Origin
Houston, TX
Late night in Houston on Tuesday
Local time
5:40 AM
CDT
Current temp
84°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Houston, TX to Reno, 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
5h 52m
Distance
299.7 mi
482 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$45
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 39m
★
6 AM
5h 53m
8 AM
6h 19m
10 AM
6h 2m
12 PM
5h 59m
3 PM
6h 3m
5 PM
6h 17m
8 PM
5h 45m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Houston, TX
Trace Hudson
Reno, TX
Thomas balabaud
Trip Overview
This 299.7-mile drive from Houston, TX to Reno, TX is a manageable one-day trip, estimated to take around 5 hours and 52 minutes. You'll navigate primarily using the North Freeway, State Highway 155, and North 4th Street, with 45% of the journey on highways. With a fuel cost estimated at $45, this is a budget-friendly excursion. Both your origin and destination are within the Great Plains region, suggesting a consistent landscape throughout your travels. This route offers a straightforward journey, perfect for those looking for a direct path without extensive planning.
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
149.9 miles from Houston, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 55m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Freeway | 63.2 mi | 1h 12m |
| State Highway 155 | 34.2 mi | 39m |
| North 4th Street | 32.6 mi | 37m |
| Prospect Drive | 27.5 mi | 31m |
| West Bermuda Street | 25.7 mi | 31m |
| State Highway 19 | 22.4 mi | 26m |
| Church Street | 21.9 mi | 25m |
| Toll 49 | 21.9 mi | 23m |
Longest stretch:
North Freeway
— 63.2 mi, about 1h 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Houston, TX and Reno, 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
63 mi
·
1 hr 12 min
·
North Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
Toward TX 19: Riverside, Crockett, Grapeland
7
Continue on TX 19
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
TX 19
8
Keep slight right at fork
0.5 mi
·
51 sec
9
Continue on TX 19
22 mi
·
26 min
·
State Highway 19
Use the left lane.
10
Continue on TX 19
27 mi
·
31 min
·
Prospect Drive
11
Turn right onto TX 7; TX 19; TX 21
153 ft
·
2 sec
·
East Goliad Avenue
12
Turn left onto US 287; TX 7; TX 19; TX 21
165 ft
·
5 sec
·
5th Street
13
Turn left onto US 287; TX 7; TX 19; TX 21
300 ft
·
9 sec
·
East Houston Avenue
14
Turn right onto US 287; TX 19
33 mi
·
37 min
·
North 4th Street
15
Turn right onto Loop 256
3.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Loop 256
16
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
17
Keep slight right at fork
359 ft
·
9 sec
18
Merge onto TX 155
20 mi
·
22 min
·
State Highway 155
19
Continue on TX 155
0.4 mi
·
30 sec
·
South Elm Street
20
Continue on TX 155
1.5 mi
·
1 min
·
North Frankston Highway
21
Continue on TX 155
14 mi
·
16 min
·
State Highway 155
22
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward Loop 49 Toll West
23
Merge onto Toll 49
22 mi
·
23 min
·
Toll 49
24
At end of road, turn left onto US 69
10 mi
·
12 min
·
Mineola Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
25
Keep slight right at fork onto TX 37
8.8 mi
·
10 min
·
North Pacific Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
26
Turn left onto TX 154
26 mi
·
31 min
·
West Bermuda Street
27
Continue on Gilmer Street
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Gilmer Street
28
Turn right onto US 67 Bus; TX 154
200 ft
·
5 sec
·
Jefferson Street West
29
Turn left onto TX 154
22 mi
·
25 min
·
Church Street
30
Turn right onto TX 24
14 mi
·
15 min
·
State Highway 24 North
31
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
32
Merge onto Loop 286
0.1 mi
·
9 sec
·
Southwest Loop 286
33
Continue on Loop 286
4.8 mi
·
5 min
·
Southeast Loop 286
Use the straight lane.
34
Take the exit onto Southeast Loop 286
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
Southeast Loop 286
35
Turn right onto US 82
339 ft
·
7 sec
·
Lamar Avenue
36
Continue on US 82
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Lamar Road
37
Take the exit
253 ft
·
14 sec
38
Turn sharp left onto FM 1508
22 ft
·
0 sec
·
Airport Road
39
Take the ramp
83 ft
·
2 sec
40
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Given the 5-hour 52-minute duration, starting early from Houston will allow you to reach Reno with daylight to spare. This route has only one recommended stop, so plan your breaks strategically, perhaps around the halfway mark or when you transition to State Highway 155. Keep an eye on your fuel, as the estimated cost is $45, and it's always wise to top off before embarking on longer stretches like the 63.2 miles on the North Freeway. Since this is a one-day trip, you have the flexibility to depart at your convenience, but an early start is advisable.
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 149.9 miles from Houston, TX, or about 2h 55m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 63.2 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 66 miles or 1h 18m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 149.9 miles or 2h 55m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 48m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Reno, 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 299.7 miles and 5h 52m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 66 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 63.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
150 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 66 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 149.9 miles from Houston, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before North Freeway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 63.2 miles.
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 285 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 299.7 — 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
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Franklin Street
Turn right onto Franklin Street
Navigation decision point
6
187.9 mi into trip
|
~3h 40m in
Take the exit toward Loop 49 Toll West
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward Loop 49 Toll West
7
210.4 mi into trip
|
~4h 5m in
|
US 69 / Mineola Highway
At end of road, turn left onto US 69 / Mineola Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
220.4 mi into trip
|
~4h 17m in
|
TX 37 / North Pacific Street
Keep slight right at fork onto TX 37 / North Pacific Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
299.7 mi into trip
|
~5h 52m in
|
FM 1508 / Airport Road
Turn sharp left onto FM 1508 / Airport Road
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$45.29 one way
$90.57 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
105 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $49.57 | $99.14 |
| premium | $4.54 | $53.51 | $107.02 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $66.17 | $132.34 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$45
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$70–$95
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 104.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $31 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 89.9 | 1 | $31.47 | $14.39 |
| Efficient EV | 74.9 | 0 | $26.22 | $11.99 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 119.9 | 1 | $41.96 | $19.18 |
Gas CO2
105 kg
EV CO2
35 kg (67% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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
Reno, TX
Late night in Reno on Tuesday
Local time
5:40 AM
CDT
Current temp
78°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
80°F
Palestine, TX
150 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
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
5h 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 mixed drive on this route, blending highway speeds with local road navigation. While 45% of your travel will be on highways, the longest uninterrupted stretch is 63.2 miles on the North Freeway, indicating there will be some transitions. The road's personality shifts as you move from the busier North Freeway onto State Highway 155 and then North 4th Street, likely offering a change in pace and surroundings. This isn't a monotonous interstate cruise but rather a varied experience that keeps you engaged behind the wheel.
45% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
40 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 63.2 mi on North Freeway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Franklin Street.
Driving Effort
10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 28 significant decision points across 299.7 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 0.1 miles (Franklin Street): Navigation decision point; at 187.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 210.4 miles (US 69 / Mineola Highway): 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.
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 Reno, TX, road signs point toward Crockett, Grapeland and Loop 49 Toll West.
Crockett
64.7 mi in
|
~1h 15m
Grapeland
64.7 mi in
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~1h 15m
Loop 49 Toll West
187.9 mi in
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~3h 40m
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
Arriving in Reno, TX
Full guide →Founded 1868
Top landmarks
- • Reno — railway station in Reno, Nevada, United States
- • Pioneer Center for the Performing Arts — theater in Reno, Nevada, United States
- • Mizpah Hotel — former hotel building in Reno, Nevada, USA
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 5h 52m. Total distance: 299.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 52m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 63.2 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 Reno, 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 0.1 miles (Franklin Street): Navigation decision point; at 187.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 210.4 miles (US 69 / Mineola Highway): Lane positioning matters here.
Not recommended in a single day. At 5.9 hours each way, a round trip means 11.8 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Reno, TX before the return drive.
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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