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Trip from Houston, TX to Redland, TX

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

2h 27m

Distance

127 mi

204 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$19

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 30 min
4 AM
2h 18m ★
6 AM
2h 28m
8 AM
2h 48m
10 AM
2h 35m
12 PM
2h 33m
3 PM
2h 36m
5 PM
2h 47m
8 PM
2h 22m

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

Trace Hudson

Downtown Redland, TX, TX

Redland, TX

Jeff Stapleton

Trip Overview

This 127-mile drive from Houston, TX to Redland, TX takes about 2 hours and 27 minutes, making it a perfect day trip. You'll primarily be on US 59 and I-69, also known as the Eastex Freeway, with 98% of the route being highway driving. The estimated fuel cost is around $19, so it's an economical journey. This straightforward, highway-focused trip is ideal for getting from point A to point B efficiently within the Great Plains region. With no planned stops, you can easily complete this drive in a single day.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

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

Midpoint

63.5 miles from Houston, TX

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 13m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
US 59 44.1 mi 51m
I-69 42 mi 44m
Eastex Freeway 37 mi 43m
Winston 8 Ranch Road 0.8 mi 2m
I 69 0.7 mi <1m
East Freeway 0.5 mi <1m
San Jacinto Street 0.4 mi <1m
Franklin Street 0.3 mi 1m
Longest stretch: US 59 — 44.1 mi, about 51m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

37 mi · 43 min · Eastex Freeway
Use the straight lane.
9

Keep slight left at fork onto I 69; US 59

0.7 mi · 44 sec · I 69; US 59
10

Continue on I-69; US 59

42 mi · 44 min · I-69; US 59
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Continue on US 59; FM 942

36 mi · 40 min · US 59; FM 942
12

Take the exit onto US 59

5.7 mi · 7 min · US 59
Toward US 59 North, Loop 287 East: Nacogdoches
13

Keep slight right at fork onto US 59

2.2 mi · 2 min · US 59
Toward US 59 North: Nacogdoches
14

Turn left onto Winston 8 Ranch Road

0.8 mi · 2 min · Winston 8 Ranch Road
15

Turn right

118 ft · 5 sec
16

Arrive at destination

Trip Plan

Given the short 2-hour and 27-minute duration for this 127-mile trip, you have a lot of flexibility with your departure time. Leaving Houston, TX, you'll want to be mindful of potential traffic, especially if heading out during peak hours. Plan your fuel stops accordingly, though with a $19 fuel cost, it's unlikely you'll need more than one fill-up, if any, depending on your vehicle. The longest stretch is 44.1 miles on US 59, so use that as a benchmark for when you might want to take a short break if needed.

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 63.5 miles from Houston, TX, or about 1h 13m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 44.1 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 28 miles or 34m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 63.5 miles or 1h 13m 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 57m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Redland, 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 127 miles and 2h 27m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 28 miles from Houston, TX.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on US 59 for about 44.1 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Downtown Livingston, TX, TX

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Livingston, TX

64 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

Humble, TX

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 28 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Livingston, TX

Meal break

The midpoint is around 63.5 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.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

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

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

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 11

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.9 and 118.3 — 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.
5
118.3 mi into trip | ~2h 13m in | US 59

Take the exit onto US 59 toward US 59 North, Loop 287 East: Nacogdoches

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

Toward US 59 North, Loop 287 East: Nacogdoches

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$19.19 one way

$38.38 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 44 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.20 $21.01 $42.01
premium $4.54 $22.68 $45.35
diesel $5.61 $28.04 $56.08

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$19

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$44–$69

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 44.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $13 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 38.1 0 $13.33 $6.10
Efficient EV 31.8 0 $11.11 $5.08
EV Truck/SUV 50.8 0 $17.78 $8.13

Gas CO2

44 kg

EV CO2

15 kg (66% 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 17, 2026

Origin

Houston, TX

Late night in Houston on Sunday

Local time

1:00 AM

CDT

Current temp

70°F

Partly Cloudy

S 5 to 10 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Red Flag Warning

Red Flag Warning issued April 16 at 8:59PM CDT until April 17 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Amarillo TX

Red Flag Warning

Red Flag Warning issued April 16 at 8:56PM CDT until April 17 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Lubbock TX

Destination

Redland, TX

Late night in Redland on Sunday

Local time

1:00 AM

CDT

Current temp

81°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

60°F

Livingston, TX

64 mi in

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

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

2h 27m 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?

Expect a predominantly highway-focused experience on this route, with US 59 and I-69 forming the backbone of your journey. The highway share is a substantial 98%, meaning you'll be on high-speed roads for almost the entire 127 miles. The longest stretch without interruption is 44.1 miles on US 59, offering a chance to settle into a steady pace. This drive is characterized by its efficiency rather than winding scenic byways, designed for smooth and direct travel.

98% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 44.1 mi on US 59.

How Hard Is This Drive?

6/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 59 and I-69. You will hit about 11 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 127 miles you will encounter 11 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 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.

On the drive from Houston, TX to Redland, TX, road signs begin pointing toward Loop 287 East: Nacogdoches along the way.

Loop 287 East: Nacogdoches

118.3 mi in | ~2h 13m | via US 59

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 2h 27m. Total distance: 127 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 27m 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 44.1 miles on US 59. 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 Redland, 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. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.

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 Redland, 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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