Origin
Bellville, TX
Late night in Bellville on Tuesday
Local time
5:20 AM
CDT
Current temp
87°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bellville, TX to Houston, TX
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 16m
Distance
64.4 mi
104 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 10m
★
6 AM
1h 16m
8 AM
1h 28m
10 AM
1h 20m
12 PM
1h 19m
3 PM
1h 21m
5 PM
1h 28m
8 PM
1h 13m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bellville, TX
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Houston, TX
Trace Hudson
Trip Overview
If you are looking to get from Bellville to Houston, you are in for a straightforward 69-mile journey that typically takes about 1 hour and 11 minutes. Since both locations sit firmly within the Great Plains region of Texas, the scenery remains consistent throughout your transit. This route is perfectly suited for a single-day trip, meaning you won't need to worry about overnight accommodations or heavy logistics. With fuel costs estimated at around $10, it is an economical excursion that fits easily into a weekend schedule. Because the drive is relatively short and direct, you can maintain a relaxed pace without the stress of a long-haul haul.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 10 | 34.2 mi | 37m |
| Katy Freeway | 10.7 mi | 13m |
| State Highway 36 | 9.9 mi | 10m |
| Katy Tollway | 3.2 mi | 4m |
| North Meyer Street | 3.1 mi | 5m |
| South Front Street | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| East Main Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Smith Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 10
— 34.2 mi, about 37m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bellville, TX and Houston, TX.
1
Start on TX 36; TX 159
73 ft
·
1 sec
·
East Main Street
2
Continue on TX 36; TX 159
0.3 mi
·
25 sec
·
East Main Street
3
Turn right onto TX 36
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
South Front Street
4
Continue on TX 36
9.9 mi
·
10 min
·
State Highway 36
5
Continue on TX 36
3.1 mi
·
5 min
·
North Meyer Street
6
Turn right
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
7
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
8
Merge onto I 10
34 mi
·
37 min
·
I 10
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
22 sec
Toward I 10 Toll: Katy Tollway
Use the slight left lane.
10
Merge onto I 10 Toll
3.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Katy Tollway
11
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Merge onto I 10; US 90
11 mi
·
13 min
·
Katy Freeway
Use the slight left lane.
13
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
Exit 769A
Toward Downtown, Theatre District
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Continue on Smith Street
0.1 mi
·
29 sec
·
Smith Street
15
Turn left onto Preston Street
331 ft
·
16 sec
·
Preston Street
16
Turn left onto Louisiana Street
179 ft
·
5 sec
·
Louisiana Street
17
Arrive at destination
Louisiana Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
32 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
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 115 decision points cluster between mile 15.2 and 63.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
15.2 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
I 10
Merge onto I 10
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
49.4 mi into trip
|
~56m in
Take the exit toward I 10 Toll: Katy Tollway
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward I 10 Toll: Katy Tollway
5
52.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 1m in
Take the exit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
53.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 1m in
|
I 10; US 90 / Katy Freeway
Merge onto I 10; US 90 / Katy Freeway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
8
63.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 14m in
Take the exit toward Downtown, Theatre District
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 769A
Toward Downtown, Theatre District
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.73 one way
$19.46 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
23 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $10.65 | $21.30 |
| premium | $4.54 | $11.50 | $23.00 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $14.22 | $28.44 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.23
Katy Tollway
(3.2 mi)
$0.23
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Tolls
$0
Total
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 22.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 19.3 | 0 | $6.76 | $3.09 |
| Efficient EV | 16.1 | 0 | $5.64 | $2.58 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 25.8 | 0 | $9.02 | $4.12 |
Gas CO2
23 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (65% 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 Tuesday
Local time
5:20 AM
CDT
Current temp
63°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
E 5 mph
52% chance
Live forecast
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
24 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
1h 16m 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 keeps you engaged behind the wheel. You will navigate through town via East Main Street and South Front Street before transitioning onto Highway 36. Unlike an interstate trek, this route features a 0% highway share, favoring local roads that demand more attention to your surroundings. There are no massive, uninterrupted stretches here, so you should prepare for a driving experience that relies on navigating local flow rather than cruising at high speeds. The road’s personality is defined by its constant shifts and local character, making it a distinct change of pace from standard highway travel.
85% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 34.2 mi on I 10.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 10 and Katy Freeway. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 15.2 miles in near I 10.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 64.4 miles you will encounter 11 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 15.2 miles (I 10): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 49.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 52.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Starting in Bellville, TX
Full guide →Top landmarks
- • L. A. and Adelheid Machemehl House — historic place in Bellville, Austin County, Texas
- • Austin County Courthouse
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 1h 16m. Total distance: 64.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 16m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (85%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 34.2 miles on I 10. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.23 in tolls one way, starting with Katy Tollway. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
Yes — we found about 4 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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 15.2 miles (I 10): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 49.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 52.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
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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