South Houston, TX Road Trips
Drivers starting from South Houston, TX have 5 mapped routes to choose from, making it a small but connected base in the Great Plains. The route mix is balanced, with options ranging from 12-mile quick runs to 545-mile cross-state drives. Most routes from South Houston, TX head west, giving the route network a clear directional lean.
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Trip Routes
6
Longest Drive
545.2 mi
Lubbock, TX
Quickest Drive
17m
Houston, TX
Plan Around South Houston, TX
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if South Houston, TX is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From South Houston, TX
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from South Houston, TX
Driving from South Houston, TX
The typical drive from South Houston, TX covers about 252 miles and takes around 4h 40m. There is a healthy spread of short hops, medium drives, and longer road trips to pick from. The longest mapped route runs 545 miles (9h 52m), while the shortest is just 12 miles.
Popular Destinations
Drivers leaving South Houston, TX most often head toward Lubbock, TX (545.2 mi, 9h 52m), Laredo, TX (321.6 mi, 6h 17m), San Antonio, TX (206.7 mi, 3h 41m), Austin, TX (173.7 mi, 3h 13m), and Houston, TX (12.3 mi, 17m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
Regular gas in TX currently averages around $3.78 per gallon. For the typical 252-mile trip from South Houston, TX, budget about $37 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.
Most trips take a half-day, so a morning start gets you there in time for lunch or an afternoon of exploring. Most routes head west — leaving in the morning keeps the sun behind you for a more comfortable drive.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 5 mapped routes leaving South Houston, TX and 1 routes heading into South Houston, TX, covering 6 total connections. Distances range from 12 to 545 miles.
The longest mapped route from South Houston, TX covers 545 miles and takes approximately 9h 52m. Shorter options start at just 12 miles.
The average route from South Houston, TX runs about 252 miles with a drive time of roughly 4h 40m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $3.78/gallon for regular), the average 252-mile trip from South Houston, TX costs roughly $37 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from South Houston, TX include Lubbock, TX, Laredo, TX, San Antonio, TX and Austin, TX. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
South Houston, TX by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
16,017
Median Income
$52,611
Median Home Value
$176,100
Median Age
30.4
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
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