Origin
Floydada, TX
Morning in Floydada on Tuesday
Local time
7:12 AM
CDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Floydada, 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
10h 16m
Distance
549.1 mi
884 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
2-day trip
Fuel Cost
$83
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
10h 8m
★
6 AM
10h 17m
8 AM
10h 35m
10 AM
10h 23m
12 PM
10h 22m
3 PM
10h 24m
5 PM
10h 35m
8 PM
10h 11m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Floydada, TX
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Houston, TX
Trace Hudson
Trip Overview
Floydada, TX to Houston, TX is 549.1 miles and takes about 10h 16m via Texas State Highway 71 and US Highway 84, with a fuel budget near $83 and enough daylight to finish in a day, though it's recommended for 2 days. This long-haul drive crosses Texas, starting in the Great Plains region and heading towards the same region, predominantly using major highways. While it's technically doable in a single day, breaking it up over two days will make for a more comfortable experience. Consider this route if you're looking for a straightforward drive across the state with a clear budget in mind.
Trip Pace
Best split across 2 days
Treat the return leg as its own travel day rather than an afterthought.
Break Rhythm
2 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
274.6 miles from Floydada, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 5h 15m 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 |
| South US Highway 183 | 35.3 mi | 38m |
| Avenue E | 34.7 mi | 52m |
| US Highway 84 East | 29.2 mi | 33m |
| US 67 | 21.5 mi | 24m |
Longest stretch:
Texas State Highway 71
— 137 mi, about 2h 25m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Floydada, TX and Houston, TX.
1
Start on Pumpkin Capital Lane
0.2 mi
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51 sec
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Pumpkin Capital Lane
2
Turn left onto US 70
0.4 mi
·
34 sec
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South 2nd Street
3
Continue on US 62; TX 207
21 mi
·
27 min
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South Ralls Highway
4
Turn slight left onto TX 207
35 mi
·
52 min
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Avenue E
5
Turn straight onto TX 207
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
North Avenue F
6
At end of road, turn left onto US 84
74 mi
·
1 hr 14 min
·
US Highway 84
7
Keep slight left at fork onto US 84
6.5 mi
·
6 min
·
US 84
Toward I 20 East, US 84 East: Abilene
8
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
Exit 244
Toward SH 70 South, SH 70 Business: Sweetwater, San Angelo
9
Turn slight left onto Southwest Georgia Avenue
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
Southwest Georgia Avenue
10
Turn right onto TX 70
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Lamar Street
11
Continue on TX 70
10 mi
·
10 min
·
State Highway 70
12
Turn left onto TX 153
69 mi
·
1 hr 14 min
·
State Highway 153
13
Continue on TX 153
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
West Walnut Street
14
Continue on TX 153
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
East Walnut Street
15
At end of road, turn left onto US 84; US 283
9.4 mi
·
10 min
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US 84; US 283
16
Continue on US 67; US 84
21 mi
·
24 min
·
US 67; US 84
17
Turn right onto US 84; US 183
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Garmon Drive
18
Continue on US 84; US 183
29 mi
·
33 min
·
US Highway 84 East
19
Turn right onto US 183; TX 16
22 mi
·
25 min
·
US 183; TX 16
20
Continue on US 183; US 190
15 mi
·
15 min
·
US 183; US 190
21
Merge onto US 183; US 190; US 281
260 ft
·
4 sec
·
North US Highway 281
22
Continue on US 183; US 190; US 281
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
North Key Avenue
23
Continue on US 183
35 mi
·
38 min
·
South US Highway 183
24
Continue on this road
0.4 mi
·
29 sec
·
this road
25
Keep slight left at fork onto 183A Toll
14 mi
·
14 min
·
183A Toll Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
26
Continue on US 183
15 mi
·
17 min
·
US 183
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
27
Continue on 183 Toll
6.3 mi
·
6 min
·
Bergstrom Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
28
Continue on US 183
0.4 mi
·
26 sec
·
Bastrop Highway
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
29
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward TX 71 East: Austin-Bergstrom International Airport
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
30
Continue on TX 71
2.2 mi
·
2 min
·
East State Highway 71
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
31
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.
32
Continue on TX 71
0.5 mi
·
29 sec
·
East State Highway 71
33
Continue on TX 71
137 mi
·
2 hr 25 min
·
Texas State Highway 71
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
34
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
22 sec
Toward I 10 Toll: Katy Tollway
Use the slight left lane.
35
Merge onto I 10 Toll
3.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Katy Tollway
36
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
37
Merge onto I 10; US 90
11 mi
·
13 min
·
Katy Freeway
Use the slight left lane.
38
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
Exit 769A
Toward Downtown, Theatre District
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
39
Continue on Smith Street
0.1 mi
·
29 sec
·
Smith Street
40
Turn left onto Preston Street
331 ft
·
16 sec
·
Preston Street
41
Turn left onto Louisiana Street
179 ft
·
5 sec
·
Louisiana Street
42
Arrive at destination
Louisiana Street
Trip Plan
Given the 10h 16m duration, planning for an overnight stop is wise for a more relaxed pace. Aim to start your first day early to maximize daylight. You'll have 2 planned stops, which are good opportunities to refuel and stretch. The estimated fuel cost is $83, so keep that in mind for your budget. Pay attention to the longest stretch of 137 miles on Texas State Highway 71; ensure you have sufficient fuel before entering this segment, as services might be less frequent.
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 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 274.6 miles from Floydada, TX, or about 5h 15m 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 121 miles or 2h 26m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 274.6 miles or 5h 15m 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 274.6 miles or 5h 15m
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 9m
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 Floydada, TX so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
+
Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
+
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 Floydada, TX
Aim for roughly 275 miles and 5.1 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Houston, TX
Aim for roughly 275 miles and 5.1 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 121 miles from Floydada, TX.
This route usually feels better as a 2-day drive than as one long push.
Plan about 2 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
181 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
362 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 Austin, TXOvernight Options
Night 1
275 mi · about 5.1h in
A practical overnight split lands near Killeen, TX after about 275 miles or 5.1 hours of driving.
Find hotelsPacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 121 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 274.6 miles from Floydada, 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 275 miles or 5.1 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 195 decision points cluster between mile 131.2 and 548.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
131.2 mi into trip
|
~2h 37m 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
137.6 mi into trip
|
~2h 43m 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
356.3 mi into trip
|
~6h 47m 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.
6
392.1 mi into trip
|
~7h 25m in
Take the exit toward TX 71 East: Austin-Bergstrom International Airport
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
Toward TX 71 East: Austin-Bergstrom Internation...
8
548.5 mi into trip
|
~10h 15m 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
$82.97 one way
$165.94 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
192 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $90.82 | $181.64 |
| premium | $4.54 | $98.04 | $196.08 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $121.23 | $242.47 |
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
$83
Tolls
$1
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$214–$324
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 192.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $58 in charging · 2 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 164.7 | 2 | $57.66 | $26.36 |
| Efficient EV | 137.3 | 1 | $48.05 | $21.96 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 219.6 | 2 | $76.87 | $35.14 |
Gas CO2
192 kg
EV CO2
64 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
7:12 AM
CDT
Current temp
84°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
83°F
Brownwood, TX
181 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
32 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
10h 16m 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 is a predominantly highway drive, with 85% of the 549.1 miles on major roads like Texas State Highway 71 and US Highway 84. You'll experience a longest stretch of 137 miles on Texas State Highway 71, meaning extended periods of cruising. Expect the transition from highway speeds to surface roads to occur after these stretches. The volume of exits will likely decrease as you move away from urban centers, offering more rural driving.
85% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
42 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?
8/10
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 131.2 miles in near US 84.
Driving Effort
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 19 significant decision points across 549.1 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 131.2 miles (US 84): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 137.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 356.3 miles (183A Toll / 183A Toll Road): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
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 Floydada, TX and Houston, TX, road signs point toward Sh 70 South, Sh 70 Business: Sweetwater, San Angelo and 71 Toll East.
Sh 70 South
137.6 mi in
|
~2h 43m
Sh 70 Business: Sweetwater
137.6 mi in
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~2h 43m
San Angelo
137.6 mi in
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~2h 43m
71 Toll East
394.8 mi in
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~7h 29m
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via 71 Toll
About the Cities
Starting in Floydada, TX
Full guide →Founded 1890
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 275 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 2 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 131.2 miles (US 84): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 137.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 356.3 miles (183A Toll / 183A Toll Road): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Not recommended in a single day. At 10.3 hours each way, a round trip means 20.6 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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