If you are planning a trip from Mila Doce to Houston, prepare for a 333.5-mile journey that typically takes about 5 hours and 26 minutes to complete. This route is designed as a single-day trip, making it an efficient choice if you prefer to reach your destination without an overnight stay. You will primarily navigate via East Barrera Street, Mile 3 West Road, and Llano Grande Street throughout the drive. With an estimated fuel cost of $50, the trip is quite affordable for those traveling within the Great Plains region. Because the route remains entirely within the state of Texas, you can expect a consistent regional feel from start to finish. It is a straightforward trek that works well for travelers looking to get from point A to point B quickly.
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
167.8 miles from Mila Doce, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 3h 39m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
U.S. Highway 77
100.9 mi
1h 52m
US Highway 59 South
88.6 mi
1h 38m
US 77
37.6 mi
44m
United States Highway 77
33 mi
37m
Southwest Freeway
32.6 mi
37m
Mile 3 West Road
4.4 mi
7m
County Road 79
4 mi
15m
Mile 1 West Road
2.8 mi
4m
Longest stretch:
U.S. Highway 77
— 100.9 mi, about 1h 52m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mila Doce, TX and Houston, TX.
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Start on this road
0.1 mi·31 sec·this road
2
Turn left
185 ft·13 sec
3
Turn left onto East Barrera Street
0.2 mi·40 sec·East Barrera Street
4
Turn right onto FM 1015
4.4 mi·7 min·Mile 3 West Road
5
Continue on FM 1015
0.2 mi·30 sec·Llano Grande Street
6
Turn right onto TX 107
1.0 mi·1 min·East Santa Rosa Avenue
7
Continue on TX 107
1.0 mi·1 min·Mile 16½ North Road
8
Turn left onto FM 491
0.5 mi·54 sec·South Chapa Road
9
Continue on FM 491
2.8 mi·4 min·Mile 1 West Road
10
Turn straight onto FM 491
1.9 mi·3 min·FM 491
11
Keep slight right at fork onto FM 2629
2.2 mi·3 min·Farm-to-Market Road 2629
12
Continue on FM 2629
2.5 mi·4 min·Farm to Market Road 2629
13
Continue on FM 2629
0.2 mi·30 sec·Farm-to-Market Road 2629
14
At end of road, turn left onto FM 506; FM 2629
2.2 mi·4 min·FM 506; FM 2629
15
Turn left onto Interstate 69E Frontage Road
0.2 mi·25 sec·Interstate 69E Frontage Road
16
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·24 sec
17
Merge onto I 69E; US 77
76 mi·1 hr 25 min·U.S. Highway 77
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi·14 sec
19
Merge onto I 69E; US 77
1.2 mi·1 min·I 69E; US 77
20
Continue on U.S. Highway 77
12 mi·12 min·U.S. Highway 77
21
Take the exit
0.3 mi·34 sec
22
Turn straight onto US Highway 77 Frontage Road
485 ft·17 sec·US Highway 77 Frontage Road
23
Turn right onto County Road 10
1.0 mi·4 min·County Road 10
24
Turn left onto County Road 79
4.0 mi·15 min·County Road 79
25
Turn left onto County Road 18
0.2 mi·43 sec·County Road 18
26
Turn sharp right
1.1 mi·2 min
27
Take the ramp
0.4 mi·57 sec
28
Merge onto US 77
2.3 mi·2 min·Driscoll Bypass
29
Continue on US 77
13 mi·14 min·U.S. Highway 77
30
Merge onto I 37; US 77; I 69E
1.4 mi·1 min·I 37; US 77; I 69E
31
Keep slight left at fork
0.8 mi·50 sec
32
Continue on I 37; US 77; I 69E
463 ft·5 sec·I 37; US 77; I 69E
33
Take the exit onto US 77
38 mi·44 min·US 77
Toward Sinton, Victoria
34
Turn slight right onto US 77
33 mi·37 min·United States Highway 77
35
Keep slight left at fork onto Spur 91
1.5 mi·1 min·Spur 91
36
Merge onto US 59
89 mi·1 hr 38 min·US Highway 59 South
37
Take the exit
0.3 mi·37 sec
38
Continue on 59 Northbound Frontage Road
1.6 mi·2 min·59 Northbound Frontage Road
39
Continue on this road
0.4 mi·58 sec·this road
40
Continue on US 59 Northbound Frontage Road
2.0 mi·4 min·US 59 Northbound Frontage Road
41
Continue on Southwest Freeway Frontage Road
1.3 mi·2 min·Southwest Freeway Frontage Road
42
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·31 sec
Toward I 69 North, US 59 North
43
Merge onto I 69; US 59
33 mi·37 min·Southwest Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
44
Keep slight left at fork
0.9 mi·1 min
Toward Richmond Avenue, Downtown via Louisiana StreetUse the slight left lane.
45
Take the exit
155 ft·3 sec
Toward Downtown, Louisiana StreetUse the straight / slight right lanes.
46
Continue on Louisiana Street
1.9 mi·4 min·Louisiana Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
47
Arrive at destination
Louisiana Street
Trip Plan
Since this is a turn-heavy route without highway stretches, plan to leave early in the day to allow for the extra focus required by local road navigation. You have one scheduled stop planned, so use that time to stretch and refuel while keeping your $50 fuel budget in mind. Staying alert is key when driving on local streets, as constant turns can be more tiring than long-distance highway cruising. Because the route is compact enough for a single day of travel, you have the flexibility to adjust your departure time based on local traffic conditions. Make sure to double-check your navigation before setting out, as relying on local roads like Mile 3 West Road requires more attention to turn-by-turn directions than a standard interstate route.
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.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 167.8 miles from Mila Doce, TX, or about 3h 39m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 100.9 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 74 miles or 1h 36m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 167.8 miles or 3h 39m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 5h 39m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Houston, TX than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Mila Doce, 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 Mila Doce, TX
This is one driving day of about 335.5 miles and 6h 56m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 74 miles from Mila Doce, 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 U.S. Highway 77 for about 100.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 28
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 333.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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0.1 mi into trip|~0m in|East Barrera Street
Turn left onto East Barrera Street
Navigation decision point
5
19.5 mi into trip|~35m in|I 69E; US 77 / U.S. Highway 77
Merge onto I 69E; US 77 / U.S. Highway 77
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
114.2 mi into trip|~2h 36m in
Turn sharp right
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
8
332.7 mi into trip|~6h 50m in
Keep slight left at fork toward Richmond Avenue, Downtown via Louisiana Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left lane.
Toward Richmond Avenue, Downtown via Louisiana...
7
333.6 mi into trip|~6h 51m in
Take the exit toward Downtown, Louisiana Street
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 Downtown, Louisiana Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$50.69 one way
$101.39 round trip
$3.84/gal25.4 MPG avg117 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.20
$55.49
$110.98
premium
$4.54
$59.90
$119.80
diesel
$5.61
$74.07
$148.15
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$51
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$76–$101
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 117.4 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $35 in charging
· 1 stop
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
100.6
1
$35.23
$16.10
Efficient EV
83.9
0
$29.36
$13.42
EV Truck/SUV
134.2
1
$46.97
$21.47
Gas CO2
117 kg
EV CO2
39 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.
Forecast as of Apr 18, 2026
Origin
Mila Doce, TX
Night
in Mila Doce on Saturday
Local time
9:47 PM
CDT
Current temp
90°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Houston, TX
Night
in Houston on Saturday
Local time
9:47 PM
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
11 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
6h 56m on the road
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a high-speed interstate experience, as this route features a 0% highway share. You will spend your time navigating local roads, which keeps you engaged behind the wheel compared to a monotonous highway cruise. Because the route relies on local streets like East Barrera and Llano Grande, the pace is dictated by the turns and traffic patterns of the areas you cross. The drive maintains a steady, hands-on feel throughout the entire 333.5-mile distance. While you won't encounter long, uninterrupted stretches of highway, the technical nature of the path ensures you remain focused on the road ahead for the duration of your 5-hour and 26-minute journey.
90% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
47 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 100.9 mi on U.S. Highway 77.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on U.S. Highway 77 and US Highway 59 South. 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 East Barrera Street.
Driving Effort9/10
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 335.5 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 (East Barrera Street): Navigation decision point; at 19.5 miles (I 69E; US 77 / U.S. Highway 77): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 114.2 miles: Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
103 ft24 ft
Total Climb
143 ft
Total Descent
170 ft
Highest Point
103 ft
~263.6 mi in
Elevation Range
79 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Mila Doce, TX and Houston, TX, road signs point toward Sinton and Victoria.
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
Doable as a same-day drive at 6h 56m. Total distance: 335.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
6h 56m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 100.9 miles on U.S. Highway 77. 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 Houston, 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 (East Barrera Street): Navigation decision point; at 19.5 miles (I 69E; US 77 / U.S. Highway 77): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 114.2 miles: Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach.
Not recommended in a single day. At 6.9 hours each way, a round trip means 13.9 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Houston, TX before the return drive.
