Origin
Los Indios, TX
Late night in Los Indios on Wednesday
Local time
5:13 AM
CDT
Current temp
83°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Los Indios, TX to Houston, TX
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
5h 30m
Distance
341.3 mi
549 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$52
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 17m
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6 AM
5h 30m
8 AM
5h 57m
10 AM
5h 40m
12 PM
5h 37m
3 PM
5h 41m
5 PM
5h 56m
8 PM
5h 22m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Los Indios, TX
Jeff Stapleton
Houston, TX
Trace Hudson
Trip Overview
The drive from Los Indios, TX to Houston, TX covers 341.3 miles and takes about 5h 30m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Military Highway, West Expressway 83, I 69E North for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $51.57 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
170.7 miles from Los Indios, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 45m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a 5h 30m drive with frequent turns across 341.3 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 36 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Military Highway 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.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 5h 30m 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 Los Indios, TX to Houston, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Military Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West Expressway 83 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 69E North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highway 77 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| County Road 10 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| County Road 79 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| County Road 18 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Driscoll Bypass | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Military Highway
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Los Indios, TX and Houston, TX.
1
Start on Robertson Street
0.2 mi
·
48 sec
·
Robertson Street
2
At the end of the road, turn right onto Military Highway
0.5 mi
·
56 sec
·
Military Highway
3
Turn left
8.5 mi
·
10 min
4
Turn left onto West Expressway 83
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
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West Expressway 83
5
Take the ramp slight left toward I 69E North, US 77 North, US 83 North
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
I 69E North, US 77 North, US 83 North
6
Merge slight left onto U.S. Highway 77
92 mi
·
1 hr 42 min
·
U.S. Highway 77
7
Keep slight left
0.2 mi
·
14 sec
8
Merge slight right
1.2 mi
·
1 min
9
Continue on U.S. Highway 77
12 mi
·
12 min
·
U.S. Highway 77
10
Take the exit slight right
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
11
Turn straight onto US Highway 77 Frontage Road
486 ft
·
18 sec
·
US Highway 77 Frontage Road
12
Turn right onto County Road 10
1.0 mi
·
4 min
·
County Road 10
13
Turn left onto County Road 79
4.0 mi
·
15 min
·
County Road 79
14
Turn left onto County Road 18
0.2 mi
·
44 sec
·
County Road 18
15
Turn sharp right
1.1 mi
·
2 min
16
Take the ramp straight
0.4 mi
·
57 sec
17
Merge slight left onto Driscoll Bypass
2.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Driscoll Bypass
18
Continue on U.S. Highway 77
13 mi
·
14 min
·
U.S. Highway 77
19
Merge slight left
1.4 mi
·
1 min
20
Keep slight left
0.8 mi
·
50 sec
21
Continue straight
463 ft
·
5 sec
22
Take the exit slight right toward Sinton, Victoria
38 mi
·
44 min
·
Sinton, Victoria
23
Turn slight right onto United States Highway 77
33 mi
·
37 min
·
United States Highway 77
24
Keep slight left to continue on Spur 91
1.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Spur 91
25
Merge slight left onto US Highway 59 South
89 mi
·
1 hr 38 min
·
US Highway 59 South
26
Take the exit slight right
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
27
Continue on 59 Northbound Frontage Road
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
59 Northbound Frontage Road
28
Continue straight
0.4 mi
·
59 sec
29
Continue on US 59 Northbound Frontage Road
2.0 mi
·
4 min
·
US 59 Northbound Frontage Road
30
Continue on Southwest Freeway Frontage Road
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Southwest Freeway Frontage Road
31
Take the ramp slight left toward I 69 North, US 59 North
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
I 69 North, US 59 North
32
Merge slight left onto Southwest Freeway
33 mi
·
37 min
·
Southwest Freeway
33
Keep slight left to continue on Richmond Avenue, Downtown via Louisiana Street
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Richmond Avenue, Downtown via Louisiana Street
34
Take the exit slight right toward Downtown, Louisiana Street
154 ft
·
4 sec
·
Downtown, Louisiana Street
35
Continue on Louisiana Street
1.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Louisiana Street
36
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 170.7 miles from Los Indios, TX, or about 2h 45m 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 17m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 170.7 miles or 2h 45m 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 32m
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 Los Indios, 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 Los Indios, TX
This is one driving day of about 341.3 miles and 5h 30m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Los Indios, 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 170.7 mi from Los Indios, TX · 2h 45m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
171 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 170.7 miles from Los Indios, 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
$51.57 one way
$103.14 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
119 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $56.45 | $112.90 |
| premium | $4.54 | $60.94 | $121.87 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $75.35 | $150.71 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$52
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$77–$102
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 119.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $36 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 102.4 | 1 | $35.84 | $16.38 |
| Efficient EV | 85.3 | 0 | $29.86 | $13.65 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 136.5 | 1 | $47.78 | $21.84 |
Gas CO2
119 kg
EV CO2
40 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
Late night in Houston on Wednesday
Local time
5:13 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
4 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
5h 30m 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 Los Indios, TX to Houston, TX covers 341.3 miles and takes about 5h 30m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Military Highway, West Expressway 83, I 69E North. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 170.7 miles from Los Indios, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $51.57 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 straightforward 5h 30m 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 Los Indios, TX to Houston, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Los Indios, TX to Houston, TX does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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