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Trip from Houston, TX to Nevada, 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

4h 52m

Distance

268.4 mi

432 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$41

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min
4 AM
4h 39m ★
6 AM
4h 52m
8 AM
5h 19m
10 AM
5h 2m
12 PM
4h 59m
3 PM
5h 3m
5 PM
5h 18m
8 PM
4h 44m

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 Collin County, Texas, United States

Nevada, TX

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Trip Overview

Traveling from Houston to Nevada, Texas, covers 268.4 miles and typically takes about 4 hours and 52 minutes. Because both locations sit within the Great Plains region of Texas, you can expect a consistent landscape throughout the journey. This trip is well-suited for a single day of driving, meaning you won't need to worry about booking an overnight stay. With a fuel budget of approximately $40, it remains an affordable trek for a quick getaway. You will primarily navigate via Franklin Street, Travis Street, and I-45 North to reach your destination. Use this route if you prefer a direct, manageable drive that gets you from point A to point B without unnecessary complexity.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

134.2 miles from Houston, TX

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 22m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
North Freeway 226.7 mi 3h 57m
Lyndon B Johnson Freeway 14.7 mi 15m
I 30 14.6 mi 16m
FM 1138 5.3 mi 9m
North W E Crawford Avenue 2.1 mi 3m
East Interstate 30 0.9 mi 1m
William E Crawford Avenue 0.7 mi 1m
Travis Street 0.2 mi <1m
Longest stretch: North Freeway — 226.7 mi, about 3h 57m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

227 mi · 3 hr 57 min · North Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 40 sec
Exit 276B Toward I 20 East: Shreveport Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7

Merge onto I 20

6.1 mi · 6 min · Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8

Keep slight right at fork onto I 635

8.5 mi · 9 min · Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
Exit 480 Toward I 635 North: Mesquite, Garland Use the straight / right lanes.
9

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 27 sec
Exit 8 Toward I 30: Texarkana, Dallas
10

Keep slight right at fork

1.0 mi · 2 min
Toward I 30 East: Texarkana Use the slight right lane.
11

Merge onto I 30; US 67

15 mi · 16 min · I 30; US 67
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 21 sec
Exit 73 Toward FM 551: Fate Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13

Turn straight onto East Interstate 30

0.9 mi · 1 min · East Interstate 30
14

Turn left onto FM 551

0.7 mi · 1 min · William E Crawford Avenue
Use the straight lane.
15

Continue on TX 66

2.1 mi · 3 min · North W E Crawford Avenue
Use the left lane.
16

Turn left onto FM 1138

5.3 mi · 9 min · FM 1138
17

At end of road, turn right onto FM 6; FM 1138

341 ft · 12 sec · East FM 6
18

Turn left

64 ft · 4 sec
19

Arrive at destination

Trip Plan

Since this is a turn-heavy local drive, aim to depart early in the morning to avoid peak traffic congestion on city streets. You should plan for at least one dedicated stop to stretch your legs and refresh, given the constant focus required by the winding nature of the road. Keep your $40 fuel budget in mind, but consider carrying a little extra for unexpected detours or idling in local traffic. Because the route relies heavily on local roads like Franklin and Travis, rely on a reliable GPS to navigate the frequent turns accurately. Take advantage of the trip's manageable length by maintaining a flexible pace that allows you to handle the technical segments safely.

Morning Departure

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Evening Departure

A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 134.2 miles from Houston, TX, or about 2h 22m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 226.7 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 59 miles or 1h 3m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 134.2 miles or 2h 22m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 3h 52m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Nevada, 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.

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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.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Houston, TX

This is one driving day of about 268.4 miles and 4h 52m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 59 miles from Houston, TX.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on North Freeway for about 226.7 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Downtown Corsicana, TX, TX

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Corsicana, TX

134 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

Huntsville, TX

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 59 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Corsicana, TX

Meal break

The midpoint is around 134.2 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 North Freeway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 226.7 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

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

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

Candy Cane Park

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

First break 1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour

Conroe, Texas

Hours: 9 am–11 pm

+19365223804

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

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

Carl Barton Jr Park

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

First break 3.1 mi from route ~8 min detour

Conroe, Texas

Hours: 6 am–8:30 pm

+19365223000

Visit website

Houston Zoo

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~9 min detour

3.7 mi from route ~9 min detour

Houston, Texas

Hours: 9 am–5 pm

+17135336500

Visit website

The Orange Show Center for Visionary Art

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~10 min detour

3.9 mi from route ~10 min detour

Houston, Texas

Hours: 10 am–4 pm

+17139266368

Visit website

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

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 15

5 decision points cluster between mile 228.2 and 259.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

7
228.2 mi into trip | ~4h in

Take the exit toward I 20 East: Shreveport

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 276B Toward I 20 East: Shreveport
9
234.7 mi into trip | ~4h 7m in | I 635 / Lyndon B Johnson Freeway

Keep slight right at fork onto I 635 / Lyndon B Johnson Freeway toward I 635 North: Mesquite, Garland

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / right lanes. Exit 480 Toward I 635 North: Mesquite, Garland
6
243.2 mi into trip | ~4h 16m in

Take the exit toward I 30: Texarkana, Dallas

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

Exit 8 Toward I 30: Texarkana, Dallas
7
243.5 mi into trip | ~4h 17m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 30 East: Texarkana

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Toward I 30 East: Texarkana
7
259.1 mi into trip | ~4h 36m in

Take the exit toward FM 551: Fate

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 73 Toward FM 551: Fate

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$40.56 one way

$81.11 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 94 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.20 $44.39 $88.78
premium $4.54 $47.92 $95.84
diesel $5.61 $59.26 $118.52

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$41

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$66–$91

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 93.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $28 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 80.5 0 $28.18 $12.88
Efficient EV 67.1 0 $23.48 $10.74
EV Truck/SUV 107.4 1 $37.58 $17.18

Gas CO2

94 kg

EV CO2

31 kg (67% less)

Plan for 0 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.

Forecast as of Apr 16, 2026

Origin

Houston, TX

Late night in Houston on Tuesday

Local time

3:07 AM

CDT

Current temp

85°F

Mostly Sunny

S 15 mph 2% chance Live forecast

Red Flag Warning

Red Flag Warning issued April 16 at 4:16PM CDT until April 16 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Lubbock TX

Red Flag Warning

Red Flag Warning issued April 16 at 4:16PM CDT until April 17 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Lubbock TX

Destination

Nevada, TX

Late night in Nevada on Tuesday

Local time

3:07 AM

CDT

Current temp

79°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

6 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

4h 52m on the road

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

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 that demands your full attention behind the wheel. Unlike long, monotonous interstate grinds, this route focuses on navigating local streets and connectors, as it features 0% highway travel. You will spend time transitioning from Franklin Street and Travis Street before moving onto I-45 North. Interestingly, there is no significant longest stretch of uninterrupted road, as the route is characterized by frequent turns rather than long, straight highway segments. This creates a distinct driving experience that requires you to stay alert and ready for frequent adjustments throughout the nearly five-hour trip.

98% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 226.7 mi on North Freeway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

8/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on North Freeway and Lyndon B Johnson Freeway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 228.2 miles in.

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 15 significant decision points across 268.4 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 228.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 234.7 miles (I 635 / Lyndon B Johnson Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 243.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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.

Between Houston, TX and Nevada, TX, road signs point toward Garland and Dallas.

Garland

234.7 mi in | ~4h 7m | via I 635

Dallas

243.2 mi in | ~4h 16m

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 4h 52m. Total distance: 268.4 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

4h 52m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (98%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 226.7 miles on North Freeway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.

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 Nevada, 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 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.

The main spots that need attention: at 228.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 234.7 miles (I 635 / Lyndon B Johnson Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 243.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Possible but tiring. At 4.9 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 9.7 hours — manageable with a long break at Nevada, TX, but most travelers stay overnight.

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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