Origin
Hubbard, TX
Morning in Hubbard on Saturday
Local time
8:08 AM
CDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hubbard, TX to Houston, TX
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
4h 54m
Distance
280.6 mi
452 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$42
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 41m
★
6 AM
4h 55m
8 AM
5h 22m
10 AM
5h 4m
12 PM
5h 2m
3 PM
5h 6m
5 PM
5h 20m
8 PM
4h 47m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hubbard, TX
Thomas balabaud
Houston, TX
Trace Hudson
Trip Overview
The drive from Hubbard, TX to Houston, TX covers 280.6 miles and takes about 4h 54m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Highway 259 South, US 271, Lakewood Drive for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $42.40 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
140.3 miles from Hubbard, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 27m into the drive .
About the Cities
Arriving in Houston, TX
Full guide →“Space City” · Founded 1836
Houston is a sprawling port city in Southeastern Texas. An oil boom and continuing international immigration has brought explosive growth to the city, and it is now the fifth largest metropolitan area in the United States and the most diverse large city since 2021. While at first glance, the city appears to be a 9-5 central business district surrounded by a sea of suburbs and strip malls, there are many hidden gems to be discovered.
Top landmarks
- • Museum of Fine Arts, Houston — art museum in Houston, Texas
- • Astrodome — historic place in Houston, Harris County, Texas
- • Rothko Chapel — building in Houston, Harris County, Texas
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 54m. Total distance: 280.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 54m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 4h 54m drive with frequent turns across 280.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 51 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Highway 259 South 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. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 4h 54m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Hubbard, TX to Houston, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Highway 259 South | — | — |
| US 271 | — | — |
| Lakewood Drive | — | — |
| West Ferguson Road | — | — |
| Bill Ratliff Freeway | — | — |
| Highway 271 | — | — |
| West Upshur Avenue | — | — |
| North Main Street | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Highway 259 South
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hubbard, TX and Houston, TX.
1
Start on US Highway 259 South
13 mi
·
19 min
·
US Highway 259 South
2
Take the ramp right
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
3
Merge slight left
17 mi
·
17 min
4
Take the exit slight right toward US 271 to US 67, SH 49, FM 1734: Mount Pleasant, Paris, Pittsburg
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
US 271 to US 67, SH 49, FM 1734: Mount Pleasant, Paris, Pittsburg
5
Turn straight onto Lakewood Drive
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
Lakewood Drive
6
Turn left onto West Ferguson Road
0.5 mi
·
59 sec
·
West Ferguson Road
7
Turn straight onto Bill Ratliff Freeway
5.5 mi
·
6 min
·
Bill Ratliff Freeway
8
Continue on South US Highway 271
4.2 mi
·
4 min
·
South US Highway 271
9
Continue straight
23 mi
·
25 min
10
Turn straight
1.4 mi
·
1 min
11
Turn left
6.5 mi
·
7 min
12
At the end of the road, turn left
4.1 mi
·
5 min
13
At the end of the road, turn left onto West Upshur Avenue
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
West Upshur Avenue
14
Turn right onto North Main Street
0.3 mi
·
23 sec
·
North Main Street
15
Turn slight right onto South Tyler Street
1.6 mi
·
1 min
·
South Tyler Street
16
Turn left onto State Highway 135
11 mi
·
13 min
·
State Highway 135
17
Keep slight left
49 ft
·
1 sec
18
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Houston Street
105 ft
·
2 sec
·
Houston Street
19
Exit the roundabout onto Houston Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Houston Street
20
At the end of the road, turn right onto South Henderson Boulevard
16 mi
·
19 min
·
South Henderson Boulevard
21
Continue on Highway 79
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Highway 79
22
Turn left onto US Route 259
16 mi
·
18 min
·
US Route 259
23
Continue on North Railroad Avenue
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
North Railroad Avenue
24
Continue on US Route 259
3.0 mi
·
3 min
·
US Route 259
25
Continue on US Highway 259
11 mi
·
12 min
·
US Highway 259
26
Take the exit slight right toward US 59 South: Lufkin
223 ft
·
6 sec
·
US 59 South: Lufkin
27
Continue straight
420 ft
·
12 sec
28
Continue straight
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
29
Turn left
105 ft
·
4 sec
30
Turn right onto North US Highway 59
0.7 mi
·
48 sec
·
North US Highway 59
31
Continue on Northwest Stallings Drive
6.4 mi
·
7 min
·
Northwest Stallings Drive
32
Continue on Stallings Drive
0.4 mi
·
26 sec
·
Stallings Drive
33
Take the exit slight right
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
34
Turn straight
223 ft
·
6 sec
35
Merge slight left onto South Street
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
South Street
36
Continue on South US Highway 59
19 mi
·
22 min
·
South US Highway 59
37
Take the exit slight right toward South First Street
397 ft
·
10 sec
·
South First Street
38
Turn straight onto South Medford Drive
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
South Medford Drive
39
Turn left onto South First Street
4.1 mi
·
5 min
·
South First Street
40
Continue on US 59
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
US 59
41
Continue on Diboll Relief Route
111 mi
·
2 hr 1 min
·
Diboll Relief Route
42
Take the exit slight right toward I 10 East, I 10 West: Beaumont, San Antonio
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
I 10 East, I 10 West: Beaumont, San Antonio
43
Keep slight right to continue on I 10 West: San Antonio
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
I 10 West: San Antonio
44
Merge slight left onto East Freeway
0.5 mi
·
35 sec
·
East Freeway
45
Take the exit slight right toward San Jacinto Street, Main Street
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
San Jacinto Street, Main Street
46
Turn straight onto Providence Street
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
Providence Street
47
Continue on North San Jacinto Street
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
·
North San Jacinto Street
48
Continue on Fannin Street
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
·
Fannin Street
49
Turn right onto Prairie Street
0.3 mi
·
48 sec
·
Prairie Street
50
Turn right onto Louisiana Street
515 ft
·
17 sec
·
Louisiana Street
51
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
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 140.3 miles from Hubbard, TX, or about 2h 27m 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 62 miles or 1h 5m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 140.3 miles or 2h 27m 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 1m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Houston, TX than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Hubbard, TX so your first major turns are already loaded.
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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 Hubbard, TX
This is one driving day of about 280.6 miles and 4h 54m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 62 miles from Hubbard, 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 140.3 mi from Hubbard, TX · 2h 27m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
140 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 62 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 140.3 miles from Hubbard, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Houston, TX
The final approach into Houston, 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 Houston, 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
$42.40 one way
$84.80 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
98 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $46.41 | $92.82 |
| premium | $4.54 | $50.10 | $100.20 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $61.95 | $123.91 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$42
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$67–$92
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 98.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $29 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 84.2 | 1 | $29.46 | $13.47 |
| Efficient EV | 70.2 | 0 | $24.55 | $11.22 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 112.2 | 1 | $39.28 | $17.96 |
Gas CO2
98 kg
EV CO2
33 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
Houston, TX
Morning in Houston on Saturday
Local time
8:08 AM
CDT
Current temp
79°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
5 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
4h 54m 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 Hubbard, TX to Houston, TX covers 280.6 miles and takes about 4h 54m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Highway 259 South, US 271, Lakewood Drive. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 140.3 miles from Hubbard, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $42.40 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 straightforward 4h 54m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Hubbard, TX to Houston, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Hubbard, TX to Houston, TX does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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