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Trip from Houston, TX to Lumberton, TX

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 53m

Distance

97.4 mi

157 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$15

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 25 min
4 AM
1h 45m ★
6 AM
1h 53m
8 AM
2h 10m
10 AM
1h 59m
12 PM
1h 57m
3 PM
2h 0m
5 PM
2h 9m
8 PM
1h 48m

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

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Lumberton, TX

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Trip Overview

This 97.4-mile drive from Houston, TX, to Lumberton, TX, will take you approximately 1 hour and 53 minutes. With a highway share of 99%, it's a straightforward, highway-focused journey, making it perfect for a single-day trip. The estimated fuel cost is around $15, and you won't need to plan for overnight stops. Both locations are situated within the Great Plains region, so you'll be traversing familiar terrain throughout. This route is ideal if you're looking for an efficient and predictable drive between these two Texas cities.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Midpoint

48.7 miles from Houston, TX

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 57m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
East Freeway 83 mi 1h 34m
Eastex Freeway 10.2 mi 11m
US 96 3.2 mi 4m
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
North Main Street — —

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: East Freeway — 83 mi, about 1h 34m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Houston, TX and Lumberton, 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

5.2 mi · 6 min · East Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7

Keep slight left at fork onto I 10

13 mi · 16 min · East Freeway
Use the straight / right lanes.
8

Keep slight left at fork onto I 10

64 mi · 1 hr 11 min · East Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Take the exit onto US 69; US 96; US 287

10 mi · 11 min · Eastex Freeway
Exit 853A Toward US 69 North, US 96 North, US 287 North: Lufkin, Jasper
10

Keep slight right at fork onto US 96

3.2 mi · 4 min · US 96
Toward US 96 North: Lumberton, Jasper
11

Arrive at destination

US 96

Trip Plan

Given the relatively short duration of just under two hours, this trip offers great flexibility. You can depart at your leisure, but aim to leave Houston before peak morning or afternoon traffic to maximize your time on the road. While there are no designated stops on this route, you'll want to be mindful of the longest stretch of 83 miles on the East Freeway; ensure you have adequate fuel before beginning that segment. The $15 fuel cost is a reasonable estimate, but it's always wise to check your gauge before heading out, especially since there are no specific rest areas highlighted along this direct path.

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 48.7 miles from Houston, TX, or about 57m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 83 miles.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 21 miles or 26m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 48.7 miles or 57m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 32m

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

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Houston, TX so your first major turns are already loaded.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Houston, TX

This is one driving day of about 97.4 miles and 1h 53m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 21 miles from Houston, TX.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on East Freeway for about 83 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

city in Texas

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Anahuac, TX

49 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Pacing Suggestions

Highlands, TX

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 21 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Anahuac, TX

Meal break

The midpoint is around 48.7 miles from Houston, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before East Freeway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 83 miles.

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.

Best meal stop

Downtown Aquarium

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Houston, Texas

Near the start, right off the route

0.2 mi from route ~1 min detour

Hours: 10 am–8:30 pm

+17132233474

Visit website

Cidercade Houston

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Houston, Texas

1.1 mi

Downtown Aquarium

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.2 mi from route ~1 min detour

Houston, Texas

Hours: 10 am–8:30 pm

+17132233474

Visit website

Cidercade Houston

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour

Houston, Texas

Hours: 10 am–12 pm

+13462417524

Visit website

Tilt Studio Beaumont

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 3.1 mi from route ~8 min detour

Beaumont, Texas

Hours: 10 am–8 pm

+14092424301

Visit website

Children's Museum Houston

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

3.1 mi from route ~8 min detour

Houston, Texas

Hours: 9 am–8 pm

+17135221138

Visit website

Gator Country

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, right off the route

Final third 0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour

Beaumont, Texas

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+14097949453

Visit website

Union Station

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~1 min detour

Houston, Texas

+17132598070

Visit website

Barbara Fish Daniel Nature Play Area and Picnic Pavilion

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour

Houston, Texas

Hours: 7 am–8 pm

+17137520314

Visit website

Midtown Park

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour

Houston, Texas

Hours: 8 am–10 pm

+17135267577

Visit website

Imagination Station

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour

Beaumont, Texas

Hours: 7 am–10 pm

+14098611929

Visit website

Waugh Drive Bat Colony

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour

Houston, Texas

Hours: Open 24 hours

+17137520314

Visit website

Roger's Park

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour

Beaumont, Texas

Hours: 7 am–9 pm

+14098611929

Visit website

Beaumont Children's Museum

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour

Beaumont, Texas

Hours: 9 am–4 pm

+14093477919

Visit website

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

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 8

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.9 and 94.2 — 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
6
6.3 mi into trip | ~9m in | I 10 / East Freeway

Keep slight left at fork onto I 10 / East Freeway

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.
6
19.6 mi into trip | ~25m in | I 10 / East Freeway

Keep slight left at fork onto I 10 / East Freeway

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
84.1 mi into trip | ~1h 36m in | US 69; US 96; US 287 / Eastex Freeway

Take the exit onto US 69; US 96; US 287 / Eastex Freeway toward US 69 North, US 96 North, US 287 North: Lufkin, Jasper

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 853A Toward US 69 North, US 96 North, US 287 North:...
6
94.2 mi into trip | ~1h 48m in | US 96

Keep slight right at fork onto US 96 toward US 96 North: Lumberton, Jasper

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward US 96 North: Lumberton, Jasper

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$14.72 one way

$29.43 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 34 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.20 $16.11 $32.22
premium $4.54 $17.39 $34.78
diesel $5.61 $21.50 $43.01

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$15

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$40–$65

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 34.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 29.2 0 $10.23 $4.68
Efficient EV 24.4 0 $8.52 $3.90
EV Truck/SUV 39 0 $13.64 $6.23

Gas CO2

34 kg

EV CO2

11 kg (68% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 16, 2026

Origin

Houston, TX

Late night in Houston on Tuesday

Local time

4:13 AM

CDT

Current temp

85°F

Mostly Sunny

S 15 mph 2% chance Live forecast

Destination

Lumberton, TX

Late night in Lumberton on Tuesday

Local time

4:13 AM

CDT

Current temp

69°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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.

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

16 degrees cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

1h 53m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

What kind of drive is this?

Prepare for a predominantly highway experience on this route, with 99% of the journey taking place on major roads. You'll spend a significant amount of time on the East Freeway and Eastex Freeway before transitioning to US 96. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is an impressive 83 miles on the East Freeway, offering a consistent pace. This drive is characterized by its highway focus, meaning you can expect a steady, predictable journey with minimal deviations from high-speed roadways.

99% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 83 mi on East Freeway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

6/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on East Freeway and Eastex Freeway. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.9 miles in.

Driving Effort 6/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 97.4 miles you will encounter 8 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.9 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 6.3 miles (I 10 / East Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 19.6 miles (I 10 / East Freeway): 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.

On the drive from Houston, TX to Lumberton, TX, road signs begin pointing toward Jasper along the way.

Jasper

84.1 mi in | ~1h 36m | via US 69; US 96; US 287

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 1h 53m. Total distance: 97.4 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 53m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (99%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 83 miles on East 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 Lumberton, 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 6.3 miles (I 10 / East Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 19.6 miles (I 10 / East Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Lumberton, 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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