Trip from Nash, TX to Houston, TX

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

Drive Time

5h 27m

Distance

288.2 mi

464 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$39

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 41 min

4 AM

5h 14m ★

6 AM

5h 28m

8 AM

5h 55m

10 AM

5h 37m

12 PM

5h 34m

3 PM

5h 39m

5 PM

5h 53m

8 PM

5h 20m

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

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Nash, TX

Thomas balabaud

Houston, TX

Trace Hudson

Trip Overview

This 288.2-mile drive from Nash, TX, to Houston, TX, is a solid day trip, taking approximately 5 hours and 27 minutes of pure driving time. You'll navigate primarily via Diboll Relief Route and US 59, with TX 315 also playing a role. With a highway share of 51%, it's a mixed drive, not a constant interstate pace. The estimated fuel cost is around $44, and you'll encounter one recommended stop along the way. This journey takes you from the Great Plains region of Texas to its southern part, offering a change in landscape as you head towards the coast.

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

144.1 miles from Nash, TX

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 44m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Diboll Relief Route	111 mi	2h 1m
US 59	69.5 mi	1h 18m
TX 315	24.8 mi	25m
South US Highway 59	19.4 mi	22m
US Highway 59	18.2 mi	20m
US Highway 259	11.2 mi	12m
Northwest Stallings Drive	6.4 mi	7m
South First Street	4.1 mi	5m

Longest stretch: Diboll Relief Route — 111 mi, about 2h 1m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on FM 989

4.0 mi · 7 min · North Kings Highway

Turn right onto US 59

0.2 mi · 12 sec · South Lake Drive

Continue on US 59

18 mi · 20 min · US Highway 59

Turn straight onto US 59

2.1 mi · 3 min · Loop 59

Take the exit onto US 59

0.2 mi · 22 sec · US 59

Toward US 59 South, TX 77 West: Marshall, Naples

Merge onto US 59; TX77

2.8 mi · 3 min · West Main Street

Continue on US 59; FM 2328

68 mi · 1 hr 16 min · US 59; FM 2328

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 35 sec

Merge onto US 79

3.1 mi · 3 min · Northwest Loop

Take the exit onto TX 149

0.2 mi · 17 sec · TX 149

Keep slight right at fork onto TX 149

255 ft · 6 sec · TX 149

Turn right onto TX 315

25 mi · 25 min · TX 315

At end of road, turn left onto US 259

2.6 mi · 3 min · North Railroad Avenue

Continue on US 259

3.0 mi · 3 min · US Route 259

Continue on US 259

11 mi · 12 min · US Highway 259

Take the exit

224 ft · 6 sec

Toward US 59 South: Lufkin

Continue on this road

420 ft · 11 sec · this road

Continue on this road

0.1 mi · 16 sec · this road

Turn left

104 ft · 4 sec

Turn right onto US 59

0.7 mi · 47 sec · North US Highway 59

Continue on US 59

6.4 mi · 7 min · Northwest Stallings Drive

Continue on US 59; TX 7; TX 21; Loop 224

0.4 mi · 25 sec · Stallings Drive

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 25 sec

Turn straight

223 ft · 6 sec

Merge onto US 59

1.3 mi · 1 min · South Street

Continue on US 59

19 mi · 22 min · South US Highway 59

Take the exit

396 ft · 9 sec

Toward South First Street

Turn straight onto South Medford Drive

0.2 mi · 23 sec · South Medford Drive

Turn left onto US 59 Bus

4.1 mi · 5 min · South First Street

Continue on US 59

1.3 mi · 1 min · US 59

Continue on US 59

111 mi · 2 hr 1 min · Diboll Relief Route

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 24 sec

Exit 132 Toward I 10 East, I 10 West: Beaumont, San Antonio Use the slight right lane.

Keep slight right at fork

0.2 mi · 28 sec

Toward I 10 West: San Antonio Use the slight right lane.

Merge onto I 10; US 90

0.5 mi · 35 sec · East Freeway

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 22 sec

Exit 769B Toward San Jacinto Street, Main Street Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Turn straight onto Providence Street

0.1 mi · 12 sec · Providence Street

Continue on North San Jacinto Street

0.3 mi · 31 sec · North San Jacinto Street

Continue on Fannin Street

0.4 mi · 51 sec · Fannin Street

Use the straight / left lanes.

Turn right onto Prairie Street

0.3 mi · 48 sec · Prairie Street

Turn right onto Louisiana Street

516 ft · 16 sec · Louisiana Street

Arrive at destination

Louisiana Street

Trip Plan

For this 5-hour, 27-minute drive, departing in the morning is your best bet for arriving in Houston with daylight. The single recommended stop is well-placed to break up the 288.2 miles. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially on the longer 111-mile stretch on Diboll Relief Route. Given the manageable duration, you can easily complete this trip in one day, but if you prefer a more relaxed pace, consider an overnight stop around the halfway point. The $44 fuel estimate is helpful for budgeting your trip.

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 144.1 miles from Nash, TX, or about 2h 44m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 111 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 63 miles or 1h 14m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 144.1 miles or 2h 44m 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 28m

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

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Nash, 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.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Nash, TX

This is one driving day of about 288.2 miles and 5h 27m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 63 miles from Nash, 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 Diboll Relief Route for about 111 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Lufkin, TX

144 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

Marshall, TX

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 63 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Lufkin, TX

Meal break

The midpoint is around 144.1 miles from Nash, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Diboll Relief Route if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 111 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

Texas Chuck Wagon

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Nash, Texas

Near the start, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20

Hours: 6 am–8 pm

+19038325609

Walk-On's Sports Bistreaux - Texarkana Restaurant

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Texarkana, Texas

1.6 mi

First Watch

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Texarkana, Texas

2.5 mi

Best coffee break

Local Habit

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Nash, Texas

Near the start, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour $1 to $10

Hours: 6:30 am–6 pm

+19037165795

Visit website

Libertea House

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Texarkana, Texas

2.1 mi

Taste and See

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Texarkana, Texas

2.7 mi

Texas Chuck Wagon

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20

Nash, Texas

Hours: 6 am–8 pm

+19038325609

Walk-On's Sports Bistreaux - Texarkana Restaurant

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour Moderately

Texarkana, Texas

Hours: 11 am–11 pm

+19037166203

Visit website

Texas Best Smokehouse Nash

3.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20

Nash, Texas

Hours: 9 am–10 pm

+19032557167

First Watch

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20

Texarkana, Texas

Hours: 7 am–2:30 pm

+19032308762

Visit website

Loca Luna | Mexican Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour $10 to $20

Texarkana, Texas

Hours: 11 am–9:30 pm

+19033060531

Visit website

Local Habit

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour $1 to $10

Nash, Texas

Hours: 6:30 am–6 pm

+19037165795

Visit website

Libertea House

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour $1 to $10

Texarkana, Texas

Hours: 7 am–2 pm

+19037081950

Taste and See

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour $1 to $10

Texarkana, Texas

Hours: 10 am–9 pm

+19037921468

Visit website

Mana Brew

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~10 min detour

4 mi from route ~10 min detour $10 to $20

Texarkana, Texas

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+14302758146

Roosters Coffee Co.

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~12 min detour

4.7 mi from route ~12 min detour $1 to $10

Texarkana, Texas

Hours: 6 am–6 pm

+14302004252

Downtown Aquarium

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0.2 mi from route ~1 min detour

Houston, Texas

Hours: 10 am–8:30 pm

+17132233474

Visit website

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 3.1 mi from route ~8 min detour

Houston, Texas

Hours: 9 am–8 pm

+17135221138

Visit website

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

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 21

5 decision points cluster between mile 24.4 and 286.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

24.4 mi into trip | ~30m in | US 59

Take the exit onto US 59 toward US 59 South, TX 77 West: Marshall, Naples

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

Toward US 59 South, TX 77 West: Marshall, Naple...

99.1 mi into trip | ~1h 54m in | TX 149

Keep slight right at fork onto TX 149

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

286 mi into trip | ~5h 23m in

Take the exit toward I 10 East, I 10 West: Beaumont, San Antonio

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

Use the slight right lane. Exit 132 Toward I 10 East, I 10 West: Beaumont, San Anto...

286.2 mi into trip | ~5h 23m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 10 West: San Antonio

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Toward I 10 West: San Antonio

286.9 mi into trip | ~5h 24m in

Take the exit toward San Jacinto Street, Main 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. Exit 769B Toward San Jacinto Street, Main Street

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$39.47 one way

$78.95 round trip

$3.48/gal 25.4 MPG avg 101 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$3.89	$44.09	$88.18
premium	$4.23	$47.94	$95.88
diesel	$4.80	$54.42	$108.84

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$39

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$64–$89

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 100.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.

Driving Electric?

About $30 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	86.5	1	$30.26	$13.83
Efficient EV	72.1	0	$25.22	$11.53
EV Truck/SUV	115.3	1	$40.35	$18.44

Gas CO2

101 kg

EV CO2

34 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 Jul 17, 2026

Origin

Nash, TX

Afternoon in Nash on Sunday

Local time

12:41 PM

CDT

Current temp

93°F

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

SW 5 mph 16% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued July 17 at 10:31AM CDT until July 18 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS San Angelo TX

Flash Flood Warning

Flash Flood Warning issued July 17 at 10:14AM CDT until July 17 at 11:15AM CDT by NWS Midland/Odessa TX

Destination

Houston, TX

Afternoon in Houston on Sunday

Local time

12:41 PM

CDT

Current temp

93°F

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

S 5 to 10 mph 23% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued July 17 at 10:31AM CDT until July 18 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS San Angelo TX

Flash Flood Warning

Flash Flood Warning issued July 17 at 10:14AM CDT until July 17 at 11:15AM CDT by NWS Midland/Odessa 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.

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

Very similar conditions

Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.

Road read

5h 27m 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?

The 51% highway share means you'll experience stretches of faster-paced travel interspersed with other road types. You'll encounter a significant 111-mile stretch on the Diboll Relief Route, offering a longer, uninterrupted segment. The overall profile is a mixed drive, suggesting a varied experience behind the wheel, transitioning between different road characteristics as you progress towards Houston. This isn't a monotonous, single-terrain journey; expect some variation in your driving environment.

51% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.

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

Longest single stretch: 111 mi on Diboll Relief Route.

How Hard Is This Drive?

9/10

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 24.4 miles in near US 59.

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 21 significant decision points across 288.2 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 24.4 miles (US 59): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 99.1 miles (TX 149): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 286 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

561 ft 35 ft

Total Climb

433 ft

Total Descent

754 ft

Highest Point

561 ft

~123.5 mi in

Elevation Range

526 ft

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 Nash, TX to Houston, TX, road signs begin pointing toward Naples along the way.

Naples

24.4 mi in | ~30m | via US 59

About the Cities

Starting in Nash, TX

Full guide →

Arriving 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. === Welcome World Cup fans === Games will be played at NRG Stadium on the south side of Houston The best way to get to the stadium on game day is to use MetroRail trains (red line to NRG Stadium/Astrodome). Fare cards can be purchased at kiosks at train platforms and cost US$1.25 per ride The best hotels for football fans are downtown or near the medical center (both areas have easy access to MetroRail).

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 5h 27m. Total distance: 288.2 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

5h 27m drive, comfortable solo distance.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 111 miles on Diboll Relief Route. 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.

Not recommended in a single day. At 5.5 hours each way, a round trip means 10.9 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.

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, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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Trip from Nash, TX to Houston, TX

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Stops Along Your Drive

Texas Chuck Wagon

Local Habit

Texas Chuck Wagon

Walk-On's Sports Bistreaux - Texarkana Restaurant

Texas Best Smokehouse Nash

First Watch

Loca Luna | Mexican Restaurant

Local Habit

Libertea House

Taste and See

Mana Brew

Roosters Coffee Co.

Downtown Aquarium

Union Station

Cidercade Houston

Barbara Fish Daniel Nature Play Area and Picnic Pavilion

Midtown Park

Waugh Drive Bat Colony

Pecan Acres Park

Children's Museum Houston

Heads-up: tricky spots

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Nash, TX

Houston, TX

Same local time

Very similar conditions

5h 27m 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 Nash, TX

Arriving in Houston, TX

Who Is This Route For?

Frequently Asked Questions

Which road carries most of the drive?

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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