Trip from Mission, TX to Houston, TX

Drive Time

5h 38m

Distance

368.6 mi

Route Type

Turn-heavy local drive

Long day trip

Trip Overview

The drive from Mission, TX to Houston, TX covers 368.6 miles and takes about 5h 38m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on North Conway Avenue, US 83, East Expressway 83 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $54.84 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

184.3 miles from Mission, TX

A natural place for your longest stop of the day.

Drive Character

Expect a 5h 38m drive with frequent turns across 368.6 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 39 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

North Conway Avenue is one of the defining roads on this drive.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
North Conway Avenue	0 mi	0m
US 83	0 mi	0m
East Expressway 83	0 mi	0m
I 2 East	0 mi	0m
I 69C North	0 mi	0m
Cecilia Street	0 mi	0m
Old Kingsville Road	0 mi	0m
South Cameron Street	0 mi	0m

Longest stretch: North Conway Avenue — 0 mi, about 0m

Step-by-Step Directions

1

Start on East Tom Landry Street

2

Turn left onto North Conway Avenue

3

Turn left onto US 83 Exwy Service Road

4

Continue on East Expressway 83

5

Take the ramp straight toward I 2 East, US 83 East

6

Merge slight left

7

Take the exit slight right toward I 69C North, US 281: Edinburg

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Continue straight

9

Continue straight

10

Keep slight right

11

Take the exit slight right

12

Continue straight

13

Turn right onto Cecilia Street

14

Turn left onto Old Kingsville Road

15

Turn slight right onto South Cameron Street

16

Turn right onto East Front Street

17

Continue on East Main Street

18

Take the exit slight right

19

Turn left onto North US Highway 77

20

Take the ramp slight left toward County Road 44

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Merge slight left onto U.S. Highway 77

22

Merge slight left

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Keep slight left

24

Continue straight

25

Take the exit slight right toward Sinton, Victoria

26

Turn slight right onto United States Highway 77

27

Keep slight left to continue on Spur 91

28

Merge slight left onto US Highway 59 South

29

Take the exit slight right

30

Continue on 59 Northbound Frontage Road

31

Continue straight

32

Continue on US 59 Northbound Frontage Road

33

Continue on Southwest Freeway Frontage Road

34

Take the ramp slight left toward I 69 North, US 59 North

35

Merge slight left onto Southwest Freeway

36

Keep slight left to continue on Richmond Avenue, Downtown via Louisiana Street

37

Take the exit slight right toward Downtown, Louisiana Street

38

Continue on Louisiana Street

39

Arrive at your destination

When to Leave

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 184.3 miles from Mission, TX.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Drive Plan

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 81 miles

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 184.3 miles

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Last hour of driving

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 Mission, 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.

Trip Strategy

Day 1

Settle into the route from Mission, TX

This is one driving day of about 368.6 miles and 5h 38m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 81 miles from Mission, 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.

Best Stop Towns on This Route

These towns line up with the pace of this drive and give you clearer places to stop with a purpose.

Late stop town

Meal stop

Corpus Christi, TX

184 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.

Popular next leg

Corpus Christi, TX to Houston, TX

219.8 mi · 3h 21m

Travel Advice

Arrival Notes

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.

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.

Stops Along the Way

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 184.3 mi from Mission, TX

Corpus Christi, TX

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 81 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Corpus Christi, TX

Meal break

The midpoint is around 184.3 miles from Mission, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions for the drive, so the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
regular	$3.78	$54.84	$109.68
midgrade	$4.25	$61.70	$123.41
premium	$4.59	$66.62	$133.25
diesel	$3.99	$57.95	$115.89

Based on 25.4 MPG average. Estimated CO2 emission: 129 kg one way.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Mission, TX to Houston, TX covers 368.6 miles and takes about 5h 38m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are North Conway Avenue, US 83, East Expressway 83. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 184.3 miles from Mission, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $54.84 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.