Origin
Daisetta, TX
Morning in Daisetta on Tuesday
Local time
8:23 AM
CDT
Current temp
86°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Daisetta, 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 10m
Distance
55.4 mi
89 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 5m
★
6 AM
1h 10m
8 AM
1h 22m
10 AM
1h 14m
12 PM
1h 13m
3 PM
1h 15m
5 PM
1h 21m
8 PM
1h 7m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Daisetta, TX
Huu Huynh
Houston, TX
Trace Hudson
Trip Overview
Daisetta, TX to Houston, TX is 55.4 miles and takes about 1 hour 10 minutes via East Main Street and East Freeway, with a fuel budget near $8 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive takes you from the Great Plains region of Texas into the more developed Great Plains area surrounding Houston. Expect a mix of driving environments, transitioning from more rural conditions to increasingly urbanized settings as you approach your destination. It's a straightforward trip, generally manageable for a single day of travel, with a moderate fuel cost.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East Main Street | 15.9 mi | 18m |
| Crosby Freeway | 12 mi | 14m |
| East Freeway | 5.5 mi | 6m |
| US 90 | 5.1 mi | 6m |
| Beaumont Highway | 5.1 mi | 5m |
| US Highway 90 | 5.1 mi | 5m |
| Farm-to-Market Road 770 | 4.9 mi | 8m |
| Fannin Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
East Main Street
— 15.9 mi, about 18m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Daisetta, TX and Houston, TX.
1
Start on Texas
99 ft
·
6 sec
·
Texas
2
Turn right onto East Pine
0.1 mi
·
28 sec
·
East Pine
3
At end of road, turn left onto FM 770
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
·
Main Street
4
Continue on FM 770
4.9 mi
·
8 min
·
Farm-to-Market Road 770
5
Turn right onto US 90; FM 770
3.5 mi
·
3 min
·
US Highway 90
6
Continue on US 90
16 mi
·
18 min
·
East Main Street
7
Continue on US 90
1.6 mi
·
1 min
·
US Highway 90
8
Continue on US 90
5.1 mi
·
5 min
·
Beaumont Highway
9
Keep slight left at fork onto US 90
12 mi
·
14 min
·
Crosby Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Turn straight onto US 90
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
US 90
11
Take the exit onto US 90
3.7 mi
·
4 min
·
US 90
Toward US 90 West
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Merge onto I 10; US 90
5.5 mi
·
6 min
·
East Freeway
Use the slight right lane.
13
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
Exit 769B
Toward San Jacinto Street, Main Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Turn straight onto Providence Street
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
Providence Street
15
Continue on North San Jacinto Street
0.3 mi
·
31 sec
·
North San Jacinto Street
16
Continue on Fannin Street
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
·
Fannin Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
17
Turn right onto Prairie Street
0.3 mi
·
48 sec
·
Prairie Street
18
Turn right onto Louisiana Street
516 ft
·
16 sec
·
Louisiana Street
19
Arrive at destination
Louisiana Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
28 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 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 27.7 miles from Daisetta, 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.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 95 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 54.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
East Pine
Turn right onto East Pine
Navigation decision point
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
FM 770 / Main Street
At end of road, turn left onto FM 770 / Main Street
Navigation decision point
6
31.4 mi into trip
|
~39m in
|
US 90 / Crosby Freeway
Keep slight left at fork onto US 90 / Crosby Freeway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
44.8 mi into trip
|
~55m in
|
US 90
Take the exit onto US 90 toward US 90 West
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward US 90 West
8
54.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 7m 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
$8.37 one way
$16.74 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
19 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $9.16 | $18.33 |
| premium | $4.54 | $9.89 | $19.78 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.23 | $24.46 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 19.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 16.6 | 0 | $5.82 | $2.66 |
| Efficient EV | 13.9 | 0 | $4.85 | $2.22 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 22.2 | 0 | $7.76 | $3.55 |
Gas CO2
19 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (68% 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
8:23 AM
CDT
Current temp
84°F
Unavailable
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
2 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 10m 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?
About half of this 55.4-mile drive is on highways. You'll encounter your longest stretch without a major road change at 15.9 miles on East Main Street. The route consists of 50% highway driving, meaning you'll experience both higher-speed cruising and surface street navigation. As you get closer to Houston, be prepared for more frequent exits and merging traffic.
50% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 15.9 mi on East Main Street.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near East Pine.
Driving Effort
5/10
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 55.4 miles you will encounter 9 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: near the start (East Pine): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (FM 770 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 31.4 miles (US 90 / Crosby Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Starting in Daisetta, 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 10m. Total distance: 55.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 10m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (50%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 15.9 miles on East Main 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 (East Pine): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (FM 770 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 31.4 miles (US 90 / Crosby Freeway): 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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