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Trip from Hart, TX to Houston, TX
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jul 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
11h 2m
Distance
613.6 mi
987 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
2-day trip
Fuel Cost
$84
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
10h 52m
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6 AM
11h 2m
8 AM
11h 22m
10 AM
11h 9m
12 PM
11h 7m
3 PM
11h 10m
5 PM
11h 21m
8 PM
10h 56m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Houston, TX
Trace Hudson
Trip Overview
Hart, TX to Houston, TX is 613.6 miles and takes about 11 hours 2 minutes via Texas State Highway 71 and US Highway 84, with a fuel budget near $91 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a long-haul drive that spans two days, connecting the Great Plains region of Texas with another section of the Great Plains. Given the 11-hour driving time, breaking this trip into two days is highly recommended for a more comfortable pace. You'll be spending a significant amount of time on main roads, so plan for extended stretches of open highway. The overall fuel cost is estimated at $91, which is a good figure to keep in mind for budgeting.
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
306.8 miles from Hart, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 5h 24m 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 |
| Marshall Formby Memorial Highway | 55.9 mi | 56m |
| US 183 | 51.8 mi | 57m |
| South US Highway 183 | 35.3 mi | 38m |
| US Highway 84 East | 29.2 mi | 33m |
| East Highway 84 | 26.9 mi | 26m |
Longest stretch:
Texas State Highway 71
— 137 mi, about 2h 25m
Traffic on I-27
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 14 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
5 PM
~670 veh/hr typical · worst 815
Quietest
2 AM
~50 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
13.4×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
12a
6a
noon
6p
11p
Averaged across 52 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hart, TX and Houston, TX.
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Start on FM 168
0.1 mi
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13 sec
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Broadway
2
Turn left onto TX 194
0.6 mi
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52 sec
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TX 194
3
Turn left onto FM 145
20 mi
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19 min
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FM 145
4
Turn left
0.2 mi
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41 sec
5
Turn right onto I-27 Frontage Road
0.1 mi
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11 sec
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I-27 Frontage Road
6
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
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18 sec
7
Merge onto I 27
56 mi
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56 min
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Marshall Formby Memorial Highway
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi
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24 sec
Exit 536B
Toward Loop 289
9
Turn straight onto North Interstate 27
0.5 mi
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1 min
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North Interstate 27
10
Turn left onto North Loop 289
0.2 mi
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24 sec
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North Loop 289
11
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
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21 sec
12
Merge onto Loop 289
7.5 mi
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8 min
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Loop 289
13
Take the exit
421 ft
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10 sec
Toward Spur 331: Southeast Drive
14
Keep slight right at fork
233 ft
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5 sec
Toward Spur 331: Southeast Drive
15
Turn straight onto Southeast Loop 289
0.1 mi
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16 sec
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Southeast Loop 289
16
Turn right onto Spur 331
1.9 mi
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2 min
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Southeast Drive
17
Merge onto US 84
0.2 mi
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13 sec
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Slaton Road
18
Continue on US 84
6.9 mi
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6 min
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East Highway 84
19
Continue on US 84
4.5 mi
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4 min
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Trooper Jerry Don Davis Memorial Highway
20
Continue on US 84
20 mi
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20 min
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East Highway 84
21
Continue on US 84
1.0 mi
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1 min
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North US Highway 84
22
Turn left onto Spur 575
0.1 mi
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16 sec
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East 15th Street
23
Turn right onto TX 207
0.4 mi
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37 sec
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Ralls Road
24
Turn straight onto TX 207
1.1 mi
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2 min
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North Avenue F
25
At end of road, turn left onto US 84
74 mi
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1 hr 14 min
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US Highway 84
26
Keep slight left at fork onto US 84
6.5 mi
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6 min
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US 84
Toward I 20 East, US 84 East: Abilene
27
Take the exit
0.1 mi
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18 sec
Exit 244
Toward SH 70 South, SH 70 Business: Sweetwater, San Angelo
28
Turn slight left onto Southwest Georgia Avenue
0.1 mi
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16 sec
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Southwest Georgia Avenue
29
Turn right onto TX 70
0.7 mi
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1 min
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Lamar Street
30
Continue on TX 70
10 mi
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10 min
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State Highway 70
31
Turn left onto TX 153
69 mi
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1 hr 14 min
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State Highway 153
32
Continue on TX 153
1.0 mi
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1 min
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West Walnut Street
33
Continue on TX 153
0.9 mi
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1 min
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East Walnut Street
34
At end of road, turn left onto US 84; US 283
9.4 mi
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10 min
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US 84; US 283
35
Continue on US 67; US 84
21 mi
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24 min
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US 67; US 84
36
Turn right onto US 84; US 183
1.3 mi
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1 min
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Garmon Drive
37
Continue on US 84; US 183
29 mi
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33 min
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US Highway 84 East
38
Turn right onto US 183; TX 16
22 mi
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25 min
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US 183; TX 16
39
Continue on US 183; US 190
15 mi
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15 min
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US 183; US 190
40
Merge onto US 183; US 190; US 281
260 ft
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4 sec
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North US Highway 281
41
Continue on US 183; US 190; US 281
2.3 mi
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4 min
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North Key Avenue
42
Continue on US 183
35 mi
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38 min
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South US Highway 183
43
Continue on this road
0.4 mi
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29 sec
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this road
44
Keep slight left at fork onto 183A Toll
14 mi
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14 min
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183A Toll Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
45
Continue on US 183
15 mi
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17 min
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US 183
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
46
Continue on 183 Toll
6.3 mi
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6 min
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Bergstrom Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
47
Continue on US 183
0.4 mi
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26 sec
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Bastrop Highway
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
48
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward TX 71 East: Austin-Bergstrom International Airport
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
49
Continue on TX 71
2.2 mi
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2 min
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East State Highway 71
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
50
Turn straight onto 71 Toll
1.9 mi
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2 min
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Bastrop Freeway
Toward 71 Toll East, TX 45 Toll North, TX 130 Toll North
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
51
Continue on TX 71
0.5 mi
·
29 sec
·
East State Highway 71
52
Continue on TX 71
137 mi
·
2 hr 25 min
·
Texas State Highway 71
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
53
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
22 sec
Toward I 10 Toll: Katy Tollway
Use the slight left lane.
54
Merge onto I 10 Toll
3.2 mi
·
4 min
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Katy Tollway
55
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
56
Merge onto I 10; US 90
11 mi
·
13 min
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Katy Freeway
Use the slight left lane.
57
Take the exit
0.4 mi
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52 sec
Exit 769A
Toward Downtown, Theatre District
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
58
Continue on Smith Street
0.1 mi
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29 sec
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Smith Street
59
Turn left onto Preston Street
331 ft
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16 sec
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Preston Street
60
Turn left onto Louisiana Street
179 ft
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5 sec
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Louisiana Street
61
Arrive at destination
Louisiana Street
Trip Plan
Given the 11-hour drive time, this route is best tackled over two days. Aim to leave early on your first day to cover a good portion of the 613.6 miles, ideally stopping around the halfway point or a bit further. Your longest stretch on Texas State Highway 71 is 137 miles, so factor that into your pacing for potential fuel or rest breaks. Keep your fuel budget around $91 in mind as you plan your stops. Since 84% of the drive is on highways, you’ll have fewer decisions about which roads to take but should still be mindful of rest stops every couple of hours.
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 306.8 miles from Hart, TX, or about 5h 24m 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 21m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 306.8 miles or 5h 24m 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 306.8 miles or 5h 24m
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 54m
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 Hart, 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 Hart, TX
Aim for roughly 307 miles and 5.5 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Houston, TX
Aim for roughly 307 miles and 5.5 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 135 miles from Hart, 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
202 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 Jarrell, TXOvernight Options
Night 1
307 mi · about 5.5h in
A practical overnight split lands near Brownwood, TX after about 307 miles or 5.5 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 306.8 miles from Hart, 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 5.5 hours on the road.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Stops Along Your Drive
Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.
Hale County Southbound Rest Area
0 mi from route
Llano Estacado Picnic Area
0 mi from route
San Saba Picnic Area
0 mi from route
Flying J Travel Center
0.1 mi from route
Hale County Northbound Rest Area
0.1 mi from route
Buc-ee's
0.1 mi from route
Picnic Area
0.1 mi from route
QuikTrip
0.1 mi from route
Love's Travel Stop
0.1 mi from route
Love's Travel Stop
0.1 mi from route
Road Ranger
0.1 mi from route
TA
0.1 mi from route
Service Plaza
0.1 mi from route
Eagles Landing Travel Plaza
0.1 mi from route
Buc-ee's
0.2 mi from route
Road Ranger
0.2 mi from route
TA
0.2 mi from route
Love's Travel Stop
0.4 mi from route
Service Plaza
1 mi from route
Love's Travel Stop
1.2 mi from route
Flying J Travel Center
1.6 mi from route
Colorado County Eastbound Rest Area
2.1 mi from route
Colorado County Westbound Rest Area
2.1 mi from route
Rest Area
2.2 mi from route
Downtown Aquarium
4.1
★ ★ ★ ★ ☆
Near the end, right off the route
Home stretch
0.2 mi from route
~1 min detour
Houston, Texas
Hours: 10 am–8:30 pm
+17132233474
Visit websiteUnion Station
4.7
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Near the end, right off the route
Home stretch
0.6 mi from route
~1 min detour
Houston, Texas
+17132598070
Visit websiteCidercade Houston
4.5
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Near the end, short detour
Home stretch
1.1 mi from route
~3 min detour
Houston, Texas
Hours: 10 am–12 pm
+13462417524
Visit websiteBarbara Fish Daniel Nature Play Area and Picnic Pavilion
4.5
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Near the end, right off the route
Home stretch
0.8 mi from route
~2 min detour
Houston, Texas
Hours: 7 am–8 pm
+17137520314
Visit websiteMidtown Park
4.6
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Near the end, short detour
Home stretch
1.5 mi from route
~4 min detour
Houston, Texas
Hours: 8 am–10 pm
+17135267577
Visit websiteWaugh Drive Bat Colony
4.6
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Near the end, short detour
Home stretch
2.1 mi from route
~5 min detour
Houston, Texas
Hours: Open 24 hours
+17137520314
Visit websiteChildren's Museum Houston
4.6
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Near the end, short detour
Home stretch
3.1 mi from route
~8 min detour
Houston, Texas
Hours: 9 am–8 pm
+17135221138
Visit websiteHouston Zoo
4.6
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Near the end, ~9 min detour
Home stretch
3.7 mi from route
~9 min detour
Houston, Texas
Hours: 9 am–5 pm
+17135336500
Visit websitePlace data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 335 decision points cluster between mile 85.4 and 612.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
85.4 mi into trip
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~1h 29m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Spur 331: Southeast Drive
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward Spur 331: Southeast Drive
6
195.6 mi into trip
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~3h 22m in
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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
202.1 mi into trip
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~3h 28m 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
420.7 mi into trip
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~7h 32m in
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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
612.9 mi into trip
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~11h 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
$84.04 one way
$168.09 round trip
$3.48/gal
25.4 MPG avg
215 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $3.89 | $93.88 | $187.75 |
| premium | $4.23 | $102.07 | $204.13 |
| diesel | $4.80 | $115.86 | $231.72 |
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
$84
Tolls
$1
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$215–$325
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 214.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $64 in charging · 2 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 184.1 | 2 | $64.43 | $29.45 |
| Efficient EV | 153.4 | 1 | $53.69 | $24.54 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 245.4 | 3 | $85.90 | $39.27 |
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.
Origin
Hart, TX
Evening in Hart on Saturday
Local time
8:26 PM
CDT
Current temp
84°F
Partly Sunny
SE 10 mph
10% chance
Live forecast
Flash Flood Warning
Flash Flood Warning issued July 16 at 3:47PM CDT until July 16 at 6:00PM CDT by NWS Austin/San Antonio TX
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued July 16 at 3:47PM CDT by NWS Austin/San Antonio TX
Destination
Houston, TX
Evening in Houston on Saturday
Local time
8:26 PM
CDT
Current temp
91°F
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
S 10 mph
19% chance
Live forecast
Flash Flood Warning
Flash Flood Warning issued July 16 at 3:47PM CDT until July 16 at 6:00PM CDT by NWS Austin/San Antonio TX
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued July 16 at 3:47PM CDT by NWS Austin/San Antonio TX
75°F
Sweetwater, TX
202 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
7 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 2m 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 trip involves 11 hours and 2 minutes of driving time, covering 613.6 miles. Eighty-four percent of your drive will be on highways, with the longest continuous stretch being 137 miles on Texas State Highway 71. You'll transition from highway driving to surface roads at various points, so be prepared for changes in speed limits and traffic density. Expect a good amount of rural cruising interspersed with periods of higher-speed travel.
84% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
61 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?
10/10
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 85.4 miles in.
Driving Effort
10/10
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 33 significant decision points across 613.6 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 85.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 195.6 miles (US 84): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 202.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Hilly terrain with moderate elevation changes
3,669 ft
35 ft
Total Climb
110 ft
Total Descent
3,744 ft
Highest Point
3,669 ft
Elevation Range
3,634 ft
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 Hart, TX and Houston, TX, road signs point toward Loop 289, Sh 70 South, Sh 70 Business: Sweetwater, San Angelo and 71 Toll East.
Loop 289
76.7 mi in
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~1h 18m
Sh 70 South
202.1 mi in
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~3h 28m
Sh 70 Business: Sweetwater
202.1 mi in
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~3h 28m
San Angelo
202.1 mi in
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~3h 28m
71 Toll East
459.2 mi in
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~8h 14m
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via 71 Toll
About the Cities
Starting in Hart, 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. === Welcome World Cup fans === Games will be played at NRG Stadium on the south side of Houston The best way to get to the stadium on game day is to use MetroRail trains (red line to NRG Stadium/Astrodome). Fare cards can be purchased at kiosks at train platforms and cost US$1.25 per ride The best hotels for football fans are downtown or near the medical center (both areas have easy access to MetroRail).
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.
Yes — we found about 25 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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. There are 25 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 85.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 195.6 miles (US 84): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 202.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Not recommended in a single day. At 11.0 hours each way, a round trip means 22.1 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, EIA for fuel prices, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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