience rather than a mindless highway cruise, as this route features a 0% highway share. You will start by navigating Franklin and Travis Streets before transitioning onto I-45 North to gain distance. Beyond the initial interstate segment, the drive shifts into a turn-heavy local profile that requires constant attention to your surroundings. Expect a hands-on driving experience where your focus remains on local road transitions rather than long, uninterrupted stretches of asphalt. This constant change in direction keeps you engaged, but it also means you should anticipate a slower pace compared to major freeway travel.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 20 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 236.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on North Freeway and North Stemmons Freeway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Franklin Street.
Driving Effort
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 11 significant decision points across 313.3 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 0.1 miles (Franklin Street): Navigation decision point; at 238.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 239.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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Franklin Street
Turn right onto Franklin Street
Navigation decision point
8
238.4 mi into trip
|
~4h 12m in
Take the exit toward Waco, Denton
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.
Exit 286A
Toward Waco, Denton
6
239.8 mi into trip
|
~4h 14m in
Take the exit toward I 35E North: Denton
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 35E North: Denton
7
244.3 mi into trip
|
~4h 20m in
|
I 35E / North Stemmons Freeway
Keep slight right at fork onto I 35E / North Stemmons Freeway toward I 35E North: Denton
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
Toward I 35E North: Denton
8
308.2 mi into trip
|
~5h 28m in
Take the exit toward US 82: Wichita Falls, Sherman
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 498
Toward US 82: Wichita Falls, Sherman
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 Lindsay, TX, road signs point toward Waco and Denton.
Waco
238.4 mi in
|
~4h 12m
Denton
238.4 mi in
|
~4h 12m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Freeway | 236.9 mi | 4h 8m |
| North Stemmons Freeway | 39.3 mi | 44m |
| I 35 | 28.7 mi | 29m |
| J M Lindsay Boulevard | 3.6 mi | 4m |
| Woodall Rodgers Freeway | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| North Interstate 35 | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Hickory Drive | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Main Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
North Freeway
— 236.9 mi, about 4h 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Houston, TX and Lindsay, 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
237 mi
·
4 hr 8 min
·
North Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 286A
Toward Waco, Denton
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Continue on Spur 366
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Woodall Rodgers Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
Toward I 35E North: Denton
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Merge onto I 35E
4.1 mi
·
5 min
·
North Stemmons Freeway
Use the slight right lane.
10
Keep slight right at fork onto I 35E
35 mi
·
39 min
·
North Stemmons Freeway
Toward I 35E North: Denton
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
11
Continue on I 35; US 77
29 mi
·
29 min
·
I 35; US 77
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
Exit 498
Toward US 82: Wichita Falls, Sherman
Use the slight right lane.
13
Turn straight onto North Interstate 35
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
North Interstate 35
14
Turn left onto US 82
175 ft
·
7 sec
·
Summitt Avenue
15
Continue on US 82
3.6 mi
·
4 min
·
J M Lindsay Boulevard
16
Turn left onto FM 1199; FM 3108
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
·
Hickory Drive
17
Turn right onto FM 1199
336 ft
·
9 sec
·
6th Street
18
Continue on FM 1199
380 ft
·
10 sec
·
Walnut Street
19
Continue on FM 1199
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
Main Street
20
Arrive at destination
FM 1199
Trip Plan
To make the most of your 313.3-mile journey, try to depart early in the morning to avoid the worst of the urban congestion near your starting point in Houston. With a travel time of over five and a half hours, planning for at least one significant break will help you manage the fatigue caused by the turn-heavy nature of the local roads. Keep your $47 fuel budget in mind when selecting gas stations, as local roads may offer fewer refueling options than major interstates. Since you are navigating local streets, ensure your GPS is updated before you leave to handle the frequent turns required to reach Lindsay. Staying flexible with your timing allows you to navigate these local segments without the added stress of heavy traffic.
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 156.7 miles from Houston, TX, or about 2h 46m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 236.9 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 69 miles or 1h 14m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 156.7 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 34m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Lindsay, 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 313.3 miles and 5h 36m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 69 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 236.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 156.7 mi from Houston, TX · 2h 46m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
157 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 69 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 156.7 miles from Houston, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before North Freeway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 236.9 miles.
Arriving in Lindsay, TX
The final approach into Lindsay, 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 Lindsay, 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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$47.34 one way
$94.68 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
110 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $51.82 | $103.64 |
| premium | $4.54 | $55.94 | $111.88 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $69.17 | $138.35 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$47
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$72–$97
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 109.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $33 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 94 | 1 | $32.90 | $15.04 |
| Efficient EV | 78.3 | 0 | $27.41 | $12.53 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 125.3 | 1 | $43.86 | $20.05 |
Gas CO2
110 kg
EV CO2
37 kg (66% 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.
Destination
Lindsay, TX
Afternoon in Lindsay on Thursday
Local time
4:01 PM
CDT
Current temp
58°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
21 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 36m 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 Lindsay, TX covers 313.3 miles and takes about 5h 36m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are North Freeway, North Stemmons Freeway, I 35. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 156.7 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 $47.34 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 11 significant decision points across 313.3 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 0.1 miles (Franklin Street): Navigation decision point; at 238.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 239.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Houston, TX and Lindsay, TX, road signs point toward Waco and Denton.
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