Trip from Haskell, TX to Houston, TX

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Oct 17, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

8h 5m

Distance

437.1 mi

703 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

2-day trip

Fuel Cost

$69

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 25 min

4 AM

7h 57m ★

6 AM

8h 5m

8 AM

8h 22m

10 AM

8h 11m

12 PM

8h 9m

3 PM

8h 12m

5 PM

8h 21m

8 PM

8h 0m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Houston, TX

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Trip Overview

Traveling from Haskell to Houston covers 412.9 miles of Texas landscape, a journey that typically takes 6 hours and 52 minutes of driving time. Because this route relies on local roads like Avenue A, Commercial Avenue, and Garmon Drive rather than high-speed interstates, it functions best as a dedicated one-day trip. Budget approximately $61 for fuel to complete the transit between these two Great Plains locations. While the drive is feasible in a single day, the turn-heavy nature of the path requires your full attention behind the wheel. Assessing your comfort with local road navigation is the best way to determine if you want to tackle this distance in one go or break it up for a more relaxed pace.

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

218.5 miles from Haskell, TX

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 4h 7m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Texas State Highway 71	137 mi	2h 25m
US 183	51.8 mi	57m
US 83	42.2 mi	47m
South US Highway 183	35.3 mi	38m
Commercial Avenue	32.5 mi	35m
US 277	29.9 mi	33m
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

Traffic on I-10

Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 8 FHWA count stations on your route.

Peak

7 AM

~6,042 veh/hr typical · worst 7,315

Quietest

2 AM

~672 veh/hr

Peak-to-quiet ratio

9×

busier at peak than in the quiet hours

12a 6a noon 6p 11p

Averaged across 86 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 Haskell, TX and Houston, TX.

Start on US 380

0.3 mi · 27 sec · 1st Street

Turn right onto Avenue A

0.1 mi · 20 sec · Avenue A

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 42 sec

Merge onto US 277

30 mi · 33 min · US 277

Turn slight right onto US 83; US 277

32 mi · 35 min · Commercial Avenue

Continue on US 83; US 84

42 mi · 47 min · US 83; US 84

Continue on US 84; US 283; TX 206

0.6 mi · 46 sec · US 84; US 283; TX 206

Turn left onto US 84; US 283

11 mi · 12 min · US 84; US 283

Use the straight lane.

Continue on US 67; US 84

21 mi · 24 min · US 67; US 84

Turn right onto US 84; US 183

1.3 mi · 1 min · Garmon Drive

Continue on US 84; US 183

29 mi · 33 min · US Highway 84 East

Turn right onto US 183; TX 16

22 mi · 25 min · US 183; TX 16

Continue on US 183; US 190

15 mi · 15 min · US 183; US 190

Merge onto US 183; US 190; US 281

260 ft · 4 sec · North US Highway 281

Continue on US 183; US 190; US 281

2.3 mi · 4 min · North Key Avenue

Continue on US 183

35 mi · 38 min · South US Highway 183

Continue on this road

0.4 mi · 29 sec · this road

Keep slight left at fork onto 183A Toll

14 mi · 14 min · 183A Toll Road

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on US 183

15 mi · 17 min · US 183

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on 183 Toll

6.3 mi · 6 min · Bergstrom Expressway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on US 183

0.4 mi · 26 sec · Bastrop Highway

Use the straight / slight left lanes.

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 1 min

Toward TX 71 East: Austin-Bergstrom International Airport Use the slight left / straight lanes.

Continue on TX 71

2.2 mi · 2 min · East State Highway 71

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

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.

Continue on TX 71

0.5 mi · 29 sec · East State Highway 71

Continue on TX 71

137 mi · 2 hr 25 min · Texas State Highway 71

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 22 sec

Toward I 10 Toll: Katy Tollway Use the slight left lane.

Merge onto I 10 Toll

3.2 mi · 4 min · Katy Tollway

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 15 sec

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Merge onto I 10; US 90

11 mi · 13 min · Katy Freeway

Use the slight left lane.

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 52 sec

Exit 769A Toward Downtown, Theatre District Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on Smith Street

0.1 mi · 29 sec · Smith Street

Turn left onto Preston Street

331 ft · 16 sec · Preston Street

Turn left onto Louisiana Street

179 ft · 5 sec · Louisiana Street

Arrive at destination

Louisiana Street

Trip Plan

To manage the 6 hour and 52 minute duration effectively, consider planning at least one dedicated stop to break up the local road segments. Since the route involves navigating through various turns on Avenue A, Commercial Avenue, and Garmon Drive, leave early in the morning to ensure you have plenty of daylight for the more technical sections of the trip. Keep your $61 fuel budget in mind when planning your stops, as local fueling options may vary compared to major interstate travel. A helpful tip for this specific route is to stay vigilant at intersections, as the reliance on local roads means you will encounter more frequent changes in traffic flow than you would on a typical highway-heavy trip.

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 218.5 miles from Haskell, TX, or about 4h 7m 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 96 miles or 1h 48m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 218.5 miles or 4h 7m 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 218.5 miles or 4h 7m

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 6h 57m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Houston, TX than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Haskell, 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.

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 Haskell, TX

Aim for roughly 219 miles and 4 hours of wheel time on this day.

Day 2

Finish the approach into Houston, TX

Aim for roughly 219 miles and 4 hours of wheel time on this day.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 96 miles from Haskell, 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.

city in Williamson County, Texas, United States

Mid-route town

Overnight candidate

Jarrell, TX

219 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, TX

Overnight Options

Night 1

Jarrell, TX

219 mi · about 4h in

A practical overnight split lands near Jarrell, TX after about 219 miles or 4 hours of driving.

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Pacing Suggestions

Bangs, TX

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 96 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Kempner, TX

Meal break

The midpoint is around 218.5 miles from Haskell, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Texas State Highway 71 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 137 miles.

Overnight split

2.1 mi from route

Colorado County Westbound Rest Area

2.1 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 website

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 website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 16

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.3 and 436.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

0.3 mi into trip | ~0m in | Avenue A

Turn right onto Avenue A

Navigation decision point

244.2 mi into trip | ~4h 35m 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.

280 mi into trip | ~5h 14m 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...

422.1 mi into trip | ~7h 45m in

Take the exit toward I 10 Toll: Katy Tollway

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left lane. Toward I 10 Toll: Katy Tollway

436.5 mi into trip | ~8h 3m 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

$68.54 one way

$137.08 round trip

$3.98/gal 25.4 MPG avg 153 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.38	$75.39	$150.78
premium	$4.72	$81.28	$162.55
diesel	$6.20	$106.68	$213.35

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

$69

Tolls

Hotel (1n)

$80–$140

Meals

$50–$100

Total

$200–$310

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 152.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-10-05.

Driving Electric?

About $46 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	131.1	1	$45.90	$20.98
Efficient EV	109.3	1	$38.25	$17.48
EV Truck/SUV	174.8	2	$61.19	$27.97

Gas CO2

153 kg

EV CO2

51 kg (67% less)

Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.

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 Oct 17, 2026

Origin

Haskell, TX

Evening in Haskell on Saturday

Local time

5:28 PM

CDT

Current temp

60°F

Sunny

NNE 5 to 10 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Wind Advisory

Wind Advisory issued October 17 at 9:42AM CDT until October 17 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS Houston/Galveston TX

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued October 17 at 8:50AM CDT until October 20 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Norman OK

Destination

Houston, TX

Evening in Houston on Saturday

Local time

5:28 PM

CDT

Current temp

71°F

Sunny

NE 10 to 15 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Wind Advisory

Wind Advisory issued October 17 at 9:42AM CDT until October 17 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS Houston/Galveston TX

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued October 17 at 8:50AM CDT until October 20 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Norman OK

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

11 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

8h 5m 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?

Expect a distinct change of pace on this trip, as it is characterized as a turn-heavy local drive rather than a standard interstate cruise. With a highway share of 0%, you will navigate through local thoroughfares rather than relying on high-speed arterial roads. The road profile demands constant engagement, making it feel less like a monotonous highway slog and more like a tactical navigation exercise. You should prepare for a varied driving experience where the focus is on local infrastructure. Since you are not sticking to main highway corridors, the route offers a consistent, hands-on driving experience from start to finish.

87% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.

35 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 183. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in near Avenue A.

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 16 significant decision points across 437.1 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 0.3 miles (Avenue A): Navigation decision point; at 244.2 miles (183A Toll / 183A Toll Road): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 280 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Elevation Profile

Gently rolling terrain

1,931 ft 35 ft

Total Climb

386 ft

Total Descent

1,934 ft

Highest Point

1,931 ft

~93.7 mi in

Elevation Range

1,895 ft

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

On the drive from Haskell, TX to Houston, TX, road signs begin pointing toward 71 Toll East along the way.

71 Toll East

282.7 mi in | ~5h 17m | via 71 Toll

About the Cities

Starting in Haskell, 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 219 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 15 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 2 meaningful breaks. There are 15 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.

Not recommended in a single day. At 8.1 hours each way, a round trip means 16.2 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, EIA for fuel prices, USGS 3DEP for elevation, NPS for national parks, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Main Roads

Traffic on I-10

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Overnight Options

Pacing Suggestions

Stops Along Your Drive

Rest Area

Rest Area US-84 US-283

Haskell County Southbound Rest Area

San Saba Picnic Area

Flying J Travel Center

Buc-ee's

QuikTrip

Buc-ee's

Road Ranger

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Love's Travel Stop

QuikTrip

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Colorado County Eastbound Rest Area

Colorado County Westbound Rest Area

Downtown Aquarium

Union Station

Cidercade Houston

Barbara Fish Daniel Nature Play Area and Picnic Pavilion

Midtown Park

Waugh Drive Bat Colony

Katy Heritage Park

Children's Museum Houston

Heads-up: tricky spots

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Haskell, TX

Houston, TX

Same local time

11 degrees warmer at arrival

8h 5m on the road

What kind of drive is this?

How Hard Is This Drive?

Elevation Profile

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

About the Cities

Starting in Haskell, TX

Arriving in Houston, TX

Frequently Asked Questions

Which road carries most of the drive?

Should I split this drive into multiple days?

How do I pay the tolls on this route?

Are there rest areas on this route?

Should I avoid arriving after dark?

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