The drive from Timberwood Park, TX to Houston, TX covers 209.3 miles and takes about 3h 48m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 10, Anderson Loop, 90th Infantry Division Highway for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is highway-focused drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 151.1 miles on I 10.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $31.63 one way before food or hotel costs.
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
104.7 miles from Timberwood Park, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 57m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 48m. Total distance: 209.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 48m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (81%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 3h 48m highway drive covering 209.3 miles, with most of the trip on I 10 and Anderson Loop. The longest continuous stretch is about 151.1 miles on I 10.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 26 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 10 is the longest continuous segment at about 151.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 10 and Anderson Loop. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.5 miles in near Nyack Pass.
Driving Effort9/10
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 20 significant decision points across 209.3 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 0.5 miles (Nyack Pass): Navigation decision point; at 9.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 9.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 20 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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0.5 mi into trip|~1m in|Nyack Pass
At end of road, turn left onto Nyack Pass
Navigation decision point
6
9.1 mi into trip|~14m in
Take the exit toward Loop 1604
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward Loop 1604
7
9.4 mi into trip|~14m in
Keep slight left at fork toward Loop 1604 East
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward Loop 1604 East
6
194.3 mi into trip|~3h 28m in
Take the exit toward I 10 Toll: Katy Tollway
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward I 10 Toll: Katy Tollway
8
208.7 mi into trip|~3h 46m 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 Timberwood Park, TX and Houston, TX, road signs point toward Austin and Waco.
Austin
43.2 mi in|~54m|via I 10; TX 130
Waco
43.2 mi in|~54m|via I 10; TX 130
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 10
151.1 mi
2h 34m
Anderson Loop
17 mi
20m
90th Infantry Division Highway
14.9 mi
15m
Katy Freeway
10.7 mi
13m
Katy Tollway
3.2 mi
4m
US 281 HOV Lane
2.9 mi
3m
US 281
2.9 mi
3m
East Borgfeld Drive
1.4 mi
2m
Longest stretch:
I 10
— 151.1 mi, about 2h 34m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Timberwood Park, TX and Houston, TX.
1
Start on Ottawa Way
0.5 mi·1 min·Ottawa Way
2
At end of road, turn left onto Nyack Pass
0.2 mi·39 sec·Nyack Pass
3
Turn right onto Shawanee Pass
0.2 mi·59 sec·Shawanee Pass
4
Continue on Shawanee Pass
370 ft·19 sec·Shawanee Pass
5
Turn right onto East Borgfeld Drive
1.4 mi·2 min·East Borgfeld Drive
6
Turn right onto US Highway 281 North
0.8 mi·1 min·US Highway 281 North
7
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·19 sec
8
Merge onto US 281
1.5 mi·1 min·US 281
9
Keep slight left at fork onto US 281 HOV Lane
2.9 mi·3 min·US 281 HOV Lane
10
Merge onto US 281
1.3 mi·1 min·US 281
11
Take the exit
0.4 mi·46 sec
Toward Loop 1604Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Keep slight left at fork
0.8 mi·1 min
Toward Loop 1604 EastUse the slight left lane.
13
Merge onto Loop 1604
17 mi·20 min·Anderson Loop
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Turn left onto Interstate 10 East
0.9 mi·2 min·Interstate 10 East
15
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·20 sec
16
Merge onto I 10; US 90; TX 130
15 mi·15 min·90th Infantry Division Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Continue on I 10; TX 130
151 mi·2 hr 34 min·I 10; TX 130
Toward I 10 East: Houston, Austin, WacoUse the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Take the exit
0.3 mi·22 sec
Toward I 10 Toll: Katy TollwayUse the slight left lane.
19
Merge onto I 10 Toll
3.2 mi·4 min·Katy Tollway
20
Take the exit
0.2 mi·15 sec
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21
Merge onto I 10; US 90
11 mi·13 min·Katy Freeway
Use the slight left lane.
22
Take the exit
0.4 mi·52 sec
Exit 769AToward Downtown, Theatre DistrictUse the straight / slight right lanes.
23
Continue on Smith Street
0.1 mi·29 sec·Smith Street
24
Turn left onto Preston Street
331 ft·16 sec·Preston Street
25
Turn left onto Louisiana Street
179 ft·5 sec·Louisiana Street
26
Arrive at destination
Louisiana Street
Trip Plan
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 104.7 miles from Timberwood Park, TX, or about 1h 57m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 151.1 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 46 miles or 57m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 104.7 miles or 1h 57m 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 5m
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 Timberwood Park, 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 Timberwood Park, TX
This is one driving day of about 209.3 miles and 3h 48m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 46 miles from Timberwood Park, 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 10 for about 151.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 104.7 mi from Timberwood Park, TX
· 1h 57m into the drive
The midpoint is around 104.7 miles from Timberwood Park, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel check
Top up before I 10 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 151.1 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
San Antonio Missions National Historical Park
National Historical Park
Welcome to San Antonio Missions, a National Park Service site and the only UNESCO World Heritage Site in Texas. Each mission in the park is a center of community and has been since the early 1700s. Th...
15 mi from route
~37 min detour
Free
near mile 28.9
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$31.63 one way
$63.25 round trip
$3.84/gal25.4 MPG avg73 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.20
$34.62
$69.23
premium
$4.54
$37.37
$74.74
diesel
$5.61
$46.21
$92.42
Estimated Tolls: $0.23
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
$32
Tolls
$0
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$57–$82
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 73.2 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $22 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
62.8
0
$21.98
$10.05
Efficient EV
52.3
0
$18.31
$8.37
EV Truck/SUV
83.7
1
$29.30
$13.40
Gas CO2
73 kg
EV CO2
24 kg (67% 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.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Timberwood Park, TX
Afternoon
in Timberwood Park on Friday
Local time
12:57 PM
CDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Houston, TX
Afternoon
in Houston on Friday
Local time
12:57 PM
CDT
Current temp
79°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
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 48m 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 Timberwood Park, TX to Houston, TX covers 209.3 miles and takes about 3h 48m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 10, Anderson Loop, 90th Infantry Division Highway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 104.7 miles from Timberwood Park, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $31.63 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 20 significant decision points across 209.3 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 0.5 miles (Nyack Pass): Navigation decision point; at 9.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 9.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Timberwood Park, TX and Houston, TX, road signs point toward Austin and Waco.
Yes. Nearby national parks include San Antonio Missions National Historical Park.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
