Trip from West Sharyland, TX to Houston, TX

Drive Time

6h 55m

Distance

352.3 mi

567 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$54

one way

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West Sharyland, TX

Thomas balabaud

Houston, TX

Trace Hudson

Trip Overview

Traveling from West Sharyland to Houston covers 364.7 miles across the Texas Great Plains. You should plan for a six-hour transit time, making this a manageable day trip if you get an early start. Budget approximately $54 for fuel to cover the distance between these two points. Since the entire trip takes place within Texas, you will remain in the Great Plains region for the duration of your journey. While the drive is straightforward, it is best suited for a single day of travel rather than a multi-day split.

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

176.1 miles from West Sharyland, TX

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 28m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a monotonous interstate cruise on this route. Because the highway share is 0%, your focus will remain on navigating local roads for the full 364.7 miles. This setup creates a more technical experience behind the wheel, requiring your full attention as you transition between different local segments. Without the ease of long, uninterrupted highway stretches, the drive demands a steady pace and constant engagement with the road. Prepare for a trip that emphasizes local navigation over high-speed transit.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

There are about 41 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

I 69C is the longest continuous segment at about 93.2 miles.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

181 ft 35 ft

Total Climb

173 ft

Total Descent

309 ft

Highest Point

181 ft

~117.4 mi in

Elevation Range

145 ft

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 69C and US Highway 59 South. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Cerda Boulevard.

Route Complexity 10/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

This is a demanding drive. With 26 significant decision points across 352.3 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 0.1 miles (Cerda Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (4N / 4 Mile Line): Navigation decision point; at 13.2 miles (US 281 Business; TX 107 / North 10th Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 26 key points

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

0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | Cerda Boulevard

Turn right onto Cerda Boulevard

Navigation decision point

0.2 mi into trip | ~0m in | 4N / 4 Mile Line

At end of road, turn right onto 4N / 4 Mile Line

Navigation decision point

13.2 mi into trip | ~21m in | US 281 Business; TX 107 / North 10th Avenue

At end of road, turn left onto US 281 Business; TX 107 / North 10th Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

349.5 mi into trip | ~6h 49m in

Keep slight left at fork toward Richmond Avenue, Downtown via Louisiana Street

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight left lane. Toward Richmond Avenue, Downtown via Louisiana...

350.4 mi into trip | ~6h 51m in

Take the exit toward Downtown, Louisiana 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. Toward Downtown, Louisiana Street

Towns Along This Route

Between West Sharyland, TX and Houston, TX, road signs point toward County Road 44, Sinton and Victoria.

County Road 44

143.1 mi in | ~2h 50m

Sinton

150.3 mi in | ~2h 58m | via US 77

Victoria

150.3 mi in | ~2h 58m | via US 77

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 69C	93.2 mi	1h 40m
US Highway 59 South	88.6 mi	1h 38m
US 77	37.6 mi	44m
United States Highway 77	33 mi	37m
Southwest Freeway	32.6 mi	37m
East Main Street	26.2 mi	30m
TX 107	9.1 mi	13m
U.S. Highway 77	4.7 mi	5m

Longest stretch: I 69C — 93.2 mi, about 1h 40m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on Montana Street

424 ft · 20 sec · Montana Street

Turn right onto Cerda Boulevard

0.1 mi · 31 sec · Cerda Boulevard

At end of road, turn right onto 4N

0.9 mi · 2 min · 4 Mile Line

Turn left onto TX 107

3.0 mi · 4 min · North Conway Avenue

Continue on TX 107

9.1 mi · 13 min · TX 107

At end of road, turn left onto US 281 Business; TX 107

400 ft · 12 sec · North 10th Avenue

Use the left lane.

Turn right onto US 281 Business; TX 107

377 ft · 13 sec · West McIntyre Street

Turn left onto US 281 Business

3.3 mi · 5 min · North Closner Boulevard

Turn straight onto North Expressway 281

0.7 mi · 1 min · North Expressway 281

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 36 sec

Toward I 69C North, US 281 North

Merge onto I 69C; US 281

68 mi · 1 hr 12 min · I 69C; US 281

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight right at fork onto I 69C; US 281

25 mi · 28 min · I 69C; US 281

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 1 min

Continue on US 281 Business

2.2 mi · 3 min · US 281 Business

Turn right onto FM 1352

0.5 mi · 57 sec · Cecilia Street

Turn left onto FM 665

345 ft · 7 sec · Old Kingsville Road

Turn slight right onto FM 665

1.3 mi · 2 min · South Cameron Street

Turn right onto TX 44; TX 359

452 ft · 5 sec · East Front Street

Continue on TX 44; TX 359

26 mi · 30 min · East Main Street

Use the straight lane.

Take the exit onto TX 44

0.6 mi · 1 min · TX 44

Turn left onto North US Highway 77

1.0 mi · 2 min · North US Highway 77

Use the left lane.

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 30 sec

Toward County Road 44

Merge onto I 69E; US 77

4.7 mi · 5 min · U.S. Highway 77

Merge onto I 37; US 77; I 69E

1.4 mi · 1 min · I 37; US 77; I 69E

Keep slight left at fork

0.8 mi · 50 sec

Continue on I 37; US 77; I 69E

463 ft · 5 sec · I 37; US 77; I 69E

Take the exit onto US 77

38 mi · 44 min · US 77

Toward Sinton, Victoria

Turn slight right onto US 77

33 mi · 37 min · United States Highway 77

Keep slight left at fork onto Spur 91

1.5 mi · 1 min · Spur 91

Merge onto US 59

89 mi · 1 hr 38 min · US Highway 59 South

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 37 sec

Continue on 59 Northbound Frontage Road

1.6 mi · 2 min · 59 Northbound Frontage Road

Continue on this road

0.4 mi · 58 sec · this road

Continue on US 59 Northbound Frontage Road

2.0 mi · 4 min · US 59 Northbound Frontage Road

Continue on Southwest Freeway Frontage Road

1.3 mi · 2 min · Southwest Freeway Frontage Road

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 31 sec

Toward I 69 North, US 59 North

Merge onto I 69; US 59

33 mi · 37 min · Southwest Freeway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork

0.9 mi · 1 min

Toward Richmond Avenue, Downtown via Louisiana Street Use the slight left lane.

Take the exit

155 ft · 3 sec

Toward Downtown, Louisiana Street Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on Louisiana Street

1.9 mi · 4 min · Louisiana Street

Use the straight / left lanes.

Arrive at destination

Louisiana Street

Trip Plan

To ensure you arrive in Houston within your six-hour goal, aim to depart early in the morning to avoid local congestion. Since there are no scheduled stops in the route data, take advantage of the flexibility to pull over whenever you need a break from the turn-heavy roads. Keep your $54 fuel budget in mind when planning your refueling schedule, as local roads may not offer the same frequency of service stations as major interstates. Because this is a continuous 364.7-mile drive, verify your vehicle's condition before heading out to handle the technical nature of the path. Always check local road conditions before you pull out of West Sharyland to ensure your route remains clear.

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 176.1 miles from West Sharyland, TX, or about 3h 28m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 93.2 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 34m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 176.1 miles or 3h 28m 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 39m

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 West Sharyland, 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 West Sharyland, TX

This is one driving day of about 352.3 miles and 6h 55m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from West Sharyland, 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 69C for about 93.2 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 176.1 mi from West Sharyland, TX · 3h 28m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Corpus Christi, TX

176 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

Corpus Christi, TX to Houston, TX

208.5 mi · 4h 8m

Pacing Suggestions

Corpus Christi, TX

Fuel and coffee

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

Corpus Christi, TX

Meal break

The midpoint is around 176.1 miles from West Sharyland, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 69C if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 93.2 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.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$53.82 one way

$107.63 round trip

$3.88/gal 25.4 MPG avg 123 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.25	$58.98	$117.95
premium	$4.59	$63.68	$127.36
diesel	$5.64	$78.27	$156.54

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$54

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$79–$104

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 123.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $37 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	105.7	1	$36.99	$16.91
Efficient EV	88.1	1	$30.83	$14.09
EV Truck/SUV	140.9	1	$49.32	$22.55

Gas CO2

123 kg

EV CO2

41 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.

Forecast data refreshed 13 hours ago

Origin

West Sharyland, TX

Afternoon in West Sharyland on Sunday

Local time

2:24 PM

CDT

Current temp

74°F

Mostly Cloudy

SE 14 mph 7% chance Live forecast

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 12 at 12:44AM CDT by NWS Austin/San Antonio TX

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 12 at 12:28AM CDT by NWS San Angelo TX

Destination

Houston, TX

Afternoon in Houston on Sunday

Local time

2:24 PM

CDT

Current temp

71°F

Mostly Cloudy

SE 10 mph 8% chance Live forecast

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 12 at 12:44AM CDT by NWS Austin/San Antonio TX

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 12 at 12:28AM CDT by NWS San Angelo 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.

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

3 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 55m 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 West Sharyland, TX to Houston, TX covers 352.3 miles and takes about 6h 55m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 69C, US Highway 59 South, US 77. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 176.1 miles from West Sharyland, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $53.82 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.

Between West Sharyland, TX and Houston, TX, road signs point toward County Road 44, Sinton and Victoria.

Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from 35 ft to 181 ft elevation with about 173 ft of total climbing.

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Trip from West Sharyland, TX to Houston, TX

Trip Overview

Drive Character

Elevation Profile

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Towns Along This Route

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Houston, TX

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

West Sharyland, TX

Houston, TX

Same local time

3 degrees cooler at arrival

6h 55m on the road

Frequently Asked Questions

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