Origin
Olivarez, TX
Afternoon in Olivarez on Sunday
Local time
3:18 PM
CDT
Current temp
72°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Olivarez, TX to Houston, TX
Drive Time
6h 52m
Distance
352.5 mi
567 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$54
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
6h 41m
★
6 AM
6h 53m
8 AM
7h 16m
10 AM
7h 1m
12 PM
6h 59m
3 PM
7h 2m
5 PM
7h 15m
8 PM
6h 46m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Olivarez, TX
Fernando Capetillo
Houston, TX
Trace Hudson
Trip Overview
If you are planning a trip from Olivarez to Houston, expect a journey covering 335.3 miles across the Great Plains. You should budget approximately 5 hours and 29 minutes of drive time, making this a manageable endeavor for a single-day trip. With a fuel budget of about $50, the route is relatively economical for a solo traveler or a small group. You will navigate primarily via South Broadway Street, Edinburg Avenue, and Richardson Road. Since the entire trip takes place within Texas, you will remain in the Great Plains region throughout the excursion, ensuring a consistent landscape from start to finish.
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
176.3 miles from Olivarez, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 25m into the drive .
Drive Character
Prepare for a turn-heavy local drive, as this route contains absolutely no highway travel. Because the highway share is 0%, you will spend your entire time navigating local roads rather than high-speed interstates. The longest uninterrupted stretch is 0 miles on South Broadway Street, which highlights the frequent turns you will encounter along the way. This path demands your full attention, as the lack of highway stretches means you are constantly adjusting to local traffic patterns and intersections. Expect a hands-on driving experience that prioritizes local navigation over long-distance cruising speed.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 40 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 69C is the longest continuous segment at about 96.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 69C and US Highway 59 South. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 14.1 miles in.
Route Complexity
10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 24 significant decision points across 352.5 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 14.1 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 14.3 miles (I 69C; US 281): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 142.4 miles (North US Highway 77): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 24 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
14.1 mi into trip
|
~21m in
Take the ramp toward I 69C North, US 281 North
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 69C North, US 281 North
5
14.3 mi into trip
|
~21m in
|
I 69C; US 281
Merge onto I 69C; US 281
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
142.4 mi into trip
|
~2h 44m in
|
North US Highway 77
Turn left onto North US Highway 77
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
8
349.7 mi into trip
|
~6h 46m in
Keep slight left at fork toward Richmond Avenue, Downtown via Louisiana Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left lane.
Toward Richmond Avenue, Downtown via Louisiana...
7
350.6 mi into trip
|
~6h 48m in
Take the exit toward Downtown, Louisiana 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.
Toward Downtown, Louisiana Street
Towns Along This Route
Between Olivarez, TX and Houston, TX, road signs point toward County Road 44, Sinton and Victoria.
County Road 44
143.4 mi in
|
~2h 47m
Sinton
150.5 mi in
|
~2h 55m
|
via US 77
Victoria
150.5 mi in
|
~2h 55m
|
via US 77
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 69C | 96.7 mi | 1h 44m |
| US Highway 59 South | 88.6 mi | 1h 38m |
| US 77 | 37.6 mi | 44m |
| United States Highway 77 | 33 mi | 37m |
| Southwest Freeway | 32.6 mi | 37m |
| East Main Street | 26.2 mi | 30m |
| Edinburg Avenue | 6.1 mi | 9m |
| U.S. Highway 77 | 4.7 mi | 5m |
Longest stretch:
I 69C
— 96.7 mi, about 1h 44m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Olivarez, TX and Houston, TX.
1
Start on FM 88
4.0 mi
·
5 min
·
North Texas Boulevard
2
Continue on FM 88
0.5 mi
·
51 sec
·
South Broadway Street
3
Turn left onto TX 107
6.1 mi
·
9 min
·
Edinburg Avenue
4
Turn right onto FM 2128
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Richardson Road
5
Continue on FM 2128
0.5 mi
·
40 sec
·
East Schunior Street
6
Continue on FM 2128
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
East Richardson Street
7
Continue on FM 2128
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
East Richardson Road
8
Turn right onto North Expressway 281
181 ft
·
3 sec
·
North Expressway 281
9
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
Toward I 69C North, US 281 North
10
Merge onto I 69C; US 281
71 mi
·
1 hr 15 min
·
I 69C; US 281
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight right at fork onto I 69C; US 281
25 mi
·
28 min
·
I 69C; US 281
12
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
1 min
13
Continue on US 281 Business
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
US 281 Business
14
Turn right onto FM 1352
0.5 mi
·
57 sec
·
Cecilia Street
15
Turn left onto FM 665
345 ft
·
7 sec
·
Old Kingsville Road
16
Turn slight right onto FM 665
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
South Cameron Street
17
Turn right onto TX 44; TX 359
452 ft
·
5 sec
·
East Front Street
18
Continue on TX 44; TX 359
26 mi
·
30 min
·
East Main Street
Use the straight lane.
19
Take the exit onto TX 44
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
TX 44
20
Turn left onto North US Highway 77
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
North US Highway 77
Use the left lane.
21
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Toward County Road 44
22
Merge onto I 69E; US 77
4.7 mi
·
5 min
·
U.S. Highway 77
23
Merge onto I 37; US 77; I 69E
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
I 37; US 77; I 69E
24
Keep slight left at fork
0.8 mi
·
50 sec
25
Continue on I 37; US 77; I 69E
463 ft
·
5 sec
·
I 37; US 77; I 69E
26
Take the exit onto US 77
38 mi
·
44 min
·
US 77
Toward Sinton, Victoria
27
Turn slight right onto US 77
33 mi
·
37 min
·
United States Highway 77
28
Keep slight left at fork onto Spur 91
1.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Spur 91
29
Merge onto US 59
89 mi
·
1 hr 38 min
·
US Highway 59 South
30
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
31
Continue on 59 Northbound Frontage Road
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
59 Northbound Frontage Road
32
Continue on this road
0.4 mi
·
58 sec
·
this road
33
Continue on US 59 Northbound Frontage Road
2.0 mi
·
4 min
·
US 59 Northbound Frontage Road
34
Continue on Southwest Freeway Frontage Road
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Southwest Freeway Frontage Road
35
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Toward I 69 North, US 59 North
36
Merge onto I 69; US 59
33 mi
·
37 min
·
Southwest Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
37
Keep slight left at fork
0.9 mi
·
1 min
Toward Richmond Avenue, Downtown via Louisiana Street
Use the slight left lane.
38
Take the exit
155 ft
·
3 sec
Toward Downtown, Louisiana Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
39
Continue on Louisiana Street
1.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Louisiana Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
40
Arrive at destination
Louisiana Street
Trip Plan
Since you are looking at a 5-hour and 29-minute commitment, consider departing early in the morning to avoid the stress of navigating local turns during peak hours. You should plan for at least one stop during the trip to break up the drive and refuel. Keeping your $50 fuel budget in mind, it is wise to monitor your mileage closely given the turn-heavy nature of the roads. Flexibility is a major advantage here; because this is a local-road route, you can easily adjust your pace or take a break whenever you feel fatigued. Most importantly, stay alert at every turn since you will be relying on local roads like Edinburg Avenue and Richardson Road for the duration of your journey.
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 176.3 miles from Olivarez, TX, or about 3h 25m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 96.7 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 80 miles or 1h 31m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 176.3 miles or 3h 25m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 5h 36m
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 Olivarez, 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 Olivarez, TX
This is one driving day of about 352.5 miles and 6h 52m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Olivarez, 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 69C for about 96.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 176.3 mi from Olivarez, TX · 3h 25m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
176 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 176.3 miles from Olivarez, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 69C if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 96.7 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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$53.85 one way
$107.69 round trip
$3.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
123 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $59.01 | $118.02 |
| premium | $4.59 | $63.71 | $127.43 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $78.31 | $156.63 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$54
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$79–$104
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 123.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $37 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 105.8 | 1 | $37.01 | $16.92 |
| Efficient EV | 88.1 | 1 | $30.84 | $14.10 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 141 | 1 | $49.35 | $22.56 |
Gas CO2
123 kg
EV CO2
41 kg (67% 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
Afternoon in Houston on Sunday
Local time
3:18 PM
CDT
Current temp
70°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
2 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
6h 52m on the road
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Olivarez, TX to Houston, TX covers 352.5 miles and takes about 6h 52m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 69C, US Highway 59 South, US 77. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 176.3 miles from Olivarez, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $53.85 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
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 24 significant decision points across 352.5 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 14.1 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 14.3 miles (I 69C; US 281): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 142.4 miles (North US Highway 77): Lane positioning matters here.
Between Olivarez, TX and Houston, TX, road signs point toward County Road 44, Sinton and Victoria.
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