Trip from Houston, TX to Snyder, TX

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jun 3, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

8h 13m

Distance

450 mi

724 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

2-day trip

Fuel Cost

$68

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 24 min

4 AM

8h 5m ★

6 AM

8h 13m

8 AM

8h 29m

10 AM

8h 19m

12 PM

8h 17m

3 PM

8h 20m

5 PM

8h 28m

8 PM

8h 9m

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

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Trip Overview

Houston to Snyder is 450 miles and takes about 8 hours 13 minutes via TX 71 and North US Highway 183, with a fuel budget near $72 and enough daylight to finish in a day, though an overnight stop is recommended. This trip spans across Texas, moving from the Great Plains region towards another area of the Great Plains. It's a primarily highway route that will feel familiar to most drivers, making it a straightforward option if you're looking for a direct path across the state. Given the duration, splitting this drive over two days will offer a more relaxed pace.

Trip Pace

Best split across 2 days

Treat the return leg as its own travel day rather than an afterthought.

Break Rhythm

2 planned breaks

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

Midpoint

225 miles from Houston, TX

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 4h 3m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
TX 71	77.7 mi	1h 22m
Katy Freeway	74.1 mi	1h 20m
North US Highway 183	72.6 mi	1h 18m
State Highway 153	69 mi	1h 14m
US 84	59.4 mi	1h 3m
East Commerce Street	22 mi	25m
US 183	14.6 mi	16m
183A Toll	14.6 mi	14m

Longest stretch: TX 71 — 77.7 mi, about 1h 22m

Traffic on I-10

Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 4 FHWA count stations on your route.

Peak

7 AM

~5,971 veh/hr typical · worst 7,284

Quietest

2 AM

~653 veh/hr

Peak-to-quiet ratio

9.1×

busier at peak than in the quiet hours

12a 6a noon 6p 11p

Averaged across 37 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on Louisiana Street

0.1 mi · 24 sec · Louisiana Street

Use the straight / left lanes.

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 52 sec

Toward I 10 West: San Antonio

Merge onto I 10; US 90

74 mi · 1 hr 20 min · Katy Freeway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit onto TX 71

0.5 mi · 33 sec · TX 71

Toward TX 71 West: La Grange, Austin

Keep slight left at fork onto TX 71

77 mi · 1 hr 22 min · TX 71

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on 71 Toll

1.9 mi · 2 min · Bastrop Freeway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on TX 71

2.2 mi · 2 min · East State Highway 71

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 1 min

Toward US 183 North, 183 Toll North: Lampasas Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Merge onto US 183

0.4 mi · 26 sec · Bastrop Highway

Continue on 183 Toll

6.2 mi · 6 min · Bergstrom Expressway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on US 183

15 mi · 16 min · US 183

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on 183A Toll

15 mi · 14 min · 183A Toll

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on US 183

36 mi · 38 min · North US Highway 183

Continue on US 183

2.3 mi · 4 min · South Key Avenue

Continue on US 183; US 190; US 281

0.2 mi · 14 sec · North US Highway 281

Keep slight left at fork onto US 183; US 190

37 mi · 40 min · North US Highway 183

At end of road, turn left onto US 84; US 183; TX 16

30 mi · 34 min · US 84; US 183; TX 16

Turn left onto US 67; US 84; US 183; US 377

1.7 mi · 2 min · Early Boulevard

Continue on US 67; US 84; US 377

22 mi · 25 min · East Commerce Street

Keep slight right at fork onto US 84; US 283

7.2 mi · 8 min · Wallis Avenue

Turn right onto TX 153

0.9 mi · 1 min · East Walnut Street

Continue on TX 153; TX 206

1.0 mi · 1 min · West Walnut Street

Continue on TX 153

69 mi · 1 hr 14 min · State Highway 153

Keep slight right at fork onto TX 153

19 ft · 0 sec · State Highway 153

Turn right onto TX 70

10 mi · 10 min · State Highway 70

Continue on TX 70

0.8 mi · 1 min · Lamar Street

Turn left onto Northwest Georgia Avenue

0.1 mi · 16 sec · Northwest Georgia Avenue

Take the ramp

340 ft · 8 sec

Toward I 20 West: Midland

Merge onto I 20; US 84

6.0 mi · 5 min · I 20; US 84

Take the exit onto US 84

0.3 mi · 19 sec · US 84

Exit 238A Toward US 84 West: Snyder, Lubbock

Keep slight left at fork onto US 84

29 mi · 28 min · US 84

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 40 sec

Toward US 180: Lamesa, Roby

Turn left onto US 180

0.3 mi · 22 sec · East US Highway 180

Continue on US 180

0.6 mi · 50 sec · East Roby Highway

Continue on US 180; US 84 Bus; TX 208

1.8 mi · 2 min · East Coliseum Drive

Continue on US 180; US 84 Bus; TX 208

0.8 mi · 1 min · 25th Street

Turn right onto US 84 Bus; TX 208

371 ft · 8 sec · College Avenue

Turn right onto 24th Street

233 ft · 10 sec · 24th Street

Arrive at destination

24th Street

Trip Plan

To make the most of this 450-mile drive, consider leaving Houston early in the morning. With an estimated 8 hours and 13 minutes of driving time, plus stops, it's a long day. A recommended two-day trip allows for a more comfortable pace; perhaps stopping around the halfway point or slightly before the halfway mark to break up the drive. Keep an eye on your fuel levels, especially as you get further from major urban centers, and plan your refueling stops accordingly. The longest stretch without a stop is over 77 miles, so ensure you're topped off before embarking on that segment.

Morning Departure

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.

Evening Departure

This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.

This drive is better paced as a 2-day trip.

Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 225 miles from Houston, TX, or about 4h 3m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 77.7 miles.

Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.

Departure

Before you leave

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

First stop

Around 99 miles or 1h 48m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 225 miles or 4h 3m in

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

Overnight split

Day 1 wrap after about 225 miles or 4h 3m

Stop before fatigue turns the last few hours into a grind. You want day two to start fresh, not just resumed.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 7h 9m

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

Before You Leave

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

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.

Treat this as a 2-day road trip and book the overnight stop before the busiest arrival window.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Houston, TX

Aim for roughly 225 miles and 4.1 hours of wheel time on this day.

Day 2

Finish the approach into Snyder, TX

Aim for roughly 225 miles and 4.1 hours of wheel time on this day.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 99 miles from Houston, TX.

This route usually feels better as a 2-day drive than as one long push.

Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.

The longest stretch is on TX 71 for about 77.7 miles.

Where to Stop

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

city in Williamson County, Texas, United States

Mid-route town

Overnight candidate

Jarrell, TX

225 mi into the route

Best for: Hotel check-in, dinner, and a fresh start

This lines up well with a realistic day-end stop if you are breaking the drive into stages.

Find hotels in Jarrell, TX

Overnight Options

Night 1

Jarrell, TX

225 mi · about 4.1h in

A practical overnight split lands near Jarrell, TX after about 225 miles or 4.1 hours of driving.

Find hotels

Pacing Suggestions

Montopolis, TX

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 99 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Kempner, TX

Meal break

The midpoint is around 225 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 TX 71 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 77.7 miles.

Overnight split

2.2 mi from route

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

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

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

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 22

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.6 and 417.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

0.6 mi into trip | ~1m in | I 10; US 90 / Katy Freeway

Merge onto I 10; US 90 / Katy Freeway

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

74.6 mi into trip | ~1h 22m in | TX 71

Take the exit onto TX 71 toward TX 71 West: La Grange, Austin

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

Toward TX 71 West: La Grange, Austin

75.2 mi into trip | ~1h 22m in | TX 71

Keep slight left at fork onto TX 71

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

156.4 mi into trip | ~2h 49m in

Take the exit toward US 183 North, 183 Toll North: Lampasas

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward US 183 North, 183 Toll North: Lampasas

417.3 mi into trip | ~7h 38m in | US 84

Take the exit onto US 84 toward US 84 West: Snyder, Lubbock

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

Exit 238A Toward US 84 West: Snyder, Lubbock

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$68.31 one way

$136.63 round trip

$3.86/gal 25.4 MPG avg 157 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.25	$75.30	$150.59
premium	$4.58	$81.14	$162.28
diesel	$5.35	$94.78	$189.57

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$68

Hotel (1n)

$80–$140

Meals

$50–$100

Total

$198–$308

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 157.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-06-01.

Driving Electric?

About $47 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	135	1	$47.25	$21.60
Efficient EV	112.5	1	$39.38	$18.00
EV Truck/SUV	180	2	$63.00	$28.80

Gas CO2

157 kg

EV CO2

53 kg (66% 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.

Forecast as of May 25, 2026

Origin

Houston, TX

Afternoon in Houston on Wednesday

Local time

4:49 PM

CDT

Current temp

72°F

Partly Cloudy

0 mph 2% chance Live forecast

Severe Thunderstorm Warning

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued May 25 at 12:34AM CDT until May 25 at 1:15AM CDT by NWS San Angelo TX

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued May 24 at 11:59PM CDT by NWS San Angelo TX

Destination

Snyder, TX

Afternoon in Snyder on Wednesday

Local time

4:49 PM

CDT

Current temp

63°F

Partly Cloudy

SE 5 mph 2% chance Live forecast

Severe Thunderstorm Warning

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued May 25 at 12:34AM CDT until May 25 at 1:15AM CDT by NWS San Angelo TX

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued May 24 at 11:59PM CDT by NWS San Angelo TX

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.

For long drives, weather on day two can matter just as much as conditions at departure, so check the whole travel window rather than only the first day.

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

9 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

8h 13m on the road

This is long enough that the arrival forecast matters almost as much as departure conditions. Recheck both ends before you roll.

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

What kind of drive is this?

This drive is mostly highway, with 88% of the route on high-speed roads. You'll experience a substantial stretch of 77.7 miles on TX 71, which will likely involve steady cruising. After the highway portions, you'll transition to surface roads for the remaining 12% of the trip. Expect to see a mix of rural landscapes and potentially some urban merging as you navigate through different parts of Texas.

88% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.

39 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.

Longest single stretch: 77.7 mi on TX 71.

How Hard Is This Drive?

9/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on TX 71 and Katy Freeway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.6 miles in near I 10; US 90 / Katy Freeway.

Driving Effort 9/10

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 22 significant decision points across 450 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 0.6 miles (I 10; US 90 / Katy Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 74.6 miles (TX 71): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 75.2 miles (TX 71): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Elevation Profile

Gently rolling terrain

2,396 ft 35 ft

Total Climb

2,361 ft

Total Descent

78 ft

Highest Point

2,396 ft

~417.8 mi in

Elevation Range

2,361 ft

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 Snyder, TX, road signs point toward Austin, 183 Toll North: Lampasas and Lubbock.

Austin

74.6 mi in | ~1h 22m | via TX 71

183 Toll North: Lampasas

156.4 mi in | ~2h 49m

Lubbock

417.3 mi in | ~7h 38m | via US 84

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 Snyder, TX

Full guide →

Snyder is a city in the Llano Estacado region of Texas. It was a very rough and tumble place in the early days after first being settled in 1878. Then there was an oil boom period. Now Snyder has a college (Western Texas College) and a little more of a diversified and stable presence.

City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 77.7 miles on TX 71. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Yes — a 2-day pace is more comfortable than one long haul. A sensible stopping point is after roughly 225 miles on day one.

Yes — we found about 16 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.

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 Snyder, 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 2 meaningful breaks. There are 16 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.

Not recommended in a single day. At 8.2 hours each way, a round trip means 16.4 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Snyder, 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, EIA for fuel prices, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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Trip from Houston, TX to Snyder, TX

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Main Roads

Traffic on I-10

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Overnight Options

Pacing Suggestions

Stops Along Your Drive

Rest Area US-84 US-283

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Buc-ee's

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Eagles Landing Travel Plaza

Love's Travel Stop

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Love's Travel Stop

Colorado County Eastbound Rest Area

Colorado County Westbound Rest Area

Rest Area

Downtown Aquarium

Union Station

Cidercade Houston

Barbara Fish Daniel Nature Play Area and Picnic Pavilion

Midtown Park

Waugh Drive Bat Colony

Children's Museum Houston

Houston Zoo

Heads-up: tricky spots

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Houston, TX

Snyder, TX

Same local time

9 degrees cooler at arrival

8h 13m on the road

What kind of drive is this?

How Hard Is This Drive?

Elevation Profile

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

About the Cities

Starting in Houston, TX

Arriving in Snyder, TX

Frequently Asked Questions

Which road carries most of the drive?

Should I split this drive into multiple days?

Are there rest areas on this route?

Should I avoid arriving after dark?

Is this a good trip with kids?

Where does this route get tricky?

Can I do this as a round trip in one go?

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