Drive Time
5h 15m
Distance
329.5 mi
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$49
one way
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The drive from Jacksboro, TX to Houston, TX covers 329.5 miles and takes about 5h 15m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on North Main Street, Lake Worth Boulevard, Jacksboro Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $49.02 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
164.8 miles from Jacksboro, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 37m into the drive .
Expect a 5h 15m drive with frequent turns across 329.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Lake Worth Boulevard | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Jacksboro Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Henderson Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Wind Roundabout | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West 5th Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 35W North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 20 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Jacksboro, TX and Houston, TX.
Start on the route
Turn sharp left onto North Main Street
Continue straight
Continue on Lake Worth Boulevard
Continue on Lake Worth Boulevard
Continue on Jacksboro Highway
Continue on North Henderson Street
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Wind Roundabout
Exit the rotary onto North Henderson Street
Turn left onto West 5th Street
Take the ramp slight right toward I 35W North, I 30 East
Take the exit slight left toward I 20 East, US 287 South: Waxahachie, Dallas
Merge slight right onto Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
Keep slight right to continue on US 287 South: Little Road, Waxahachie
Keep slight right to continue on I 45 South: Corsicana
Merge slight left
Continue on Gulf Freeway
Take the exit slight left toward I 10 East: Beaumont
Keep slight left to continue on Milam Street
Continue on Milam 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 16m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 164.8 miles or 2h 37m 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 18m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Houston, TX than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Jacksboro, 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 Jacksboro, TX
This is one driving day of about 329.5 miles and 5h 15m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 164.8 mi from Jacksboro, TX · 2h 37m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
165 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 164.8 miles from Jacksboro, 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
$49.02 one way
$98.05 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $55.16 | $110.32 |
| premium | $4.59 | $59.56 | $119.11 |
| diesel | $3.99 | $51.80 | $103.60 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$49
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$74–$99
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 115.3 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $35 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 98.9 | 1 | $34.60 | $15.82 |
| Efficient EV | 82.4 | 0 | $28.83 | $13.18 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 131.8 | 1 | $46.13 | $21.09 |
Gas CO2
115 kg
EV CO2
39 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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Morning in Jacksboro on Saturday
Local time
6:33 AM
CDT
Current temp
53°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Morning in Houston on Saturday
Local time
6:33 AM
CDT
Current temp
70°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
79°F
Mansfield, TX
165 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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