Origin
Sullivan City, TX
Morning in Sullivan City on Monday
Local time
9:43 AM
CDT
Current temp
82°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Sullivan City, TX to Houston, TX
Drive Time
6h 17m
Distance
383.8 mi
618 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$59
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
6h 4m
★
6 AM
6h 17m
8 AM
6h 42m
10 AM
6h 26m
12 PM
6h 23m
3 PM
6h 27m
5 PM
6h 41m
8 PM
6h 10m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Sullivan City, TX
Jeff Stapleton
Houston, TX
Trace Hudson
Trip Overview
The drive from Sullivan City, TX to Houston, TX covers 383.8 miles and takes about 6h 17m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on East Expressway 83, La Joya Bypass, I 69C North for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $58.63 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
191.9 miles from Sullivan City, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 8m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 6h 17m drive with frequent turns across 383.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 36 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
East Expressway 83 is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
The route itself is not hard, but at 6h 17m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Sullivan City, TX to Houston, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East Expressway 83 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| La Joya Bypass | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 69C North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Cecilia Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Old Kingsville Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South Cameron Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East Front Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
East Expressway 83
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sullivan City, TX and Houston, TX.
1
Start on East Expressway 83
108 ft
·
9 sec
·
East Expressway 83
2
Continue on East Expressway 83
2.4 mi
·
2 min
·
East Expressway 83
3
Keep slight left to continue on La Joya Bypass
24 mi
·
26 min
·
La Joya Bypass
4
Take the exit slight right toward I 69C North, US 281: Edinburg
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
I 69C North, US 281: Edinburg
5
Continue straight
22 mi
·
23 min
6
Continue straight
57 mi
·
1 hr
7
Keep slight right
25 mi
·
28 min
8
Take the exit slight right
0.4 mi
·
1 min
9
Continue straight
2.2 mi
·
3 min
10
Turn right onto Cecilia Street
0.5 mi
·
57 sec
·
Cecilia Street
11
Turn left onto Old Kingsville Road
344 ft
·
7 sec
·
Old Kingsville Road
12
Turn slight right onto South Cameron Street
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
South Cameron Street
13
Turn right onto East Front Street
453 ft
·
6 sec
·
East Front Street
14
Continue on East Main Street
26 mi
·
30 min
·
East Main Street
15
Take the exit slight right
0.6 mi
·
1 min
16
Turn left onto North US Highway 77
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
North US Highway 77
17
Take the ramp slight left toward County Road 44
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
County Road 44
18
Merge slight left onto U.S. Highway 77
4.7 mi
·
5 min
·
U.S. Highway 77
19
Merge slight left
1.4 mi
·
1 min
20
Keep slight left
0.8 mi
·
50 sec
21
Continue straight
463 ft
·
5 sec
22
Take the exit slight right toward Sinton, Victoria
38 mi
·
44 min
·
Sinton, Victoria
23
Turn slight right onto United States Highway 77
33 mi
·
37 min
·
United States Highway 77
24
Keep slight left to continue on Spur 91
1.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Spur 91
25
Merge slight left onto US Highway 59 South
89 mi
·
1 hr 38 min
·
US Highway 59 South
26
Take the exit slight right
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
27
Continue on 59 Northbound Frontage Road
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
59 Northbound Frontage Road
28
Continue straight
0.4 mi
·
59 sec
29
Continue on US 59 Northbound Frontage Road
2.0 mi
·
4 min
·
US 59 Northbound Frontage Road
30
Continue on Southwest Freeway Frontage Road
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Southwest Freeway Frontage Road
31
Take the ramp slight left toward I 69 North, US 59 North
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
I 69 North, US 59 North
32
Merge slight left onto Southwest Freeway
33 mi
·
37 min
·
Southwest Freeway
33
Keep slight left to continue on Richmond Avenue, Downtown via Louisiana Street
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Richmond Avenue, Downtown via Louisiana Street
34
Take the exit slight right toward Downtown, Louisiana Street
154 ft
·
4 sec
·
Downtown, Louisiana Street
35
Continue on Louisiana Street
1.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Louisiana Street
36
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
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 191.9 miles from Sullivan City, TX, or about 3h 8m into the drive.
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 84 miles or 1h 22m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 191.9 miles or 3h 8m 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 18m
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 Sullivan City, 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.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Sullivan City, TX
This is one driving day of about 383.8 miles and 6h 17m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 84 miles from Sullivan City, 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 191.9 mi from Sullivan City, TX · 3h 8m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
192 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 84 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 191.9 miles from Sullivan City, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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
$58.63 one way
$117.26 round trip
$3.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
134 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $64.25 | $128.50 |
| premium | $4.59 | $69.37 | $138.74 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $85.27 | $170.53 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$59
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$84–$109
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 134.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $40 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 115.1 | 1 | $40.30 | $18.42 |
| Efficient EV | 96 | 1 | $33.58 | $15.35 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 153.5 | 1 | $53.73 | $24.56 |
Gas CO2
134 kg
EV CO2
45 kg (66% 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
Morning in Houston on Monday
Local time
9:43 AM
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
12 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 17m 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 Sullivan City, TX to Houston, TX covers 383.8 miles and takes about 6h 17m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are East Expressway 83, La Joya Bypass, I 69C North. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 191.9 miles from Sullivan City, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $58.63 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.
The route itself is not hard, but at 6h 17m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Sullivan City, TX to Houston, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Sullivan City, TX to Houston, TX does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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