Origin
New Waverly, TX
Late night in New Waverly on Sunday
Local time
4:59 AM
CDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from New Waverly, TX to Houston, TX
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 8m
Distance
56 mi
90 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 3m
★
6 AM
1h 8m
8 AM
1h 19m
10 AM
1h 12m
12 PM
1h 11m
3 PM
1h 13m
5 PM
1h 19m
8 PM
1h 5m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
New Waverly, TX
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Houston, TX
Trace Hudson
Trip Overview
If you are planning a quick transition from New Waverly to Houston, you are looking at a straightforward 56-mile journey that typically takes about 1 hour and 8 minutes. This route is perfectly suited for a single-day trip, as it connects two points within the Great Plains region without requiring an overnight stay. You can expect to spend approximately $9 on fuel for the trek, making it an affordable commute or weekend excursion. Because the drive is highly efficient, you will spend the vast majority of your time on major thoroughfares. Whether you are heading into the city for business or returning home, this trip offers a simple, no-fuss experience that gets you to your destination quickly.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 45 | 53.5 mi | 1h 2m |
| FM 1375 West | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Milam Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Interstate 45 Frontage Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| State Highway 75 South | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Louisiana Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Prairie Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Gulf Freeway | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 45
— 53.5 mi, about 1h 2m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Waverly, TX and Houston, TX.
1
Start on TX 150; FM 1375
87 ft
·
8 sec
·
Gibbs Street
2
Turn left onto TX 75; FM 1375
524 ft
·
10 sec
·
State Highway 75 South
3
Turn right onto FM 1375
0.5 mi
·
48 sec
·
FM 1375 West
Use the right lane.
4
Enter roundabout onto FM 1375
149 ft
·
2 sec
·
FM 1375 West
5
Continue on FM 1375
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
FM 1375 West
6
Enter roundabout onto Interstate 45 Frontage Road
269 ft
·
5 sec
·
Interstate 45 Frontage Road
7
Continue on Interstate 45 Frontage Road
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
Interstate 45 Frontage Road
8
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
9
Merge onto I 45
53 mi
·
1 hr 2 min
·
I 45
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Continue on I 45
271 ft
·
3 sec
·
Gulf Freeway
Use the left / straight lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
Exit 48A
Toward I 10 East: Beaumont
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
12
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
Toward Milam Street
Use the slight left lane.
13
Continue on Milam Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Milam Street
14
Turn right onto Prairie Street
328 ft
·
13 sec
·
Prairie Street
15
Turn right onto Louisiana Street
516 ft
·
16 sec
·
Louisiana Street
16
Arrive at destination
Louisiana Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
28 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 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 28 miles from New Waverly, 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.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 105 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 55.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
TX 75; FM 1375 / State Highway 75 South
Turn left onto TX 75; FM 1375 / State Highway 75 South
Navigation decision point
6
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
FM 1375 / FM 1375 West
Turn right onto FM 1375 / FM 1375 West
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
0.6 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
FM 1375 / FM 1375 West
Enter roundabout onto FM 1375 / FM 1375 West
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
7
54.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 5m in
Take the exit toward I 10 East: Beaumont
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
Exit 48A
Toward I 10 East: Beaumont
7
55.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 6m in
Keep slight left at fork toward Milam Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward Milam Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.46 one way
$16.92 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
20 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $9.26 | $18.52 |
| premium | $4.54 | $10.00 | $20.00 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.36 | $24.73 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 19.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 16.8 | 0 | $5.88 | $2.69 |
| Efficient EV | 14 | 0 | $4.90 | $2.24 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 22.4 | 0 | $7.84 | $3.58 |
Gas CO2
20 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (65% 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.
Destination
Houston, TX
Late night in Houston on Sunday
Local time
4:59 AM
CDT
Current temp
70°F
Partly Cloudy
S 5 to 15 mph
0% chance
Live forecast
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 16 at 6:45PM CDT until April 16 at 7:15PM CDT by NWS Midland/Odessa TX
Red Flag Warning
Red Flag Warning issued April 16 at 4:16PM CDT until April 16 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Lubbock TX
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
3 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
1h 8m 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 highway-focused experience, as 97% of your time on the road is spent on high-speed infrastructure. You will spend the bulk of your journey—about 53.5 miles—cruising along I-45, which serves as the primary artery for this drive. Outside of the interstate, the route incorporates brief segments on FM 1375 West and Milam Street to facilitate your start and finish. The character of the road is functional and direct, lacking the technical twists of backroads or rural highways. Behind the wheel, you will feel the transition from the quieter environment of New Waverly directly into the fast-paced traffic flow of Houston.
97% 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: 53.5 mi on I 45.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 45 and FM 1375 West. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near TX 75; FM 1375 / State Highway 75 South.
Driving Effort
5/10
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 56 miles you will encounter 10 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: near the start (TX 75; FM 1375 / State Highway 75 South): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (FM 1375 / FM 1375 West): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.6 miles (FM 1375 / FM 1375 West): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
About the Cities
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.
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 1h 8m. Total distance: 56 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 8m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (97%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 53.5 miles on I 45. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (TX 75; FM 1375 / State Highway 75 South): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (FM 1375 / FM 1375 West): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.6 miles (FM 1375 / FM 1375 West): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Houston, 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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