Origin
Houston, TX
Late night in Houston on Friday
Local time
2:13 AM
CDT
Current temp
79°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Houston, TX to Pine Island, TX
Compiled by the Trip.ovh editorial team · Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026 · Methodology
Drive Time
1h 4m
Distance
51.4 mi
83 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 59m
★
6 AM
1h 4m
8 AM
1h 15m
10 AM
1h 8m
12 PM
1h 7m
3 PM
1h 9m
5 PM
1h 14m
8 PM
1h 1m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Houston, TX
Trace Hudson
Pine Island, TX
Eslam Mohammed Abdelmaksoud
Trip Overview
The drive from Houston, TX to Pine Island, TX covers 51.4 miles and takes about 1h 4m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Northwest Freeway, Katy Freeway, US 290 Business for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 36.9 miles on Northwest Freeway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.77 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 4m. Total distance: 51.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 4m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (91%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 4m highway drive covering 51.4 miles, with most of the trip on Northwest Freeway and Katy Freeway. The longest continuous stretch is about 36.9 miles on Northwest Freeway.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Northwest Freeway is the longest continuous segment at about 36.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Northwest Freeway and Katy Freeway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 5.7 miles in.
Driving Effort
10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 51.4 miles you will encounter 12 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 5.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 6.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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
5.7 mi into trip
|
~7m in
Take the exit toward I 610
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Exit 763
Toward I 610
7
6 mi into trip
|
~8m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 610 North
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward I 610 North
7
6.8 mi into trip
|
~9m in
Keep slight left at fork toward US 290 West: Austin
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward US 290 West: Austin
7
7.4 mi into trip
|
~10m in
Keep slight left at fork toward US 290 West: Austin
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward US 290 West: Austin
8
8.1 mi into trip
|
~11m in
Keep slight left at fork toward West 34th Street, Antoine Drive
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward West 34th Street, Antoine Drive
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 Pine Island, TX, road signs begin pointing toward Fm 1098: Prairie View along the way.
Fm 1098: Prairie View
45.8 mi in
|
~55m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Northwest Freeway | 36.9 mi | 43m |
| Katy Freeway | 5.2 mi | 6m |
| US 290 Business | 2.8 mi | 4m |
| FM 359 | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| University Drive | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Louisiana Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Sandra Bland Parkway | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Northwest Freeway
— 36.9 mi, about 43m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Houston, TX and Pine Island, TX.
1
Start on Louisiana Street
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
·
Louisiana Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
2
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
Toward I 10 West: San Antonio
3
Merge onto I 10; US 90
5.2 mi
·
6 min
·
Katy Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
4
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
Exit 763
Toward I 610
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Keep slight right at fork
0.8 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 610 North
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
6
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi
·
38 sec
Toward US 290 West: Austin
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Keep slight left at fork
0.7 mi
·
53 sec
Toward US 290 West: Austin
Use the slight left lane.
8
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
13 sec
Toward West 34th Street, Antoine Drive
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight left at fork
0.7 mi
·
53 sec
Toward US 290 West: Austin
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Merge onto US 290
37 mi
·
43 min
·
Northwest Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
Toward FM 1098: Prairie View
12
Turn left onto FM 1098
395 ft
·
17 sec
·
Sandra Bland Parkway
Use the left lane.
13
Continue on FM 1098
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
·
University Drive
14
Turn slight right
516 ft
·
18 sec
15
Turn straight onto US 290 Bus
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
US 290 Business
16
Turn left onto FM 359
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
FM 359
17
Arrive at destination
FM 359
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 25.7 mi from Houston, TX · 31m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
26 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 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 25.7 miles from Houston, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Pine Island, TX
The final approach into Pine Island, TX usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.77 one way
$15.53 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
18 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $8.50 | $17.00 |
| premium | $4.54 | $9.18 | $18.35 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.35 | $22.70 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 18 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 15.4 | 0 | $5.40 | $2.47 |
| Efficient EV | 12.9 | 0 | $4.50 | $2.06 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 20.6 | 0 | $7.20 | $3.29 |
Gas CO2
18 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (67% 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
Pine Island, TX
Late night in Pine Island on Friday
Local time
2:13 AM
CDT
Current temp
76°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
3 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
1h 4m 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 Pine Island, TX covers 51.4 miles and takes about 1h 4m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Northwest Freeway, Katy Freeway, US 290 Business. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 25.7 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 $7.77 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 51.4 miles you will encounter 12 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 5.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 6.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Houston, TX to Pine Island, TX, road signs begin pointing toward Fm 1098: Prairie View along the way.
Data sources
The figures on this page are computed from open government and mapping datasets, not crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Full methodology, refresh cadence, and limitations are documented on the methodology page.
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