This 228.8-mile journey from Jourdanton, TX, to Houston, TX, is a straightforward drive that can easily be accomplished in a single day. Expect to spend about 4 hours and 5 minutes on the road, with a projected fuel cost of around $35. The route primarily utilizes I-10 and I-37, making it a highway-focused experience. Given its manageable length and focused road profile, this drive is well-suited for a day trip, allowing for a flexible departure time. You'll be traveling within the Great Plains region for both your origin and destination.
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
114.4 miles from Jourdanton, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 4m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 5m. Total distance: 228.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 5m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (83%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This drive is predominantly a highway-focused experience, with 83% of the route on major interstates. You'll encounter a significant stretch of 151.1 miles on I-10, offering a consistent pace. The character of the drive is largely defined by these high-speed corridors, interspersed with sections on I-37 and 90th Infantry Division Highway. Expect a relatively uninterrupted flow for most of the 228.8 miles, with minimal deviations from the primary interstate network.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 25 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 10 is the longest continuous segment at about 151.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 10 and I 37. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 32.7 miles in.
Driving Effort10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 21 significant decision points across 228.8 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 32.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 32.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 40.3 miles (TX 130): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 21 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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32.7 mi into trip|~38m in
Take the exit toward I 410, TX 130, US 281 South
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 133
Toward I 410, TX 130, US 281 South
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32.9 mi into trip|~39m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 410 North, TX 130 North
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward I 410 North, TX 130 North
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40.3 mi into trip|~47m in|TX 130
Take the exit onto TX 130 toward I 10, US 90, TX 130: San Antonio, Houston
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 33
Toward I 10, US 90, TX 130: San Antonio, Housto...
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40.4 mi into trip|~47m in|TX 130
Keep slight right at fork onto TX 130 toward I 10 East, US 90 East, TX 130 North: Houston, Seguin
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 10 East, US 90 East, TX 130 North: Hou...
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228.2 mi into trip|~4h 3m in
Take the exit toward Downtown, Theatre District
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 769A
Toward Downtown, Theatre District
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Jourdanton, TX and Houston, TX, road signs point toward Seguin, Austin and Waco.
Seguin
40.4 mi in|~47m|via TX 130
Austin
62.7 mi in|~1h 11m|via I 10; TX 130
Waco
62.7 mi in|~1h 11m|via I 10; TX 130
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 10
151.1 mi
2h 34m
I 37
23.2 mi
23m
90th Infantry Division Highway
21.7 mi
22m
Katy Freeway
10.7 mi
13m
Connally Loop
7 mi
7m
Oak Street
4.7 mi
7m
East State Highway 97
3.5 mi
5m
Katy Tollway
3.2 mi
4m
Longest stretch:
I 10
— 151.1 mi, about 2h 34m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jourdanton, TX and Houston, TX.
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Start on TX 16
94 ft·5 sec·Zanderson Avenue
2
Turn right onto TX 97
4.7 mi·7 min·Oak Street
3
Turn left onto US 281; TX 97
0.1 mi·14 sec·South Main Street
4
Continue on US 281; TX 97
0.7 mi·1 min·2nd Street
5
Turn right onto TX 97
3.5 mi·5 min·East State Highway 97
6
Turn left onto I-37 Frontage Road
0.1 mi·24 sec·I-37 Frontage Road
7
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·25 sec
Toward I 37 North
8
Merge onto I 37
23 mi·23 min·I 37
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi·23 sec
Exit 133Toward I 410, TX 130, US 281 SouthUse the slight right lane.
10
Keep slight right at fork
0.5 mi·58 sec
Toward I 410 North, TX 130 NorthUse the slight left / slight right lanes.
11
Merge onto I 410; TX 130
7.0 mi·7 min·Connally Loop
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit onto TX 130
0.1 mi·14 sec·TX 130
Exit 33Toward I 10, US 90, TX 130: San Antonio, HoustonUse the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Keep slight right at fork onto TX 130
0.4 mi·53 sec·TX 130
Toward I 10 East, US 90 East, TX 130 North: Houston, Seguin
14
Keep slight left at fork onto TX 130
0.2 mi·25 sec·TX 130
Toward I 10 East, US 90 East
15
Merge onto I 10; US 90; TX 130
22 mi·22 min·90th Infantry Division Highway
Use the slight right lane.
16
Continue on I 10; TX 130
151 mi·2 hr 34 min·I 10; TX 130
Toward I 10 East: Houston, Austin, WacoUse the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Take the exit
0.3 mi·22 sec
Toward I 10 Toll: Katy TollwayUse the slight left lane.
18
Merge onto I 10 Toll
3.2 mi·4 min·Katy Tollway
19
Take the exit
0.2 mi·15 sec
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Merge onto I 10; US 90
11 mi·13 min·Katy Freeway
Use the slight left lane.
21
Take the exit
0.4 mi·52 sec
Exit 769AToward Downtown, Theatre DistrictUse the straight / slight right lanes.
22
Continue on Smith Street
0.1 mi·29 sec·Smith Street
23
Turn left onto Preston Street
331 ft·16 sec·Preston Street
24
Turn left onto Louisiana Street
179 ft·5 sec·Louisiana Street
25
Arrive at destination
Louisiana Street
Trip Plan
With a duration of just over 4 hours, this trip is ideal for a single-day adventure, offering flexibility in your departure time. Consider leaving early to maximize your daylight hours. You'll only need to plan for one primary stop along the 228.8-mile route, so pace yourself accordingly. Keep an eye on your fuel levels, especially during the longest 151.1-mile stretch on I-10, where services might be more spaced out. The $35 fuel estimate is a helpful guide for budgeting this highway-focused drive.
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 114.4 miles from Jourdanton, TX, or about 2h 4m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 151.1 miles.
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 50 miles or 58m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 114.4 miles or 2h 4m 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 19m
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 Jourdanton, 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 Jourdanton, TX
This is one driving day of about 228.8 miles and 4h 5m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 50 miles from Jourdanton, 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.
The longest stretch is on I 10 for about 151.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 114.4 mi from Jourdanton, TX
· 2h 4m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
San Antonio Missions National Historical Park
National Historical Park
Welcome to San Antonio Missions, a National Park Service site and the only UNESCO World Heritage Site in Texas. Each mission in the park is a center of community and has been since the early 1700s. Th...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$34.57 one way
$69.14 round trip
$3.84/gal25.4 MPG avg80 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.20
$37.84
$75.68
premium
$4.54
$40.85
$81.70
diesel
$5.61
$50.52
$101.03
Estimated Tolls: $0.23
Katy Tollway
(3.2 mi)$0.23
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$35
Tolls
$0
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$60–$85
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 80.1 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $24 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
68.6
0
$24.02
$10.98
Efficient EV
57.2
0
$20.02
$9.15
EV Truck/SUV
91.5
1
$32.03
$14.64
Gas CO2
80 kg
EV CO2
27 kg (66% 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.
Forecast as of Apr 17, 2026
Origin
Jourdanton, TX
Late night
in Jourdanton on Friday
Local time
2:52 AM
CDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Houston, TX
Late night
in Houston on Friday
Local time
2:52 AM
CDT
Current temp
70°F
Partly Cloudy
S 5 to 10 mph0% chanceLive forecast
63°F
Colorado, TX
114 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
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
6 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 5m 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 Jourdanton, TX to Houston, TX covers 228.8 miles and takes about 4h 5m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 10, I 37, 90th Infantry Division Highway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 114.4 miles from Jourdanton, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $34.57 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 demanding drive. With 21 significant decision points across 228.8 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 32.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 32.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 40.3 miles (TX 130): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Jourdanton, TX and Houston, TX, road signs point toward Seguin, Austin and Waco.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from
OSRM
over
OpenStreetMap.
Fuel cost uses
EIA
weekly regional averages.
National park proximity is from the
NPS API.
Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our
methodology page
documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
