Origin
Alice, TX
Late night in Alice on Sunday
Local time
12:58 AM
CDT
Current temp
89°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Alice, TX to Houston, TX
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
3h 59m
Distance
236.8 mi
381 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$36
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 47m
★
6 AM
3h 59m
8 AM
4h 25m
10 AM
4h 9m
12 PM
4h 6m
3 PM
4h 10m
5 PM
4h 24m
8 PM
3h 52m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Alice, TX
Atahan Demir
Houston, TX
Trace Hudson
Trip Overview
This 236.8-mile journey from Alice, Texas, to Houston, Texas, is an achievable day trip, estimated to take just under 4 hours. You'll navigate through local streets for the entirety of this drive, with no highway stretches, making it a "turn-heavy local drive." With a fuel cost estimated at $36 and one planned stop, this route is designed for convenience. The drive keeps you within the Great Plains region throughout, offering a consistent landscape. Consider this a straightforward transit between two Texas points, ideal for those prioritizing directness over extensive scenic detours.
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
118.4 miles from Alice, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 59m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Cameron Street | — | — |
| East Front Street | — | — |
| East Main Street | — | — |
| Highway 77 | — | — |
| County Road 44 | — | — |
| Sinton | — | — |
| Spur 91 | — | — |
| Highway 59 South | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
North Cameron Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Alice, TX and Houston, TX.
1
Start on East 2nd Street
95 ft
·
10 sec
·
East 2nd Street
2
Turn left onto North Cameron Street
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
North Cameron Street
3
Turn left onto East Front Street
453 ft
·
6 sec
·
East Front Street
4
Continue on East Main Street
26 mi
·
30 min
·
East Main Street
5
Take the exit slight right
0.6 mi
·
1 min
6
Turn left onto North US Highway 77
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
North US Highway 77
7
Take the ramp slight left toward County Road 44
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
County Road 44
8
Merge slight left onto U.S. Highway 77
4.7 mi
·
5 min
·
U.S. Highway 77
9
Merge slight left
1.4 mi
·
1 min
10
Keep slight left
0.8 mi
·
50 sec
11
Continue straight
463 ft
·
5 sec
12
Take the exit slight right toward Sinton, Victoria
38 mi
·
44 min
·
Sinton, Victoria
13
Turn slight right onto United States Highway 77
33 mi
·
37 min
·
United States Highway 77
14
Keep slight left to continue on Spur 91
1.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Spur 91
15
Merge slight left onto US Highway 59 South
89 mi
·
1 hr 38 min
·
US Highway 59 South
16
Take the exit slight right
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
17
Continue on 59 Northbound Frontage Road
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
59 Northbound Frontage Road
18
Continue straight
0.4 mi
·
59 sec
19
Continue on US 59 Northbound Frontage Road
2.0 mi
·
4 min
·
US 59 Northbound Frontage Road
20
Continue on Southwest Freeway Frontage Road
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Southwest Freeway Frontage Road
21
Take the ramp slight left toward I 69 North, US 59 North
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
I 69 North, US 59 North
22
Merge slight left onto Southwest Freeway
33 mi
·
37 min
·
Southwest Freeway
23
Keep slight left to continue on Richmond Avenue, Downtown via Louisiana Street
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Richmond Avenue, Downtown via Louisiana Street
24
Take the exit slight right toward Downtown, Louisiana Street
154 ft
·
4 sec
·
Downtown, Louisiana Street
25
Continue on Louisiana Street
1.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Louisiana Street
26
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Given the 3-hour and 59-minute duration, this trip is best tackled as a single-day excursion. Departing in the morning will allow ample time to reach Houston without feeling rushed, and the single recommended stop provides a good opportunity for a brief break. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the estimated $36 cost is based on current prices and distances. Since this is a turn-heavy local drive, pay close attention to your navigation to avoid missing any key turns onto streets like North Cameron Street or East Main Street.
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 118.4 miles from Alice, TX, or about 1h 59m into the drive.
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 52 miles or 52m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 118.4 miles or 1h 59m 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 16m
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 Alice, 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 Alice, TX
This is one driving day of about 236.8 miles and 3h 59m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 52 miles from Alice, 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
118 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.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 52 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 118.4 miles from Alice, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$35.78 one way
$71.56 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
83 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $39.17 | $78.33 |
| premium | $4.54 | $42.28 | $84.56 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $52.28 | $104.56 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$36
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$61–$86
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 82.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $25 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 71 | 0 | $24.86 | $11.37 |
| Efficient EV | 59.2 | 0 | $20.72 | $9.47 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 94.7 | 1 | $33.15 | $15.16 |
Gas CO2
83 kg
EV CO2
28 kg (66% 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.
Destination
Houston, TX
Late night in Houston on Sunday
Local time
12:58 AM
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
10 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
3h 59m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a route characterized by frequent turns and local road navigation, as indicated by its "turn-heavy local drive" profile and 0% highway share. The longest uninterrupted stretch is not specified, suggesting a constant engagement with changing local streets rather than long, monotonous highway segments. This drive will likely feel like a continuous series of transitions through towns and neighborhoods, rather than a high-speed interstate cruise. You'll be on local roads for the entire 236.8 miles, so be prepared for varying speed limits and traffic patterns.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
26 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Main road: North Cameron Street.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 3h 59m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Alice, TX to Houston, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
About the Cities
Starting in Alice, TX
Full guide →Alice is a city of 19,000 people (2018) on the South Texas Plains between Corpus Christi, McAllen, Laredo, and San Antonio. It is a focal point for the oil industry in the area, and is considered to the "birthplace of Tejano music".
Arriving in Houston, TX
Full guide →“Space City” · Founded 1836
Houston is a sprawling port city in Southeastern Texas. An oil boom and continuing international immigration has brought explosive growth to the city, and it is now the fifth largest metropolitan area in the United States and the most diverse large city since 2021. While at first glance, the city appears to be a 9-5 central business district surrounded by a sea of suburbs and strip malls, there are many hidden gems to be discovered.
Top landmarks
- • Museum of Fine Arts, Houston — art museum in Houston, Texas
- • Astrodome — historic place in Houston, Harris County, Texas
- • Rothko Chapel — building in Houston, Harris County, Texas
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 59m. Total distance: 236.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 59m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Alice, TX to Houston, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Possible but tiring. At 4.0 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 8.0 hours — manageable with a long break at Houston, TX, but most travelers stay overnight.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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