Daingerfield to Houston is 246.8 miles and takes about 4h 50m via Diboll Relief Route, Linda Drive, and South US Highway 59, with a fuel budget near $37 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive primarily stays within the Great Plains region of Texas, offering a mixed driving experience. With a recommended one-day trip, you'll find the journey straightforward, connecting two points within the same state. It's a practical option for getting from one area to the next without extensive planning.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
123.4 miles from Daingerfield, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 31m into the drive
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Step-by-step road directions between Daingerfield, TX and Houston, TX.
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Start on this road
295 ft·13 sec·this road
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Continue
133 ft·3 sec
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Continue on North Linda Drive
0.1 mi·17 sec·North Linda Drive
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Turn right onto Myrtle Street
327 ft·13 sec·Myrtle Street
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Continue on US 259
35 mi·44 min·Linda Drive
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Continue on US 259
8.6 mi·12 min·North Eastman Road
Use the left / straight lanes.
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At end of road, turn left onto TX 322; TX 149
1.9 mi·2 min·Estes Parkway
Use the left / straight lanes.
8
Turn right onto TX 322
1.4 mi·2 min·Gardiner Mitchell Parkway
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Continue on TX 322
15 mi·16 min·TX 322
Use the straight lane.
10
Continue on TX 322
0.5 mi·53 sec·TX 322
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Turn left onto US 259
1.9 mi·2 min·Kilgore Drive
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Continue on US 79; US 259
1.7 mi·2 min·Highway 79
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Turn left onto US 259
16 mi·18 min·US Route 259
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Continue on US 259
2.9 mi·3 min·North Railroad Avenue
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Continue on US 259
3.0 mi·3 min·US Route 259
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Continue on US 259
11 mi·12 min·US Highway 259
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Take the exit
224 ft·6 sec
Toward US 59 South: Lufkin
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Continue on this road
420 ft·11 sec·this road
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Continue on this road
0.1 mi·16 sec·this road
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Turn left
104 ft·4 sec
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Turn right onto US 59
0.7 mi·47 sec·North US Highway 59
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Continue on US 59
6.4 mi·7 min·Northwest Stallings Drive
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Continue on US 59; TX 7; TX 21; Loop 224
0.4 mi·25 sec·Stallings Drive
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Take the exit
0.2 mi·25 sec
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Turn straight
223 ft·6 sec
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Merge onto US 59
1.3 mi·1 min·South Street
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Continue on US 59
19 mi·22 min·South US Highway 59
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Take the exit
396 ft·9 sec
Toward South First Street
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Turn straight onto South Medford Drive
0.2 mi·23 sec·South Medford Drive
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Turn left onto US 59 Bus
4.1 mi·5 min·South First Street
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Continue on US 59
1.3 mi·1 min·US 59
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Continue on US 59
111 mi·2 hr 1 min·Diboll Relief Route
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
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Take the exit
0.2 mi·24 sec
Exit 132Toward I 10 East, I 10 West: Beaumont, San AntonioUse the slight right lane.
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Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi·28 sec
Toward I 10 West: San AntonioUse the slight right lane.
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Merge onto I 10; US 90
0.5 mi·35 sec·East Freeway
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Take the exit
0.2 mi·22 sec
Exit 769BToward San Jacinto Street, Main StreetUse the straight / slight right lanes.
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Turn straight onto Providence Street
0.1 mi·12 sec·Providence Street
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Continue on North San Jacinto Street
0.3 mi·31 sec·North San Jacinto Street
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Continue on Fannin Street
0.4 mi·51 sec·Fannin Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
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Turn right onto Prairie Street
0.3 mi·48 sec·Prairie Street
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Turn right onto Louisiana Street
516 ft·16 sec·Louisiana Street
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Arrive at destination
Louisiana Street
Trip Plan
For this 4-hour and 50-minute drive, leaving in the morning is advisable to maximize daylight and allow for flexibility. While it's designed as a one-day trip, there's no need to rush through the 246.8 miles. Consider taking a brief stop around the midpoint, especially before or after the longest stretch on Diboll Relief Route, to refuel and stretch. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the estimated cost is $37, and plan your fill-up accordingly.
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 123.4 miles from Daingerfield, TX, or about 2h 31m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 111 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 54 miles or 1h 10m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 123.4 miles or 2h 31m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Houston, TX than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Daingerfield, TX so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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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 Daingerfield, TX
This is one driving day of about 246.8 miles and 4h 50m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 54 miles from Daingerfield, 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.
The longest stretch is on Diboll Relief Route for about 111 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 17
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 245.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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0.2 mi into trip|~0m in|Myrtle Street
Turn right onto Myrtle Street
Navigation decision point
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43.4 mi into trip|~57m in|TX 322; TX 149 / Estes Parkway
At end of road, turn left onto TX 322; TX 149 / Estes Parkway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
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244.7 mi into trip|~4h 46m 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...
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244.8 mi into trip|~4h 46m 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
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245.5 mi into trip|~4h 47m 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
$37.29 one way
$74.58 round trip
$3.84/gal25.4 MPG avg86 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.20
$40.82
$81.64
premium
$4.54
$44.06
$88.13
diesel
$5.61
$54.49
$108.98
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$37
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$62–$87
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 86.4 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $26 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
74
0
$25.91
$11.85
Efficient EV
61.7
0
$21.60
$9.87
EV Truck/SUV
98.7
1
$34.55
$15.80
Gas CO2
86 kg
EV CO2
29 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.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Daingerfield, TX
Morning
in Daingerfield on Sunday
Local time
9:17 AM
CDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Houston, TX
Morning
in Houston on Sunday
Local time
9:17 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
22 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
4h 50m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This route presents a mixed drive, with about 30% of the journey on highways. You'll experience stretches on Diboll Relief Route, Linda Drive, and South US Highway 59. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 111 miles on Diboll Relief Route, offering a good period of consistent travel. As you progress, expect a blend of faster-paced highway segments and potentially more localized road conditions, making for a varied experience behind the wheel.
30% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
42 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 111 mi on Diboll Relief Route.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near Myrtle Street.
Driving Effort7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 17 significant decision points across 246.8 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (Myrtle Street): Navigation decision point; at 43.4 miles (TX 322; TX 149 / Estes Parkway): Lane positioning matters here; at 244.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Daingerfield is a small town and county seat of Morris County in Northeastern Texas. It is the 4th oldest city in Texas, with a history rooted in 19th-century industry and the Civil War era. While the town once thrived on iron foundries and sawmills, today its vitality centers on the natural beauty and recreational opportunities offered by Daingerfield State Park. This historic park, built by the Civilian Conservation Corps in the 1930s, is the area's primary attraction, drawing visitors for its serene lake and hiking trails, especially in the autumn months. The town itself complements the park with its historic downtown and community events, offering a quiet escape that blends nature with local charm.
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
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 50m. Total distance: 246.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 50m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 111 miles on Diboll Relief Route. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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.
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.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (Myrtle Street): Navigation decision point; at 43.4 miles (TX 322; TX 149 / Estes Parkway): Lane positioning matters here; at 244.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Possible but tiring. At 4.8 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 9.7 hours — manageable with a long break at Houston, TX, but most travelers stay overnight.
