Drive Time
4h 23m
Distance
248.5 mi
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$37
one way
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The drive from Hughes Springs, TX to Houston, TX covers 248.5 miles and takes about 4h 23m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on 1st Street, South Main Street, North Eastman Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $36.97 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
124.2 miles from Hughes Springs, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 11m into the drive .
Expect a 4h 23m drive with frequent turns across 248.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Eastman Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Estes Parkway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Gardiner Mitchell Parkway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| TX 322 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Kilgore Drive | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highway 79 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Hughes Springs, TX and Houston, TX.
Start on Ward
Turn right onto 1st Street
Turn left
Turn right
Turn left onto South Main Street
Continue on North Eastman Road
At the end of the road, turn left onto Estes Parkway
Turn right onto Gardiner Mitchell Parkway
Continue on TX 322
Continue straight
Turn left onto Kilgore Drive
Continue on Highway 79
Turn left onto US Route 259
Continue on North Railroad Avenue
Continue on US Route 259
Continue on US Highway 259
Take the exit slight right toward US 59 South: Lufkin
Continue straight
Continue straight
Turn left
Turn right onto North US Highway 59
Continue on Northwest Stallings Drive
Continue on Stallings Drive
Take the exit slight right
Turn straight
Merge slight left onto South Street
Continue on South US Highway 59
Take the exit slight right toward South First Street
Turn straight onto South Medford Drive
Turn left onto South First Street
Continue on US 59
Continue on Diboll Relief Route
Take the exit slight right toward I 10 East, I 10 West: Beaumont, San Antonio
Keep slight right to continue on I 10 West: San Antonio
Merge slight left onto East Freeway
Take the exit slight right toward San Jacinto Street, Main Street
Turn straight onto Providence Street
Continue on North San Jacinto Street
Continue on Fannin Street
Turn right onto Prairie Street
Turn right onto Louisiana Street
Arrive at your destination
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.
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 24m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 124.2 miles or 2h 11m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 36m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Houston, TX than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Hughes Springs, 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 Hughes Springs, TX
This is one driving day of about 248.5 miles and 4h 23m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 124.2 mi from Hughes Springs, TX · 2h 11m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
124 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.
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 124.2 miles from Hughes Springs, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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.
Regular Gas
$36.97 one way
$73.94 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $41.60 | $83.20 |
| premium | $4.59 | $44.92 | $89.83 |
| diesel | $3.99 | $39.07 | $78.13 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$37
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$62–$87
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 86.9 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $26 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 74.6 | 0 | $26.09 | $11.93 |
| Efficient EV | 62.1 | 0 | $21.74 | $9.94 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 99.4 | 1 | $34.79 | $15.90 |
Gas CO2
87 kg
EV CO2
29 kg (67% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Morning in Hughes Springs on Saturday
Local time
7:33 AM
CDT
Current temp
64°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Morning in Houston on Saturday
Local time
7:33 AM
CDT
Current temp
70°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
65°F
Longview, TX
124 mi in
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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
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