Origin
Atascocita, TX
Late night in Atascocita on Sunday
Local time
2:35 AM
CDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Atascocita, 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
34m
Distance
24.6 mi
40 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 31m
★
6 AM
0h 34m
8 AM
0h 40m
10 AM
0h 36m
12 PM
0h 36m
3 PM
0h 37m
5 PM
0h 40m
8 PM
0h 33m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Atascocita, TX
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Houston, TX
Trace Hudson
Trip Overview
If you are traveling from Atascocita to Houston, you are looking at a quick 24.8-mile journey that typically takes about 34 minutes. This route stays entirely within the Great Plains region of Texas, making it a straightforward day trip that requires no overnight stops. Budgeting around $4 for fuel should easily cover your gas needs for this distance. Since the drive is short, you have plenty of flexibility to plan your departure around your personal schedule. It is a practical, no-nonsense commute that links the suburbs directly into the heart of the city.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Eastex Freeway | 15.9 mi | 19m |
| FM 1960 | 5.6 mi | 8m |
| East Freeway | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Eastex Freeway Frontage Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Fannin Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| North San Jacinto Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Prairie Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Providence Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Eastex Freeway
— 15.9 mi, about 19m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Atascocita, TX and Houston, TX.
1
Start on FM 1960
5.6 mi
·
8 min
·
FM 1960
Use the left lane.
2
Turn left onto Eastex Freeway Frontage Road
0.4 mi
·
39 sec
·
Eastex Freeway Frontage Road
Use the left lane.
3
Take the ramp
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 69 South, US 59 South
4
Merge onto I 69; US 59
16 mi
·
19 min
·
Eastex Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
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.
6
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Toward I 10 West: San Antonio
Use the slight right lane.
7
Merge onto I 10; US 90
0.5 mi
·
35 sec
·
East Freeway
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
Exit 769B
Toward San Jacinto Street, Main Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Turn straight onto Providence Street
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
Providence Street
10
Continue on North San Jacinto Street
0.3 mi
·
31 sec
·
North San Jacinto Street
11
Continue on Fannin Street
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
·
Fannin Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
12
Turn right onto Prairie Street
0.3 mi
·
48 sec
·
Prairie Street
13
Turn right onto Louisiana Street
516 ft
·
16 sec
·
Louisiana Street
14
Arrive at destination
Louisiana Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 105 decision points cluster between mile 5.6 and 23.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
5.6 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
Eastex Freeway Frontage Road
Turn left onto Eastex Freeway Frontage Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
6.5 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
I 69; US 59 / Eastex Freeway
Merge onto I 69; US 59 / Eastex Freeway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
22.4 mi into trip
|
~29m 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...
8
22.6 mi into trip
|
~30m 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
8
23.3 mi into trip
|
~31m 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
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.72 one way
$7.43 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $4.07 | $8.14 |
| premium | $4.54 | $4.39 | $8.78 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.43 | $10.86 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.4 | 0 | $2.58 | $1.18 |
| Efficient EV | 6.2 | 0 | $2.15 | $0.98 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.8 | 0 | $3.44 | $1.57 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
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
2:35 AM
CDT
Current temp
71°F
Mostly Cloudy
S 5 to 10 mph
8% chance
Live forecast
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued April 18 at 2:50AM CDT by NWS San Angelo TX
Wind Advisory
Wind Advisory issued April 18 at 2:47AM CDT until April 18 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS San Angelo TX
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
7 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
34m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention as you navigate the transition into the city. Your path relies on a combination of FM 1960 and the Eastex Freeway Frontage Road before merging onto I-69 South. Because the highway share is 0%, you won't be spending your time cruising on long, open stretches of interstate. The longest uninterrupted stretch is 0 miles on FM 1960, meaning you should be prepared for frequent stops and turns along the way. This is not a high-speed highway cruise, but rather a functional, stop-and-go experience through the local area.
91% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 15.9 mi on Eastex Freeway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Eastex Freeway and FM 1960. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 5.6 miles in near Eastex Freeway Frontage Road.
Driving Effort
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 10 decision points packed into just 24.6 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 34m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 5.6 miles (Eastex Freeway Frontage Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.5 miles (I 69; US 59 / Eastex Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 22.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Atascocita, TX to Houston, TX, road signs begin pointing toward San Antonio along the way.
San Antonio
22.4 mi in
|
~29m
About the Cities
Starting in Atascocita, TX
Full guide →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 34m. Total distance: 24.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
34m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (91%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 15.9 miles on Eastex Freeway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Houston, TX before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 5.6 miles (Eastex Freeway Frontage Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.5 miles (I 69; US 59 / Eastex Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 22.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Houston, TX before heading back.
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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