Origin
Houston, TX
Afternoon in Houston on Monday
Local time
1:30 PM
CDT
Current temp
70°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Houston, TX to Wildwood, TX
Drive Time
2h 15m
Distance
104.7 mi
169 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$16
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 6m
★
6 AM
2h 16m
8 AM
2h 34m
10 AM
2h 22m
12 PM
2h 20m
3 PM
2h 23m
5 PM
2h 33m
8 PM
2h 10m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Houston, TX
Trace Hudson
Wildwood, TX
Jeff Stapleton
Trip Overview
If you are looking to head north from Houston to Wildwood, you are looking at a 104.7-mile journey that typically takes about 2 hours and 15 minutes. Because this is a relatively short trip, it works perfectly as a one-day excursion, meaning you won't need to worry about overnight lodging. You can expect to spend approximately $16 on fuel for the round trip, making this an affordable getaway. Both locations are situated within the Great Plains region of Texas, ensuring a consistent landscape throughout your travels. Since there are no designated stops on this route, it is a straightforward drive that gets you from point A to point B without unnecessary detours.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
52.4 miles from Houston, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 7m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a mindless highway cruise. With a 0% highway share, you will be navigating local roads for the entirety of the 104.7-mile duration. This lack of high-speed interstate travel means the pace is dictated by local traffic and road geometry. You will spend your time behind the wheel focused on maneuvering through turns, so keep your attention on the road rather than expecting a flat, monotonous grind. It is a technical drive that requires your full engagement from start to finish.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 21 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Franklin Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Houston, TX to Wildwood, TX is easy. At 2h 15m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Houston, TX to Wildwood, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Franklin Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| San Jacinto Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Rothwell Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 59 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East Freeway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Crosby Freeway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 90 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Beaumont Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Franklin Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Houston, TX and Wildwood, TX.
1
Start on Louisiana Street
476 ft
·
20 sec
·
Louisiana Street
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 straight toward US 59 East, I 10 East
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
US 59 East, I 10 East
6
Merge slight left onto East Freeway
5.2 mi
·
6 min
·
East Freeway
7
Keep slight right to continue on Crosby Freeway
4.5 mi
·
5 min
·
Crosby Freeway
8
Turn straight onto Crosby Freeway
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Crosby Freeway
9
Take the exit straight toward US 90
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
US 90
10
Continue on Crosby Freeway
9.2 mi
·
10 min
·
Crosby Freeway
11
Continue on Crosby Freeway
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Crosby Freeway
12
Continue on Beaumont Highway
5.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Beaumont Highway
13
Continue on US Highway 90
1.5 mi
·
1 min
·
US Highway 90
14
Continue on United States Highway 90 West
16 mi
·
18 min
·
United States Highway 90 West
15
Continue on US Highway 90
19 mi
·
22 min
·
US Highway 90
16
Turn left
24 mi
·
36 min
17
At the end of the road, turn sharp left
11 mi
·
12 min
18
Turn left
2.4 mi
·
5 min
19
Keep slight left
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
20
Turn right onto Wildwood Drive
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Wildwood Drive
21
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Since this 2-hour and 15-minute drive relies entirely on local roads, flexibility is your greatest advantage. You should plan your departure to avoid peak local traffic hours to ensure you maintain a steady pace. Because the route is short and has no scheduled stops, be sure to fuel up before you leave Houston to keep your $16 budget on track. Since you won't encounter long, uninterrupted highway stretches, take advantage of the ability to pull over safely if you need a break. Pay close attention to signage, as the turn-heavy nature of the route means you will need to stay alert for frequent changes in direction.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 52.4 miles from Houston, TX, or about 1h 7m into the drive.
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 80 miles or 1h 43m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 52.4 miles or 1h 7m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 51m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Wildwood, 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.
+
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 104.7 miles and 2h 15m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Houston, TX.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 52.4 mi from Houston, TX · 1h 7m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
52 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 52.4 miles from Houston, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Wildwood, TX
The final approach into Wildwood, 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 Wildwood, 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
$15.99 one way
$31.99 round trip
$3.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
37 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $17.53 | $35.05 |
| premium | $4.59 | $18.92 | $37.85 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $23.26 | $46.52 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$16
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$41–$66
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 36.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 31.4 | 0 | $10.99 | $5.03 |
| Efficient EV | 26.2 | 0 | $9.16 | $4.19 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 41.9 | 0 | $14.66 | $6.70 |
Gas CO2
37 kg
EV CO2
12 kg (68% 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
Wildwood, TX
Afternoon in Wildwood on Monday
Local time
1:30 PM
CDT
Current temp
88°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
18 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
2h 15m 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 Wildwood, TX covers 104.7 miles and takes about 2h 15m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Franklin Street, San Jacinto Street, Rothwell Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 52.4 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 $15.99 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.
The drive from Houston, TX to Wildwood, TX is easy. At 2h 15m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Houston, TX to Wildwood, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Houston, TX to Wildwood, TX does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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