Origin
Houston, TX
Afternoon in Houston on Thursday
Local time
3:50 PM
CDT
Current temp
79°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Houston, TX to Lone Star, TX
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
6h 12m
Distance
311.6 mi
501 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$47
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
6h 0m
★
6 AM
6h 13m
8 AM
6h 38m
10 AM
6h 21m
12 PM
6h 19m
3 PM
6h 23m
5 PM
6h 37m
8 PM
6h 5m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Houston, TX
Trace Hudson
Lone Star, TX
Jeff Stapleton
Trip Overview
The drive from Houston, TX to Lone Star, TX covers 311.6 miles and takes about 6h 12m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on North Freeway, State Highway 155, North 4th Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 63.2 miles on North Freeway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $47.08 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
155.8 miles from Houston, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 3m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 6h 12m. Total distance: 311.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
6h 12m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Drive Character
The drive from Houston, TX to Lone Star, TX covers 311.6 miles and takes about 6h 12m, 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 37 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 63.2 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 around 0.1 miles in near Franklin Street.
Driving Effort
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 25 significant decision points across 311.6 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 0.2 miles (Travis Street): Navigation decision point; at 187.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 25 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
5
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Travis Street
Turn left onto Travis Street
Navigation decision point
6
187.9 mi into trip
|
~3h 40m in
Take the exit toward Loop 49 Toll West
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward Loop 49 Toll West
7
210.4 mi into trip
|
~4h 5m in
|
US 69 / Mineola Highway
At end of road, turn left onto US 69 / Mineola Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
220.4 mi into trip
|
~4h 17m in
|
TX 37 / North Pacific Street
Keep slight right at fork onto TX 37 / North Pacific Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / 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 Lone Star, TX, road signs point toward Crockett, Grapeland and Loop 49 Toll West.
Crockett
64.7 mi in
|
~1h 15m
Grapeland
64.7 mi in
|
~1h 15m
Loop 49 Toll West
187.9 mi in
|
~3h 40m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Freeway | 63.2 mi | 1h 12m |
| State Highway 155 | 34.2 mi | 39m |
| North 4th Street | 32.6 mi | 37m |
| Prospect Drive | 27.5 mi | 31m |
| West Bermuda Street | 25.7 mi | 31m |
| State Highway 19 | 22.4 mi | 26m |
| Church Street | 21.9 mi | 25m |
| Toll 49 | 21.9 mi | 23m |
Longest stretch:
North Freeway
— 63.2 mi, about 1h 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Houston, TX and Lone Star, 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
63 mi
·
1 hr 12 min
·
North Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
Toward TX 19: Riverside, Crockett, Grapeland
7
Continue on TX 19
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
TX 19
8
Keep slight right at fork
0.5 mi
·
51 sec
9
Continue on TX 19
22 mi
·
26 min
·
State Highway 19
Use the left lane.
10
Continue on TX 19
27 mi
·
31 min
·
Prospect Drive
11
Turn right onto TX 7; TX 19; TX 21
153 ft
·
2 sec
·
East Goliad Avenue
12
Turn left onto US 287; TX 7; TX 19; TX 21
165 ft
·
5 sec
·
5th Street
13
Turn left onto US 287; TX 7; TX 19; TX 21
300 ft
·
9 sec
·
East Houston Avenue
14
Turn right onto US 287; TX 19
33 mi
·
37 min
·
North 4th Street
15
Turn right onto Loop 256
3.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Loop 256
16
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
17
Keep slight right at fork
359 ft
·
9 sec
18
Merge onto TX 155
20 mi
·
22 min
·
State Highway 155
19
Continue on TX 155
0.4 mi
·
30 sec
·
South Elm Street
20
Continue on TX 155
1.5 mi
·
1 min
·
North Frankston Highway
21
Continue on TX 155
14 mi
·
16 min
·
State Highway 155
22
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward Loop 49 Toll West
23
Merge onto Toll 49
22 mi
·
23 min
·
Toll 49
24
At end of road, turn left onto US 69
10 mi
·
12 min
·
Mineola Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
25
Keep slight right at fork onto TX 37
8.8 mi
·
10 min
·
North Pacific Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
26
Turn left onto TX 154
26 mi
·
31 min
·
West Bermuda Street
27
Continue on Gilmer Street
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Gilmer Street
28
Turn right onto US 67 Bus; TX 154
200 ft
·
5 sec
·
Jefferson Street West
29
Turn left onto TX 154
22 mi
·
25 min
·
Church Street
30
Turn right onto TX 24
15 mi
·
17 min
·
State Highway 24 North
31
Turn left onto TX 19; TX 24
516 ft
·
10 sec
·
East Hearne Avenue
32
Turn right onto TX 19; TX 24
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
South Main Street
33
Continue on US 271 Business
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
North Main Street
34
Continue on US 271
6.3 mi
·
7 min
·
North US Highway 271
35
Turn right onto FM 2648
8.8 mi
·
15 min
·
FM 2648
36
Turn sharp right onto FM 195
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
FM 195
37
Arrive at destination
FM 195
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 155.8 miles from Houston, TX, or about 3h 3m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 63.2 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 21m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 155.8 miles or 3h 3m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 5h
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Lone Star, 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 311.6 miles and 6h 12m.
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 63.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 155.8 mi from Houston, TX · 3h 3m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
156 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 155.8 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 63.2 miles.
Arriving in Lone Star, TX
The final approach into Lone Star, 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 Lone Star, TX.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$47.08 one way
$94.17 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
109 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $51.54 | $103.07 |
| premium | $4.54 | $55.63 | $111.27 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $68.80 | $137.59 |
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 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $33 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 93.5 | 1 | $32.72 | $14.96 |
| Efficient EV | 77.9 | 0 | $27.27 | $12.46 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 124.6 | 1 | $43.62 | $19.94 |
Gas CO2
109 kg
EV CO2
36 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.
Destination
Lone Star, TX
Afternoon in Lone Star on Thursday
Local time
3:50 PM
CDT
Current temp
77°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
2 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
6h 12m 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 Lone Star, TX covers 311.6 miles and takes about 6h 12m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are North Freeway, State Highway 155, North 4th Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 155.8 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 $47.08 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 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 25 significant decision points across 311.6 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 0.2 miles (Travis Street): Navigation decision point; at 187.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Between Houston, TX and Lone Star, TX, road signs point toward Crockett, Grapeland and Loop 49 Toll West.
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