Origin
Corrigan, TX
Morning in Corrigan on Tuesday
Local time
9:03 AM
CDT
Current temp
67°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Corrigan, 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 46m
Distance
94.8 mi
153 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$14
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 39m
★
6 AM
1h 47m
8 AM
2h 2m
10 AM
1h 52m
12 PM
1h 50m
3 PM
1h 53m
5 PM
2h 2m
8 PM
1h 42m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Corrigan, TX
Jeff Stapleton
Houston, TX
Trace Hudson
Trip Overview
Corrigan, TX to Houston, TX is 95 miles and takes about 1 hour 46 minutes via South Home Street and East Freeway, with a fuel budget near $14 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within Texas, moving from the Great Plains region towards the Houston metropolitan area. Expect a route that largely utilizes surface roads, making it a straightforward and accessible trip. It's a good option for a quick day trip or as a segment of a larger Texas adventure, offering a direct path into one of the state's major cities.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
47.4 miles from Corrigan, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 52m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South Home Street | 92.6 mi | 1h 41m |
| East Freeway | 0.5 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 |
| Louisiana Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| East 2nd Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
South Home Street
— 92.6 mi, about 1h 41m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Corrigan, TX and Houston, TX.
1
Start on US 287
39 ft
·
8 sec
·
East 2nd Street
2
Turn left onto US 59
93 mi
·
1 hr 41 min
·
South Home Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
3
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.
4
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Toward I 10 West: San Antonio
Use the slight right lane.
5
Merge onto I 10; US 90
0.5 mi
·
35 sec
·
East Freeway
6
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
Exit 769B
Toward San Jacinto Street, Main Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Turn straight onto Providence Street
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
Providence Street
8
Continue on North San Jacinto Street
0.3 mi
·
31 sec
·
North San Jacinto Street
9
Continue on Fannin Street
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
·
Fannin Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
10
Turn right onto Prairie Street
0.3 mi
·
48 sec
·
Prairie Street
11
Turn right onto Louisiana Street
516 ft
·
16 sec
·
Louisiana Street
12
Arrive at destination
Louisiana Street
Trip Plan
Given its short duration of under two hours, this drive offers a lot of flexibility. Aim to depart Corrigan mid-morning to avoid early rush hour, though traffic into Houston can build throughout the day. With a fuel cost estimated at $14, filling up before you leave Corrigan is a sensible plan. Since there are no designated stops and the drive is manageable in one go, you can decide on the fly if you need a break. Keep an eye on your navigation as you approach Houston, as the surface road network can become complex.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 47.4 miles from Corrigan, TX, or about 52m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 92.6 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 21 miles or 23m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 47.4 miles or 52m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 25m
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 Corrigan, TX so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Corrigan, TX
This is one driving day of about 94.8 miles and 1h 46m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 21 miles from Corrigan, TX.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on South Home Street for about 92.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
47 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 21 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 47.4 miles from Corrigan, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before South Home Street if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 92.6 miles.
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 75 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 94.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 59 / South Home Street
Turn left onto US 59 / South Home Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
92.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 42m 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
92.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 42m 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
93.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 43m 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
5
94.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 46m in
|
Louisiana Street
Turn right onto Louisiana Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$14.32 one way
$28.65 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
33 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $15.68 | $31.36 |
| premium | $4.54 | $16.93 | $33.85 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $20.93 | $41.86 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$14
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$39–$64
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 33.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 28.4 | 0 | $9.95 | $4.55 |
| Efficient EV | 23.7 | 0 | $8.30 | $3.79 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 37.9 | 0 | $13.27 | $6.07 |
Gas CO2
33 kg
EV CO2
11 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
Morning in Houston on Tuesday
Local time
9:03 AM
CDT
Current temp
84°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
84°F
Cleveland, TX
47 mi in
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
17 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
1h 46m 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?
This route is almost entirely surface roads, with 0% highway driving. You'll spend nearly the entire 94.8-mile trip on surface streets, including a lengthy 92.6-mile stretch on South Home Street. Be prepared for frequent intersections and traffic signals as you transition from more rural areas into the bustling Houston metroplex.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 92.6 mi on South Home 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. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 59 / South Home Street.
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 1h 46m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 59 / South Home Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 92.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 92.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Starting in Corrigan, 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 1h 46m. Total distance: 94.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 46m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 92.6 miles on South Home Street. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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: near the start (US 59 / South Home Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 92.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 92.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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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