Origin
Houston, TX
Late night in Houston on Tuesday
Local time
4:08 AM
CDT
Current temp
84°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Houston, TX to Humble, 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
27m
Distance
19.2 mi
31 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 25m
★
6 AM
0h 27m
8 AM
0h 32m
10 AM
0h 29m
12 PM
0h 28m
3 PM
0h 29m
5 PM
0h 32m
8 PM
0h 26m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Houston, TX
Trace Hudson
Humble, TX
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Trip Overview
Traveling from Houston to Humble is a straightforward 19.2-mile journey that typically takes about 27 minutes. Because of the short distance, you can easily complete this trip in a single day without needing an overnight stay. You should budget approximately $3 for fuel, making this an incredibly economical commute within the Great Plains region. This is a local drive rather than a destination road trip, ideal for those needing to move between these two Texas hubs efficiently. Since the entire route stays within the same region, you won't experience major environmental shifts, keeping the planning process simple and stress-free.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Eastex Freeway | 14.9 mi | 18m |
| Eastex Freeway Frontage Road | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| East Freeway | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| 1st Street West | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| San Jacinto Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Franklin Street | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| Louisiana Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Rothwell Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Eastex Freeway
— 14.9 mi, about 18m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Houston, TX and Humble, TX.
1
Start on Louisiana Street
474 ft
·
19 sec
·
Louisiana Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
2
Turn right onto Franklin Street
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Franklin Street
3
Turn left onto San Jacinto Street
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
·
San Jacinto Street
4
Turn straight onto Rothwell Street
348 ft
·
7 sec
·
Rothwell Street
5
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
Toward US 59 East, I 10 East
6
Merge onto I 10; US 90
0.5 mi
·
38 sec
·
East Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.8 mi
·
1 min
Exit 770C
Toward I 69 North, US 59 North: Cleveland
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
8
Merge onto I 69; US 59
15 mi
·
18 min
·
Eastex Freeway
Use the straight lane.
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Exit 149
Toward FM 1960, FM 1960 Business: Humble
Use the slight right lane.
10
Turn straight onto Eastex Freeway Frontage Road
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Eastex Freeway Frontage Road
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
11
Turn right onto FM 1960 Business
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
1st Street West
12
Turn right onto North Avenue D
157 ft
·
9 sec
·
North Avenue D
13
Turn right onto Herman Street
238 ft
·
10 sec
·
Herman Street
14
Arrive at destination
Herman Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 115 decision points cluster between mile 0.9 and 17.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.9 mi into trip
|
~2m in
Take the ramp toward US 59 East, I 10 East
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 59 East, I 10 East
5
1.1 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
I 10; US 90 / East Freeway
Merge onto I 10; US 90 / East Freeway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
1.6 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Take the exit toward I 69 North, US 59 North: Cleveland
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
Exit 770C
Toward I 69 North, US 59 North: Cleveland
5
2.4 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
I 69; US 59 / Eastex Freeway
Merge onto I 69; US 59 / Eastex Freeway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
8
17.2 mi into trip
|
~23m in
Take the exit toward FM 1960, FM 1960 Business: Humble
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 149
Toward FM 1960, FM 1960 Business: Humble
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.90 one way
$5.80 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $3.18 | $6.35 |
| premium | $4.54 | $3.43 | $6.86 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.24 | $8.48 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.8 | 0 | $2.02 | $0.92 |
| Efficient EV | 4.8 | 0 | $1.68 | $0.77 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.7 | 0 | $2.69 | $1.23 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
Humble, TX
Late night in Humble on Tuesday
Local time
4:08 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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
27m 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?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive as you navigate your way out of the city toward Humble. With 0% of this route consisting of highway miles, you will spend your entire 27-minute trip on local roads rather than high-speed interstates. This lack of highway stretches means you should anticipate frequent stops and a slower, more deliberate pace. Because there are no long, uninterrupted segments, your focus will remain on urban navigation rather than cruising. The personality of this drive is strictly functional, requiring you to stay alert through various turns instead of settling into a monotonous highway rhythm.
86% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 14.9 mi on Eastex Freeway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Eastex Freeway and Eastex Freeway Frontage Road. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.9 miles in.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 11 decision points packed into just 19.2 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 27m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.9 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 1.1 miles (I 10; US 90 / East Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 1.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. 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 Houston, TX and Humble, TX, road signs point toward Fm 1960 and Fm 1960 Business: Humble.
Fm 1960
17.2 mi in
|
~23m
Fm 1960 Business: Humble
17.2 mi in
|
~23m
About the Cities
Starting 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 27m. Total distance: 19.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
27m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (86%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 14.9 miles on Eastex Freeway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 Humble, TX before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
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: at 0.9 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 1.1 miles (I 10; US 90 / East Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 1.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Humble, 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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