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Trip from Houston, TX to Navasota, 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 24m

Distance

68.6 mi

110 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$10

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 20 min
4 AM
1h 18m ★
6 AM
1h 25m
8 AM
1h 38m
10 AM
1h 29m
12 PM
1h 28m
3 PM
1h 30m
5 PM
1h 37m
8 PM
1h 21m

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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city in Grimes County, Texas, United States

Navasota, TX

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Trip Overview

If you are looking to escape the Houston metro area for a change of pace, the 68.6-mile journey to Navasota is a straightforward option. Expect to spend about 1 hour and 24 minutes behind the wheel, making this a perfect candidate for a simple day trip. You won't need to worry about booking an overnight stay, as the distance is easily manageable in a single afternoon. With an estimated fuel cost of just $10, it is an incredibly budget-friendly excursion. Both cities reside within the Great Plains region of Texas, ensuring a consistent landscape as you transition from the city out into the surrounding area.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Aggie Expressway 24.8 mi 27m
Tomball Parkway 12.3 mi 15m
North Freeway 8.3 mi 10m
Tomball Tollway 7.3 mi 8m
State Highway 105 5.8 mi 6m
MCTRA 249 Tollway 3.6 mi 4m
West Mount Houston Road 2.9 mi 4m
South La Salle Street 0.9 mi 1m
Longest stretch: Aggie Expressway — 24.8 mi, about 27m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Houston, TX and Navasota, TX.

1

Start on Louisiana Street

474 ft · 19 sec · Louisiana Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
2

Turn right onto Franklin Street

0.1 mi · 28 sec · Franklin Street
3

Turn left onto Travis Street

0.2 mi · 29 sec · Travis Street
4

Take the ramp

1.0 mi · 2 min
Toward I 45 North Express Lane
5

Merge onto I 45

8.3 mi · 10 min · North Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 20 sec
Exit 57B Toward TX 249 Use the slight right lane.
7

Turn straight onto North Freeway Frontage Road

0.4 mi · 39 sec · North Freeway Frontage Road
8

Turn left onto TX 249

2.9 mi · 4 min · West Mount Houston Road
Use the straight / left lanes.
9

Continue on TX 249

3.8 mi · 6 min · Tomball Parkway
10

Continue on TX 249

8.4 mi · 9 min · Tomball Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Continue on TBT

7.3 mi · 8 min · Tomball Tollway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12

Continue on TX 249 Toll

3.6 mi · 4 min · MCTRA 249 Tollway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13

Continue on TX 249 Toll

25 mi · 27 min · Aggie Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14

Continue on TX 105

5.8 mi · 6 min · State Highway 105
15

Continue on Spur 515

0.8 mi · 1 min · Spur 515
16

At end of road, turn right onto TX 6 Bus

0.9 mi · 1 min · South La Salle Street
17

Arrive at destination

TX 6 Bus

Where to Stop

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

Downtown Tomball, TX, TX

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Tomball, TX

34 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

Jersey Village, TX

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Pinehurst, TX

Meal break

The midpoint is around 34.3 miles from Houston, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

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 7

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 10.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | Franklin Street

Turn right onto Franklin Street

Navigation decision point

5
0.2 mi into trip | ~0m in | Travis Street

Turn left onto Travis Street

Navigation decision point

5
1.4 mi into trip | ~3m in | I 45 / North Freeway

Merge onto I 45 / North Freeway

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
9.7 mi into trip | ~13m in

Take the exit toward TX 249

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

Use the slight right lane. Exit 57B Toward TX 249
4
10.3 mi into trip | ~14m in | TX 249 / West Mount Houston Road

Turn left onto TX 249 / West Mount Houston Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / left lanes.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$10.37 one way

$20.73 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 24 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.20 $11.35 $22.69
premium $4.54 $12.25 $24.50
diesel $5.61 $15.15 $30.29

Estimated Tolls: $0.76

Tomball Tollway (7.3 mi) $0.51
MCTRA 249 Tollway (3.6 mi) $0.25

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$10

Tolls

$1

Total

$11

Estimated CO2 emission: 24 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 20.6 0 $7.20 $3.29
Efficient EV 17.2 0 $6.00 $2.74
EV Truck/SUV 27.4 0 $9.60 $4.39

Gas CO2

24 kg

EV CO2

8 kg (67% 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 18, 2026

Origin

Houston, TX

Morning in Houston on Tuesday

Local time

10:51 AM

CDT

Current temp

71°F

Mostly Cloudy

S 5 to 10 mph 8% chance Live forecast

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 18 at 2:03AM CDT by NWS Fort Worth TX

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 18 at 2:01AM CDT by NWS San Angelo TX

Destination

Navasota, TX

Morning in Navasota on Tuesday

Local time

10:51 AM

CDT

Current temp

86°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

15 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

1h 24m 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 turn-heavy local drive that feels quite different from the typical interstate experience. Because this route maintains a 0% highway share, you will be navigating local roads for the entirety of the 68.6-mile trip. This creates a more involved driving experience where you stay engaged with the road rather than cruising on autopilot. Expect a steady, winding pace that requires your attention, offering a departure from the monotony of high-speed transit. The lack of long, uninterrupted highway stretches means your speed will likely fluctuate as you transition through the local road network.

75% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 24.8 mi on Aggie Expressway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

4/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Aggie Expressway and Tomball Parkway. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Franklin Street.

Driving Effort 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 1h 24m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Franklin Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (Travis Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.4 miles (I 45 / North Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

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 24m. Total distance: 68.6 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 24m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (75%). Straightforward navigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 24.8 miles on Aggie Expressway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $0.76 in tolls one way, starting with Tomball Tollway. 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. 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 0.1 miles (Franklin Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (Travis Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.4 miles (I 45 / North Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

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