Origin
New London, TX
Morning in New London on Thursday
Local time
10:29 AM
CDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from New London, TX to Houston, TX
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
3h 47m
Distance
193.7 mi
312 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$29
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 35m
★
6 AM
3h 48m
8 AM
4h 13m
10 AM
3h 57m
12 PM
3h 54m
3 PM
3h 58m
5 PM
4h 12m
8 PM
3h 40m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
New London, TX
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Houston, TX
Trace Hudson
Trip Overview
If you are planning a trip from New London to Houston, expect a 193.4-mile journey that typically takes about 3 hours and 19 minutes behind the wheel. This route functions perfectly as a straightforward day trip, meaning you won't need to worry about booking an overnight stay. You can anticipate spending roughly $29 on fuel, making it a relatively affordable trek through the Texas Great Plains. Because the route relies on local roads rather than major interstates, you should plan for a steady pace rather than a quick sprint. It is a practical drive for anyone looking to connect these two points without the high-speed intensity of a cross-country highway haul.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
96.8 miles from New London, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 59m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 47m. Total distance: 193.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 47m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that keeps you engaged from start to finish. You will navigate a series of surface roads, including Phillips Street, Main Street, and SH 64, rather than cruising along a monotonous interstate. With a highway share of 0%, this journey favors local roads that require more focus and frequent adjustments than a typical highway cruise. The experience is defined by the winding nature of these local connections, providing a distinct change of pace as you transition between the two Texas locations. Prepare for a drive that prioritizes local terrain over long, uninterrupted stretches of open road.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 36 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Diboll Relief Route is the longest continuous segment at about 111 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Phillips Street.
Driving Effort
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 18 significant decision points across 193.7 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 0.1 miles (Phillips Street): Navigation decision point; at 191.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 191.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 18 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Phillips Street
Turn right onto Phillips Street
Navigation decision point
8
191.5 mi into trip
|
~3h 43m in
Take the exit toward I 10 East, I 10 West: Beaumont, San Antonio
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 132
Toward I 10 East, I 10 West: Beaumont, San Anto...
8
191.7 mi into trip
|
~3h 43m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 10 West: San Antonio
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 10 West: San Antonio
8
192.4 mi into trip
|
~3h 44m in
Take the exit toward San Jacinto Street, Main Street
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 769B
Toward San Jacinto Street, Main Street
5
193.6 mi into trip
|
~3h 47m in
|
Louisiana Street
Turn right onto Louisiana Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Diboll Relief Route | 111 mi | 2h 1m |
| South US Highway 59 | 19.4 mi | 22m |
| US Route 259 | 19.3 mi | 21m |
| US Highway 259 | 11.2 mi | 12m |
| TX 323 | 9.4 mi | 16m |
| Northwest Stallings Drive | 6.4 mi | 7m |
| South First Street | 4.1 mi | 5m |
| North Railroad Avenue | 2.9 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
Diboll Relief Route
— 111 mi, about 2h 1m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New London, TX and Houston, TX.
1
Start on Burnett Street
295 ft
·
15 sec
·
Burnett Street
2
Turn right onto Phillips Street
0.1 mi
·
28 sec
·
Phillips Street
3
Turn left onto TX 42
0.5 mi
·
55 sec
·
Main Street
4
Turn left onto TX 323
9.4 mi
·
16 min
·
TX 323
5
Turn left onto TX 64
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
SH 64
6
Turn right onto US 79; US 259
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Highway 79
7
Turn left onto US 259
16 mi
·
18 min
·
US Route 259
8
Continue on US 259
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
North Railroad Avenue
9
Continue on US 259
3.0 mi
·
3 min
·
US Route 259
10
Continue on US 259
11 mi
·
12 min
·
US Highway 259
11
Take the exit
224 ft
·
6 sec
Toward US 59 South: Lufkin
12
Continue on this road
420 ft
·
11 sec
·
this road
13
Continue on this road
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
this road
14
Turn left
104 ft
·
4 sec
15
Turn right onto US 59
0.7 mi
·
47 sec
·
North US Highway 59
16
Continue on US 59
6.4 mi
·
7 min
·
Northwest Stallings Drive
17
Continue on US 59; TX 7; TX 21; Loop 224
0.4 mi
·
25 sec
·
Stallings Drive
18
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
19
Turn straight
223 ft
·
6 sec
20
Merge onto US 59
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
South Street
21
Continue on US 59
19 mi
·
22 min
·
South US Highway 59
22
Take the exit
396 ft
·
9 sec
Toward South First Street
23
Turn straight onto South Medford Drive
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
South Medford Drive
24
Turn left onto US 59 Bus
4.1 mi
·
5 min
·
South First Street
25
Continue on US 59
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
US 59
26
Continue on US 59
111 mi
·
2 hr 1 min
·
Diboll Relief Route
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
27
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
Exit 132
Toward I 10 East, I 10 West: Beaumont, San Antonio
Use the slight right lane.
28
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Toward I 10 West: San Antonio
Use the slight right lane.
29
Merge onto I 10; US 90
0.5 mi
·
35 sec
·
East Freeway
30
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
Exit 769B
Toward San Jacinto Street, Main Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
31
Turn straight onto Providence Street
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
Providence Street
32
Continue on North San Jacinto Street
0.3 mi
·
31 sec
·
North San Jacinto Street
33
Continue on Fannin Street
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
·
Fannin Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
34
Turn right onto Prairie Street
0.3 mi
·
48 sec
·
Prairie Street
35
Turn right onto Louisiana Street
516 ft
·
16 sec
·
Louisiana Street
36
Arrive at destination
Louisiana Street
Trip Plan
Since this is a 3-hour and 19-minute trip, you have the flexibility to leave whenever it suits your schedule, though departing early helps you avoid potential local traffic. Plan for at least one stop to stretch your legs and break up the drive, as the turn-heavy nature of these roads can be more demanding than a simple freeway commute. Keep your fuel gauge in mind and try to budget at least $29 for gas before you head out. A specific tip for this route: since you are sticking to roads like SH 64 and local town streets, double-check your navigation settings to ensure you are comfortable with the specific turns suggested along the way.
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 96.8 miles from New London, TX, or about 1h 59m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 111 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 43 miles or 56m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 96.8 miles or 1h 59m 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 7m
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 New London, 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 New London, TX
This is one driving day of about 193.7 miles and 3h 47m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 43 miles from New London, 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 Diboll Relief Route for about 111 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 96.8 mi from New London, TX · 1h 59m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
97 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 43 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 96.8 miles from New London, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Diboll Relief Route if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 111 miles.
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.
After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$29.27 one way
$58.54 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
68 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $32.04 | $64.07 |
| premium | $4.54 | $34.58 | $69.17 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $42.77 | $85.53 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$29
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$54–$79
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 67.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $20 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 58.1 | 0 | $20.34 | $9.30 |
| Efficient EV | 48.4 | 0 | $16.95 | $7.75 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 77.5 | 0 | $27.12 | $12.40 |
Gas CO2
68 kg
EV CO2
23 kg (66% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
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
Morning in Houston on Thursday
Local time
10:29 AM
CDT
Current temp
79°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
57°F
Hudson, TX
97 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
5 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
3h 47m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from New London, TX to Houston, TX covers 193.7 miles and takes about 3h 47m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Diboll Relief Route, South US Highway 59, US Route 259. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 96.8 miles from New London, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $29.27 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. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a demanding drive. With 18 significant decision points across 193.7 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 0.1 miles (Phillips Street): Navigation decision point; at 191.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 191.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from New London, TX to Houston, TX does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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