Trip from Waskom, TX to Houston, TX

Drive Time

4h 20m

Distance

222.8 mi

359 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$34

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min

4 AM

4h 7m ★

6 AM

4h 20m

8 AM

4h 47m

10 AM

4h 29m

12 PM

4h 27m

3 PM

4h 31m

5 PM

4h 45m

8 PM

4h 12m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Houston, TX

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Trip Overview

Traveling from Waskom to Houston covers 223.9 miles and typically takes about 3 hours and 56 minutes of active driving time. Since this journey stays entirely within the Great Plains region of Texas, you will experience a consistent landscape as you head south. With only one recommended stop, it is a manageable day trip that does not require an overnight stay. You should budget approximately $33 for fuel to complete the trek. Because the route relies on local roads rather than major interstates, it offers a distinct, hands-on driving experience that differs from standard highway travel.

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

111.4 miles from Waskom, TX

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 15m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a monotonous interstate grind, as this route features zero highway miles. You will spend your time navigating West Texas Avenue, Elysian Fields Road, and Farm-to-Market Road 9. The nature of the road means there are no long, uninterrupted stretches, with the longest segment on West Texas Avenue measuring 0 miles. Because you are avoiding major highways, you will need to stay alert for frequent turns and changing road conditions. It is a technical drive that requires your full attention behind the wheel compared to a typical high-speed cruise.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.

There are about 39 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Diboll Relief Route is the longest continuous segment at about 111 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 18 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 80 / West Texas Avenue.

Route Complexity 6/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 222.8 miles you will encounter 18 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 80 / West Texas Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 220.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 220.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 18 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

0 mi into trip | ~0m in | US 80 / West Texas Avenue

Turn left onto US 80 / West Texas Avenue

Navigation decision point

220.6 mi into trip | ~4h 15m in

Take the exit toward I 10 East, I 10 West: Beaumont, San Antonio

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Exit 132 Toward I 10 East, I 10 West: Beaumont, San Anto...

220.8 mi into trip | ~4h 16m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 10 West: San Antonio

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Toward I 10 West: San Antonio

221.5 mi into trip | ~4h 17m in

Take the exit toward San Jacinto Street, Main 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. Exit 769B Toward San Jacinto Street, Main Street

222.7 mi into trip | ~4h 19m in | Louisiana Street

Turn right onto Louisiana Street

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Diboll Relief Route	111 mi	2h 1m
TX 315	24.7 mi	25m
United States Highway 79	20.9 mi	24m
South US Highway 59	19.4 mi	22m
US Highway 259	11.2 mi	12m
Farm-to-Market Road 9	9.3 mi	16m
Northwest Stallings Drive	6.4 mi	7m
South First Street	4.1 mi	5m

Longest stretch: Diboll Relief Route — 111 mi, about 2h 1m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Waskom, TX and Houston, TX.

Start on South Lake Street

105 ft · 9 sec · South Lake Street

Turn left onto US 80

0.5 mi · 57 sec · West Texas Avenue

Turn left onto FM 9

1.0 mi · 1 min · Elysian Fields Road

Continue on FM 9

3.0 mi · 5 min · Farm-to-Market Road 9

Continue on FM 9

6.3 mi · 11 min · Farm-to-Market Road 9

At end of road, turn right onto US 79

21 mi · 24 min · United States Highway 79

Continue on US 59 Business; US 79 Business

294 ft · 8 sec · US 59 Business; US 79 Business

Turn left onto US 59 Business; US 79 Business

364 ft · 11 sec · North Saint Mary Street

Turn right onto West Sabine Street

1.9 mi · 3 min · West Sabine Street

Continue on TX 315

25 mi · 25 min · TX 315

At end of road, turn left onto US 259

2.6 mi · 3 min · North Railroad Avenue

Continue on US 259

3.0 mi · 3 min · US Route 259

Continue on US 259

11 mi · 12 min · US Highway 259

Take the exit

224 ft · 6 sec

Toward US 59 South: Lufkin

Continue on this road

420 ft · 11 sec · this road

Continue on this road

0.1 mi · 16 sec · this road

Turn left

104 ft · 4 sec

Turn right onto US 59

0.7 mi · 47 sec · North US Highway 59

Continue on US 59

6.4 mi · 7 min · Northwest Stallings Drive

Continue on US 59; TX 7; TX 21; Loop 224

0.4 mi · 25 sec · Stallings Drive

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 25 sec

Turn straight

223 ft · 6 sec

Merge onto US 59

1.3 mi · 1 min · South Street

Continue on US 59

19 mi · 22 min · South US Highway 59

Take the exit

396 ft · 9 sec

Toward South First Street

Turn straight onto South Medford Drive

0.2 mi · 23 sec · South Medford Drive

Turn left onto US 59 Bus

4.1 mi · 5 min · South First Street

Continue on US 59

1.3 mi · 1 min · US 59

Continue on US 59

111 mi · 2 hr 1 min · Diboll Relief Route

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 24 sec

Exit 132 Toward I 10 East, I 10 West: Beaumont, San Antonio Use the slight right lane.

Keep slight right at fork

0.2 mi · 28 sec

Toward I 10 West: San Antonio Use the slight right lane.

Merge onto I 10; US 90

0.5 mi · 35 sec · East Freeway

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 22 sec

Exit 769B Toward San Jacinto Street, Main Street Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Turn straight onto Providence Street

0.1 mi · 12 sec · Providence Street

Continue on North San Jacinto Street

0.3 mi · 31 sec · North San Jacinto Street

Continue on Fannin Street

0.4 mi · 51 sec · Fannin Street

Use the straight / left lanes.

Turn right onto Prairie Street

0.3 mi · 48 sec · Prairie Street

Turn right onto Louisiana Street

516 ft · 16 sec · Louisiana Street

Arrive at destination

Louisiana Street

Trip Plan

To make the most of this 223.9-mile trip, plan your single stop strategically to break up the nearly four-hour drive. Leaving early in the day is your best bet to manage the local roads while daylight is on your side, ensuring better visibility for the many turns ahead. Keep a close eye on your fuel gauge throughout the journey, as the $33 cost estimate assumes efficient travel on local roads. Since you aren't tied to an interstate schedule, feel free to adjust your pace to match the flow of local traffic. A concrete tip for this specific route is to double-check your GPS frequently, as the reliance on Farm-to-Market roads requires navigating multiple junctions where navigation can easily become confusing.

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 111.4 miles from Waskom, TX, or about 2h 15m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 111 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 37m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 111.4 miles or 2h 15m 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 34m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Houston, TX than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Waskom, 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 Waskom, TX

This is one driving day of about 222.8 miles and 4h 20m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Waskom, 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 Diboll Relief Route for about 111 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 111.4 mi from Waskom, TX · 2h 15m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Tyler, TX

111 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

Tyler, TX to Houston, TX

197.5 mi · 3h 53m

Pacing Suggestions

Longview, TX

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Conroe, TX

Meal break

The midpoint is around 111.4 miles from Waskom, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Diboll Relief Route if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 111 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.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$34.03 one way

$68.07 round trip

$3.88/gal 25.4 MPG avg 78 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.25	$37.30	$74.59
premium	$4.59	$40.27	$80.54
diesel	$5.64	$49.50	$99.00

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$34

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$59–$84

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 78 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $23 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	66.8	0	$23.39	$10.69
Efficient EV	55.7	0	$19.50	$8.91
EV Truck/SUV	89.1	1	$31.19	$14.26

Gas CO2

78 kg

EV CO2

26 kg (67% less)

Plan for 0 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.

Forecast data refreshed 2 days ago

Origin

Waskom, TX

Evening in Waskom on Sunday

Local time

6:39 PM

CDT

Current temp

66°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Houston, TX

Evening in Houston on Sunday

Local time

6:39 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

4 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

4h 20m on the road

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Waskom, TX to Houston, TX covers 222.8 miles and takes about 4h 20m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Diboll Relief Route, TX 315, United States Highway 79. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 111.4 miles from Waskom, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $34.03 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. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.