Origin
Dimmitt, TX
Morning in Dimmitt on Tuesday
Local time
8:25 AM
CDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Dimmitt, 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
11h 6m
Distance
614.3 mi
989 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
2-day trip
Fuel Cost
$93
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
10h 57m
★
6 AM
11h 7m
8 AM
11h 27m
10 AM
11h 14m
12 PM
11h 12m
3 PM
11h 15m
5 PM
11h 26m
8 PM
11h 1m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Dimmitt, TX
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Houston, TX
Trace Hudson
Trip Overview
Dimmitt, TX to Houston, TX is 614.3 miles and takes about 11 hours 6 minutes via Texas State Highway 71 and US Highway 84, with a fuel budget near $93 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip covers a significant distance, primarily within the Great Plains region. Given the duration, it's best planned as a two-day trip to avoid excessive driving. You'll spend most of your time on major highways, making it a straightforward, long-haul drive. Plan for a steady pace across Texas.
Trip Pace
Best split across 2 days
Treat the return leg as its own travel day rather than an afterthought.
Break Rhythm
3 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
307.1 miles from Dimmitt, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 5h 28m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Texas State Highway 71 | 137 mi | 2h 25m |
| US Highway 84 | 73.9 mi | 1h 14m |
| State Highway 153 | 69 mi | 1h 14m |
| US 183 | 51.8 mi | 57m |
| US 84 | 49.5 mi | 52m |
| US 385 | 42.4 mi | 44m |
| South US Highway 183 | 35.3 mi | 38m |
| US Highway 84 East | 29.2 mi | 33m |
Longest stretch:
Texas State Highway 71
— 137 mi, about 2h 25m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dimmitt, TX and Houston, TX.
1
Start on TX 86
172 ft
·
8 sec
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East Bedford Street
2
Turn left onto US 385
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
South Broadway
3
Turn right onto US 385
21 mi
·
22 min
·
US 385
4
Turn straight onto North Main Street
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
North Main Street
5
Continue on US 385
5.8 mi
·
5 min
·
US 385
6
Turn straight onto US 385
16 mi
·
16 min
·
US 385
7
At end of road, turn left onto US 385; Loop 430
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
East Delano Avenue
Use the left lane.
8
Turn left onto US 84
34 mi
·
35 min
·
US 84
9
Merge onto US 84
4.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Avenue Q
Use the straight / right lanes.
10
Continue on US 84
4.8 mi
·
6 min
·
Slaton Road
11
Continue on US 84
6.9 mi
·
6 min
·
East Highway 84
12
Continue on US 84
4.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Trooper Jerry Don Davis Memorial Highway
13
Continue on US 84
20 mi
·
20 min
·
East Highway 84
14
Continue on US 84
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
North US Highway 84
15
Turn left onto Spur 575
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
East 15th Street
16
Turn right onto TX 207
0.4 mi
·
37 sec
·
Ralls Road
17
Turn straight onto TX 207
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
North Avenue F
18
At end of road, turn left onto US 84
74 mi
·
1 hr 14 min
·
US Highway 84
19
Keep slight left at fork onto US 84
6.5 mi
·
6 min
·
US 84
Toward I 20 East, US 84 East: Abilene
20
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
Exit 244
Toward SH 70 South, SH 70 Business: Sweetwater, San Angelo
21
Turn slight left onto Southwest Georgia Avenue
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
Southwest Georgia Avenue
22
Turn right onto TX 70
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Lamar Street
23
Continue on TX 70
10 mi
·
10 min
·
State Highway 70
24
Turn left onto TX 153
69 mi
·
1 hr 14 min
·
State Highway 153
25
Continue on TX 153
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
West Walnut Street
26
Continue on TX 153
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
East Walnut Street
27
At end of road, turn left onto US 84; US 283
9.4 mi
·
10 min
·
US 84; US 283
28
Continue on US 67; US 84
21 mi
·
24 min
·
US 67; US 84
29
Turn right onto US 84; US 183
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Garmon Drive
30
Continue on US 84; US 183
29 mi
·
33 min
·
US Highway 84 East
31
Turn right onto US 183; TX 16
22 mi
·
25 min
·
US 183; TX 16
32
Continue on US 183; US 190
15 mi
·
15 min
·
US 183; US 190
33
Merge onto US 183; US 190; US 281
260 ft
·
4 sec
·
North US Highway 281
34
Continue on US 183; US 190; US 281
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
North Key Avenue
35
Continue on US 183
35 mi
·
38 min
·
South US Highway 183
36
Continue on this road
0.4 mi
·
29 sec
·
this road
37
Keep slight left at fork onto 183A Toll
14 mi
·
14 min
·
183A Toll Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
38
Continue on US 183
15 mi
·
17 min
·
US 183
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
39
Continue on 183 Toll
6.3 mi
·
6 min
·
Bergstrom Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
40
Continue on US 183
0.4 mi
·
26 sec
·
Bastrop Highway
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
41
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward TX 71 East: Austin-Bergstrom International Airport
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
42
Continue on TX 71
2.2 mi
·
2 min
·
East State Highway 71
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
43
Turn straight onto 71 Toll
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Bastrop Freeway
Toward 71 Toll East, TX 45 Toll North, TX 130 Toll North
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
44
Continue on TX 71
0.5 mi
·
29 sec
·
East State Highway 71
45
Continue on TX 71
137 mi
·
2 hr 25 min
·
Texas State Highway 71
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
46
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
22 sec
Toward I 10 Toll: Katy Tollway
Use the slight left lane.
47
Merge onto I 10 Toll
3.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Katy Tollway
48
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
49
Merge onto I 10; US 90
11 mi
·
13 min
·
Katy Freeway
Use the slight left lane.
50
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
Exit 769A
Toward Downtown, Theatre District
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
51
Continue on Smith Street
0.1 mi
·
29 sec
·
Smith Street
52
Turn left onto Preston Street
331 ft
·
16 sec
·
Preston Street
53
Turn left onto Louisiana Street
179 ft
·
5 sec
·
Louisiana Street
54
Arrive at destination
Louisiana Street
Trip Plan
Given the 11-hour drive time, splitting this trip over two days is highly recommended. Aim to depart early on your first day to cover at least half the distance. You'll want to make about 3 stops to break up the 614.3 miles. Keep an eye on your fuel, especially during the longer stretches on Texas State Highway 71. The estimated fuel cost is around $93, so budget accordingly. This route is well-suited for a steady, consistent pace.
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
This drive is better paced as a 2-day trip.
Plan roughly 3 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 307.1 miles from Dimmitt, TX, or about 5h 28m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 137 miles.
Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 135 miles or 2h 25m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 307.1 miles or 5h 28m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Overnight split
Day 1 wrap after about 307.1 miles or 5h 28m
Stop before fatigue turns the last few hours into a grind. You want day two to start fresh, not just resumed.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 9h 59m
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 Dimmitt, 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.
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Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.
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Treat this as a 2-day road trip and book the overnight stop before the busiest arrival window.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Dimmitt, TX
Aim for roughly 307 miles and 5.6 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Houston, TX
Aim for roughly 307 miles and 5.6 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 135 miles from Dimmitt, TX.
This route usually feels better as a 2-day drive than as one long push.
Plan about 3 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Texas State Highway 71 for about 137 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
First major stop
Coffee and fuel
203 mi into the route
Best for: Coffee, fuel, and an easy first stretch
This is a natural early stop once the first hours of the drive are behind you.
Second major stop
Overnight candidate
405 mi into the route
Best for: Hotel check-in, dinner, and a fresh start
This lines up well with a realistic day-end stop if you are breaking the drive into stages.
Find hotels in Leander, TXOvernight Options
Night 1
307 mi · about 5.6h in
A practical overnight split lands near Stephenville, TX after about 307 miles or 5.6 hours of driving.
Find hotelsPacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 135 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 307.1 miles from Dimmitt, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Texas State Highway 71 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 137 miles.
Overnight split
Hotel stopFor a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 307 miles or 5.6 hours on the road.
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 255 decision points cluster between mile 43.7 and 613.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
43.7 mi into trip
|
~46m in
|
US 385; Loop 430 / East Delano Avenue
At end of road, turn left onto US 385; Loop 430 / East Delano Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
196.3 mi into trip
|
~3h 26m in
|
US 84
Keep slight left at fork onto US 84 toward I 20 East, US 84 East: Abilene
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 20 East, US 84 East: Abilene
6
202.8 mi into trip
|
~3h 33m in
Take the exit toward SH 70 South, SH 70 Business: Sweetwater, San Angelo
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 244
Toward SH 70 South, SH 70 Business: Sweetwater,...
6
421.4 mi into trip
|
~7h 36m in
|
183A Toll / 183A Toll Road
Keep slight left at fork onto 183A Toll / 183A Toll Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
613.7 mi into trip
|
~11h 5m 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
$92.82 one way
$185.64 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
215 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $101.60 | $203.20 |
| premium | $4.54 | $109.68 | $219.36 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $135.63 | $271.26 |
Estimated Tolls: $1.23
183A Toll Road
(14.3 mi)
$1.00
Katy Tollway
(3.2 mi)
$0.23
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$93
Tolls
$1
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$224–$334
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 214.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $65 in charging · 2 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 184.3 | 2 | $64.50 | $29.49 |
| Efficient EV | 153.6 | 1 | $53.75 | $24.57 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 245.7 | 3 | $86.00 | $39.32 |
Gas CO2
215 kg
EV CO2
72 kg (67% less)
Plan for 2 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.
Destination
Houston, TX
Morning in Houston on Tuesday
Local time
8:25 AM
CDT
Current temp
84°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
86°F
Sweetwater, TX
203 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.
For long drives, weather on day two can matter just as much as conditions at departure, so check the whole travel window rather than only the first day.
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
38 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
11h 6m on the road
This is long enough that the arrival forecast matters almost as much as departure conditions. Recheck both ends before you roll.
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 heavily highway-focused, with 93% of the drive on major roads. You'll encounter a longest stretch of 137 miles on Texas State Highway 71, indicating long periods of consistent cruising. Expect the transition from highway to surface roads to occur later in the drive. The extensive highway percentage suggests a relatively uninterrupted drive with fewer complex intersections.
93% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
54 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 137 mi on Texas State Highway 71.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Texas State Highway 71 and US Highway 84. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 43.7 miles in near US 385; Loop 430 / East Delano Avenue.
Driving Effort
9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 25 significant decision points across 614.3 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 43.7 miles (US 385; Loop 430 / East Delano Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 196.3 miles (US 84): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 202.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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.
Between Dimmitt, TX and Houston, TX, road signs point toward Sh 70 South, Sh 70 Business: Sweetwater, San Angelo and 71 Toll East.
Sh 70 South
202.8 mi in
|
~3h 33m
Sh 70 Business: Sweetwater
202.8 mi in
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~3h 33m
San Angelo
202.8 mi in
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~3h 33m
71 Toll East
459.9 mi in
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~8h 19m
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via 71 Toll
About the Cities
Starting in Dimmitt, 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).
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 137 miles on Texas State Highway 71. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — a 2-day pace is more comfortable than one long haul. A sensible stopping point is after roughly 307 miles on day one.
Expect about $1.23 in tolls one way, starting with 183A Toll Road. 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.
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 3 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 43.7 miles (US 385; Loop 430 / East Delano Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 196.3 miles (US 84): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 202.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Not recommended in a single day. At 11.1 hours each way, a round trip means 22.2 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Houston, TX before the return drive.
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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