Origin
Snyder, TX
Night in Snyder on Thursday
Local time
11:45 PM
CDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Snyder, TX to Houston, TX
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
10h 32m
Distance
576.7 mi
928 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
2-day trip
Fuel Cost
$87
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
10h 23m
★
6 AM
10h 33m
8 AM
10h 52m
10 AM
10h 39m
12 PM
10h 37m
3 PM
10h 40m
5 PM
10h 51m
8 PM
10h 27m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Snyder, TX
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Houston, TX
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Trip Overview
This 576.7-mile drive from Snyder, Texas to Houston, Texas will take approximately 10 hours and 32 minutes of pure driving time. Given the long distance and duration, splitting this trip over two days is highly recommended to avoid fatigue. You'll be navigating primarily on Texas State Highway 71, US Highway 84, and State Highway 153, with 86% of the journey on highways. The estimated fuel cost for this extensive trip is around $87. This route covers a significant portion of Texas, moving from the Great Plains region to another part of the Great Plains, offering a substantial overland experience.
Trip Pace
Best split across 2 days
Treat the return leg as its own travel day rather than an afterthought.
Break Rhythm
3 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
288.3 miles from Snyder, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 5h 15m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a long-distance drive that leans heavily on highway travel, with 86% of the route utilizing major roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 137 miles along Texas State Highway 71. While much of this drive will be on efficient highways, the inclusion of state highways suggests a potential for varied driving conditions, possibly including more local traffic or changes in speed limits as you progress. This isn't a winding mountain road, but rather a steady progression across the Texas landscape.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 61 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Texas State Highway 71 is the longest continuous segment at about 137 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Texas State Highway 71 and US Highway 84. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 48.5 miles in.
Driving Effort
10/10
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 33 significant decision points across 576.7 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 48.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 158.7 miles (US 84): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 165.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 33 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
48.5 mi into trip
|
~59m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Spur 331: Southeast Drive
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward Spur 331: Southeast Drive
6
158.7 mi into trip
|
~2h 52m in
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US 84
Keep slight left at fork onto US 84 toward I 20 East, US 84 East: Abilene
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 20 East, US 84 East: Abilene
6
165.2 mi into trip
|
~2h 59m in
Take the exit toward SH 70 South, SH 70 Business: Sweetwater, San Angelo
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 244
Toward SH 70 South, SH 70 Business: Sweetwater,...
6
383.8 mi into trip
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~7h 2m in
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183A Toll / 183A Toll Road
Keep slight left at fork onto 183A Toll / 183A Toll Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
576 mi into trip
|
~10h 30m 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 Snyder, TX and Houston, TX, road signs point toward Loop 289, Sh 70 South, Sh 70 Business: Sweetwater, San Angelo and 71 Toll East.
Loop 289
39.8 mi in
|
~48m
Sh 70 South
165.2 mi in
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~2h 59m
Sh 70 Business: Sweetwater
165.2 mi in
|
~2h 59m
San Angelo
165.2 mi in
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~2h 59m
71 Toll East
422.3 mi in
|
~7h 45m
|
via 71 Toll
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Texas State Highway 71 | 137 mi | 2h 25m |
| US Highway 84 | 73.9 mi | 1h 14m |
| State Highway 153 | 69 mi | 1h 14m |
| US 183 | 51.8 mi | 57m |
| Marshall Formby Memorial Highway | 36.3 mi | 36m |
| South US Highway 183 | 35.3 mi | 38m |
| US Highway 84 East | 29.2 mi | 33m |
| East Highway 84 | 26.9 mi | 26m |
Longest stretch:
Texas State Highway 71
— 137 mi, about 2h 25m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Snyder, TX and Houston, TX.
1
Start on County Road 145
2.0 mi
·
7 min
·
County Road 145
2
Turn right onto FM 2337
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
FM 2337
3
Turn right onto FM 2337
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
FM 2337
4
Turn left
0.2 mi
·
58 sec
5
Turn right onto West Service Road
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
·
West Service Road
6
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
7
Merge onto I 27; US 87
36 mi
·
36 min
·
Marshall Formby Memorial Highway
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
Exit 536B
Toward Loop 289
9
Turn straight onto North Interstate 27
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
North Interstate 27
10
Turn left onto North Loop 289
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
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North Loop 289
11
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
12
Merge onto Loop 289
7.5 mi
·
8 min
·
Loop 289
13
Take the exit
421 ft
·
10 sec
Toward Spur 331: Southeast Drive
14
Keep slight right at fork
233 ft
·
5 sec
Toward Spur 331: Southeast Drive
15
Turn straight onto Southeast Loop 289
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
Southeast Loop 289
16
Turn right onto Spur 331
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Southeast Drive
17
Merge onto US 84
0.2 mi
·
13 sec
·
Slaton Road
18
Continue on US 84
6.9 mi
·
6 min
·
East Highway 84
19
Continue on US 84
4.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Trooper Jerry Don Davis Memorial Highway
20
Continue on US 84
20 mi
·
20 min
·
East Highway 84
21
Continue on US 84
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
North US Highway 84
22
Turn left onto Spur 575
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
East 15th Street
23
Turn right onto TX 207
0.4 mi
·
37 sec
·
Ralls Road
24
Turn straight onto TX 207
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
North Avenue F
25
At end of road, turn left onto US 84
74 mi
·
1 hr 14 min
·
US Highway 84
26
Keep slight left at fork onto US 84
6.5 mi
·
6 min
·
US 84
Toward I 20 East, US 84 East: Abilene
27
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
Exit 244
Toward SH 70 South, SH 70 Business: Sweetwater, San Angelo
28
Turn slight left onto Southwest Georgia Avenue
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
Southwest Georgia Avenue
29
Turn right onto TX 70
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Lamar Street
30
Continue on TX 70
10 mi
·
10 min
·
State Highway 70
31
Turn left onto TX 153
69 mi
·
1 hr 14 min
·
State Highway 153
32
Continue on TX 153
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
West Walnut Street
33
Continue on TX 153
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
East Walnut Street
34
At end of road, turn left onto US 84; US 283
9.4 mi
·
10 min
·
US 84; US 283
35
Continue on US 67; US 84
21 mi
·
24 min
·
US 67; US 84
36
Turn right onto US 84; US 183
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Garmon Drive
37
Continue on US 84; US 183
29 mi
·
33 min
·
US Highway 84 East
38
Turn right onto US 183; TX 16
22 mi
·
25 min
·
US 183; TX 16
39
Continue on US 183; US 190
15 mi
·
15 min
·
US 183; US 190
40
Merge onto US 183; US 190; US 281
260 ft
·
4 sec
·
North US Highway 281
41
Continue on US 183; US 190; US 281
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
North Key Avenue
42
Continue on US 183
35 mi
·
38 min
·
South US Highway 183
43
Continue on this road
0.4 mi
·
29 sec
·
this road
44
Keep slight left at fork onto 183A Toll
14 mi
·
14 min
·
183A Toll Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
45
Continue on US 183
15 mi
·
17 min
·
US 183
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
46
Continue on 183 Toll
6.3 mi
·
6 min
·
Bergstrom Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
47
Continue on US 183
0.4 mi
·
26 sec
·
Bastrop Highway
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
48
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward TX 71 East: Austin-Bergstrom International Airport
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
49
Continue on TX 71
2.2 mi
·
2 min
·
East State Highway 71
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
50
Turn straight onto 71 Toll
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Bastrop Freeway
Toward 71 Toll East, TX 45 Toll North, TX 130 Toll North
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
51
Continue on TX 71
0.5 mi
·
29 sec
·
East State Highway 71
52
Continue on TX 71
137 mi
·
2 hr 25 min
·
Texas State Highway 71
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
53
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
22 sec
Toward I 10 Toll: Katy Tollway
Use the slight left lane.
54
Merge onto I 10 Toll
3.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Katy Tollway
55
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
56
Merge onto I 10; US 90
11 mi
·
13 min
·
Katy Freeway
Use the slight left lane.
57
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
Exit 769A
Toward Downtown, Theatre District
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
58
Continue on Smith Street
0.1 mi
·
29 sec
·
Smith Street
59
Turn left onto Preston Street
331 ft
·
16 sec
·
Preston Street
60
Turn left onto Louisiana Street
179 ft
·
5 sec
·
Louisiana Street
61
Arrive at destination
Louisiana Street
Trip Plan
For this 576.7-mile journey, planning for an overnight stop is crucial. Aim to depart early in the morning on your first day to maximize daylight driving. With a total duration of over 10 hours, plan for roughly three stops for fuel, food, and rest, spaced out to break up the drive. The longest stretch without a significant break is 137 miles on Texas State Highway 71, so be sure to fuel up before embarking on that segment. Splitting the drive over two days will make the trip much more manageable and enjoyable.
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.
This drive is better paced as a 2-day trip.
Plan roughly 3 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 288.3 miles from Snyder, TX, or about 5h 15m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 137 miles.
Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 127 miles or 2h 20m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 288.3 miles or 5h 15m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Overnight split
Day 1 wrap after about 288.3 miles or 5h 15m
Stop before fatigue turns the last few hours into a grind. You want day two to start fresh, not just resumed.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 9h 25m
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 Snyder, 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.
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Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.
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Treat this as a 2-day road trip and book the overnight stop before the busiest arrival window.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Snyder, TX
Aim for roughly 288 miles and 5.3 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Houston, TX
Aim for roughly 288 miles and 5.3 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 127 miles from Snyder, TX.
This route usually feels better as a 2-day drive than as one long push.
Plan about 3 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Texas State Highway 71 for about 137 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 288.3 mi from Snyder, TX · 5h 15m into the drive
First major stop
Coffee and fuel
190 mi into the route
Best for: Coffee, fuel, and an easy first stretch
This is a natural early stop once the first hours of the drive are behind you.
Second major stop
Overnight candidate
381 mi into the route
Best for: Hotel check-in, dinner, and a fresh start
This lines up well with a realistic day-end stop if you are breaking the drive into stages.
Find hotels in Round Rock, TXOvernight Options
Night 1
288 mi · about 5.3h in
A practical overnight split lands near Killeen, TX after about 288 miles or 5.3 hours of driving.
Find hotelsPacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 127 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 288.3 miles from Snyder, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Texas State Highway 71 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 137 miles.
Overnight split
Hotel stopFor a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 288 miles or 5.3 hours on the road.
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.
On a multi-day trip, keep the last day a little lighter so you reach Houston, TX with some flexibility left in the schedule.
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
$87.14 one way
$174.28 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
202 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $95.38 | $190.77 |
| premium | $4.54 | $102.97 | $205.93 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $127.33 | $254.66 |
Estimated Tolls: $1.23
183A Toll Road
(14.3 mi)
$1.00
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
$87
Tolls
$1
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$218–$328
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 201.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $61 in charging · 2 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 173 | 2 | $60.55 | $27.68 |
| Efficient EV | 144.2 | 1 | $50.46 | $23.07 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 230.7 | 2 | $80.74 | $36.91 |
Gas CO2
202 kg
EV CO2
67 kg (67% less)
Plan for 2 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.
Destination
Houston, TX
Night in Houston on Thursday
Local time
11:45 PM
CDT
Current temp
79°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
59°F
Sweetwater, TX
190 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.
For long drives, weather on day two can matter just as much as conditions at departure, so check the whole travel window rather than only the first day.
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
27 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
10h 32m on the road
This is long enough that the arrival forecast matters almost as much as departure conditions. Recheck both ends before you roll.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Snyder, TX to Houston, TX covers 576.7 miles and takes about 10h 32m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Texas State Highway 71, US Highway 84, State Highway 153. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.
Yes. This route is usually more comfortable as a 2-day drive. A sensible stopping point is after roughly 288 miles on day one.
The midpoint is about 288.3 miles from Snyder, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $87.14 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 3 meaningful breaks 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 33 significant decision points across 576.7 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 48.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 158.7 miles (US 84): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 165.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Snyder, TX and Houston, TX, road signs point toward Loop 289, Sh 70 South, Sh 70 Business: Sweetwater, San Angelo and 71 Toll East.
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