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Drive Time
4h 20m
Distance
290.2 mi
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$43
one way
The drive from Weatherford, TX to Houston, TX covers 290.2 miles and takes about 4h 20m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on North Main Street, Courthouse Square, Fort Worth Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $43.18 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
145.1 miles from Weatherford, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 10m into the drive .
Expect a 4h 20m drive with frequent turns across 290.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Courthouse Square | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Fort Worth Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 287 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 45 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Gulf Freeway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 10 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Weatherford, TX and Houston, TX.
Start on North Main Street
Continue on North Main Street
Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Courthouse Square
Exit the rotary onto Fort Worth Highway
Take the ramp straight
Merge slight left
Keep slight right to continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
Keep slight right to continue on US 287 South: Little Road, Waxahachie
Keep slight right to continue on I 45 South: Corsicana
Merge slight left
Continue on Gulf Freeway
Take the exit slight left toward I 10 East: Beaumont
Keep slight left to continue on Milam Street
Continue on Milam Street
Turn right onto Prairie Street
Turn right onto Louisiana Street
Arrive at your destination
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.
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 11m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 145.1 miles or 2h 10m 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 33m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Houston, TX than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Weatherford, 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 Weatherford, TX
This is one driving day of about 290.2 miles and 4h 20m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 145.1 mi from Weatherford, TX · 2h 10m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
145 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.
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 145.1 miles from Weatherford, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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.
Regular Gas
$43.18 one way
$86.35 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $48.58 | $97.16 |
| premium | $4.59 | $52.45 | $104.91 |
| diesel | $3.99 | $45.62 | $91.24 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$43
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$68–$93
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 101.5 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $30 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 87.1 | 1 | $30.47 | $13.93 |
| Efficient EV | 72.6 | 0 | $25.39 | $11.61 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 116.1 | 1 | $40.63 | $18.57 |
Gas CO2
102 kg
EV CO2
34 kg (67% 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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Late night in Weatherford on Saturday
Local time
5:58 AM
CDT
Current temp
56°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Late night in Houston on Saturday
Local time
5:58 AM
CDT
Current temp
70°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
60°F
Mesquite, TX
145 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.
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
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