Trip from Spur, TX to Houston, TX

Drive Time

7h 52m

Distance

477.2 mi

Route Type

Turn-heavy local drive

Long day trip

Trip Overview

The drive from Spur, TX to Houston, TX covers 477.2 miles and takes about 7h 52m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Burlington Avenue, 6th Street, East Hill Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $71.00 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

2 planned breaks

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

238.6 miles from Spur, TX

A natural place for your longest stop of the day.

Drive Character

Expect a 7h 52m drive with frequent turns across 477.2 miles of local and secondary roads.

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

There are about 47 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Burlington Avenue is one of the defining roads on this drive.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Burlington Avenue	0 mi	0m
6th Street	0 mi	0m
East Hill Street	0 mi	0m
Highway 380	0 mi	0m
Highway 70	0 mi	0m
North Cleveland Avenue	0 mi	0m
South Cleveland Avenue	0 mi	0m
Highway 70 North	0 mi	0m

Longest stretch: Burlington Avenue — 0 mi, about 0m

Step-by-Step Directions

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Start on West Harris Street

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Turn right onto Burlington Avenue

3

Turn left onto 6th Street

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Turn straight onto East Hill Street

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Turn right

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At the end of the road, turn left onto US Highway 380

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Turn sharp right onto South State Highway 70

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Continue on North Cleveland Avenue

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Continue on South Cleveland Avenue

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Continue on State Highway 70 North

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Continue on North Concho Street

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Continue on State Highway 70 South

13

Turn left onto Bluebonnet Drive

14

At the end of the road, turn left onto East Broadway Street

15

Keep slight right to continue on I 20 West: Midland

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Keep slight left to continue on I 20 West: Midland

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Take the exit slight right toward SH 70 South, SH 70 Business: Sweetwater, San Angelo

18

Turn straight onto Northeast Georgia Avenue

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Turn left onto Lamar Street

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Continue on State Highway 70

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Turn left onto State Highway 153

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Continue on West Walnut Street

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Continue on East Walnut Street

24

At the end of the road, turn left

25

Continue straight

26

Turn right onto Garmon Drive

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Continue on US Highway 84 East

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Turn right

29

Continue straight

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Merge slight left onto North US Highway 281

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Continue on North Key Avenue

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Continue on South US Highway 183

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Continue straight

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Keep slight left to continue on 183A Toll Road

35

Continue straight

36

Continue on Bergstrom Expressway

37

Continue on Bastrop Highway

38

Take the exit slight left toward TX 71 East: Austin-Bergstrom International Airport

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Continue on East State Highway 71

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Turn straight onto Bastrop Freeway

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Continue on East State Highway 71

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Continue on Texas State Highway 71

43

Take the exit slight right toward Downtown, Theatre District

44

Continue on Smith Street

45

Turn left onto Preston Street

46

Turn left onto Louisiana Street

47

Arrive at your destination

When to Leave

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 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 238.6 miles from Spur, 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 105 miles

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

Halfway reset

Around 238.6 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 Spur, 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.

Trip Strategy

Day 1

Settle into the route from Spur, TX

This is one driving day of about 477.2 miles and 7h 52m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 105 miles from Spur, TX.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

Plan about 2 real breaks 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

Killeen, TX

239 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

Killeen, TX to Houston, TX

191 mi · 3h 13m

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 238.6 mi from Spur, TX

Killeen, TX

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 105 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Killeen, TX

Meal break

The midpoint is around 238.6 miles from Spur, 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	$71.00	$142.00
midgrade	$4.25	$79.88	$159.77
premium	$4.59	$86.25	$172.51
diesel	$3.99	$75.02	$150.04

Based on 25.4 MPG average. Estimated CO2 emission: 167 kg one way.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Spur, TX to Houston, TX covers 477.2 miles and takes about 7h 52m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Burlington Avenue, 6th Street, East Hill Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 238.6 miles from Spur, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $71.00 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 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.