Trip from Raymondville, 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 20, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

6h 13m

Distance

307.5 mi

495 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$42

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 38 min

4 AM

6h 1m ★

6 AM

6h 14m

8 AM

6h 39m

10 AM

6h 23m

12 PM

6h 20m

3 PM

6h 24m

5 PM

6h 38m

8 PM

6h 6m

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

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city in and county seat of Willacy County, Texas, United States

Raymondville, TX

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Houston, TX

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Trip Overview

Raymondville to Houston is 307.5 miles and takes about 6h 13m via U.S. Highway 77 and US Highway 59 South, with a fuel budget near $46 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This route stays within the Great Plains region as you travel north through Texas. With 94% of the drive on highways, expect a straightforward trip with minimal city navigation. It's a manageable distance for a single day, making it ideal for those looking to reach their destination without an overnight stop.

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

153.8 miles from Raymondville, TX

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 12m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
U.S. Highway 77	91.1 mi	1h 42m
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
County Road 79	4 mi	15m
Driscoll Bypass	2.3 mi	2m
US 59 Northbound Frontage Road	2 mi	4m

Longest stretch: U.S. Highway 77 — 91.1 mi, about 1h 42m

Traffic on I-69

Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 12 FHWA count stations on your route.

Peak

4 PM

~682 veh/hr typical · worst 936

Quietest

2 AM

~109 veh/hr

Peak-to-quiet ratio

6.3×

busier at peak than in the quiet hours

12a 6a noon 6p 11p

Averaged across 51 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 Raymondville, TX and Houston, TX.

Start on this road

142 ft · 14 sec · this road

Turn left onto US 77 Business

149 ft · 6 sec · South 7th Street

Turn right onto TX 186

0.9 mi · 1 min · East Hidalgo Avenue

Turn left onto Interstate 69E Frontage Road

0.2 mi · 16 sec · Interstate 69E Frontage Road

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 44 sec

Merge onto I 69E; US 77

66 mi · 1 hr 15 min · U.S. Highway 77

Keep slight left at fork

0.2 mi · 14 sec

Merge onto I 69E; US 77

1.2 mi · 1 min · I 69E; US 77

Continue on U.S. Highway 77

12 mi · 12 min · U.S. Highway 77

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 34 sec

Turn straight onto US Highway 77 Frontage Road

485 ft · 17 sec · US Highway 77 Frontage Road

Turn right onto County Road 10

1.0 mi · 4 min · County Road 10

Turn left onto County Road 79

4.0 mi · 15 min · County Road 79

Turn left onto County Road 18

0.2 mi · 43 sec · County Road 18

Turn sharp right

1.1 mi · 2 min

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 57 sec

Merge onto US 77

2.3 mi · 2 min · Driscoll Bypass

Continue on US 77

13 mi · 14 min · U.S. Highway 77

Merge onto I 37; US 77; I 69E

1.4 mi · 1 min · I 37; US 77; I 69E

Keep slight left at fork

0.8 mi · 50 sec

Continue on I 37; US 77; I 69E

463 ft · 5 sec · I 37; US 77; I 69E

Take the exit onto US 77

38 mi · 44 min · US 77

Toward Sinton, Victoria

Turn slight right onto US 77

33 mi · 37 min · United States Highway 77

Keep slight left at fork onto Spur 91

1.5 mi · 1 min · Spur 91

Merge onto US 59

89 mi · 1 hr 38 min · US Highway 59 South

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 37 sec

Continue on 59 Northbound Frontage Road

1.6 mi · 2 min · 59 Northbound Frontage Road

Continue on this road

0.4 mi · 58 sec · this road

Continue on US 59 Northbound Frontage Road

2.0 mi · 4 min · US 59 Northbound Frontage Road

Continue on Southwest Freeway Frontage Road

1.3 mi · 2 min · Southwest Freeway Frontage Road

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 31 sec

Toward I 69 North, US 59 North

Merge onto I 69; US 59

33 mi · 37 min · Southwest Freeway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork

0.9 mi · 1 min

Toward Richmond Avenue, Downtown via Louisiana Street Use the slight left lane.

Take the exit

155 ft · 3 sec

Toward Downtown, Louisiana Street Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on Louisiana Street

1.9 mi · 4 min · Louisiana Street

Use the straight / left lanes.

Arrive at destination

Louisiana Street

Trip Plan

Given the 6h 13m estimated drive time, starting in the morning is advisable to ensure you arrive with daylight. The route is mostly highway, so fuel stops should be planned strategically, as services might be spaced further apart on certain stretches. The longest stretch without a major road change is over 91 miles, so ensure you have adequate fuel before entering that segment. With a fuel cost estimated around $46 and a single-day duration, this trip offers flexibility; you can depart later if needed, but an early start will provide a more relaxed pace.

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 153.8 miles from Raymondville, TX, or about 3h 12m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 91.1 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 68 miles or 1h 18m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 153.8 miles or 3h 12m 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 2m

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 Raymondville, 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 Raymondville, TX

This is one driving day of about 307.5 miles and 6h 13m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 68 miles from Raymondville, 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 91.1 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Yoakum, TX

154 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

San Diego, TX

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 68 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Aransas Pass, TX

Meal break

The midpoint is around 153.8 miles from Raymondville, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

2.2 mi from route

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

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour

Sugar Land, Texas

Hours: 4–10 pm

+18329994572

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 86.2 and 305.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

86.2 mi into trip | ~1h 53m in

Turn sharp right

Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach

105.5 mi into trip | ~2h 16m in | US 77

Take the exit onto US 77 toward Sinton, Victoria

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

Toward Sinton, Victoria

272.1 mi into trip | ~5h 30m in | I 69; US 59 / Southwest Freeway

Merge onto I 69; US 59 / Southwest Freeway

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

304.7 mi into trip | ~6h 8m 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...

305.6 mi into trip | ~6h 9m 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

$42.12 one way

$84.24 round trip

$3.48/gal 25.4 MPG avg 108 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$3.89	$47.05	$94.09
premium	$4.23	$51.15	$102.30
diesel	$4.80	$58.06	$116.12

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$42

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$67–$92

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 107.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.

Driving Electric?

About $32 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	92.3	1	$32.29	$14.76
Efficient EV	76.9	0	$26.91	$12.30
EV Truck/SUV	123	1	$43.05	$19.68

Gas CO2

108 kg

EV CO2

36 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 Jul 17, 2026

Origin

Raymondville, TX

Late night in Raymondville on Monday

Local time

2:31 AM

CDT

Current temp

96°F

Mostly Sunny

SE 17 mph 1% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued July 17 at 2:31PM CDT until July 19 at 1:30PM CDT by NWS Austin/San Antonio TX

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued July 17 at 2:31PM CDT until July 19 at 6:30AM CDT by NWS Austin/San Antonio TX

Destination

Houston, TX

Late night in Houston on Monday

Local time

2:31 AM

CDT

Current temp

94°F

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

S 5 to 10 mph 20% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued July 17 at 2:31PM CDT until July 19 at 1:30PM CDT by NWS Austin/San Antonio TX

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued July 17 at 2:31PM CDT until July 19 at 6:30AM CDT by NWS Austin/San Antonio 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

2 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 13m 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.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Padre Island National Seashore

National Seashore

Protecting sixty-six miles of wild coastline along the Gulf of America, the narrow barrier island is home to one of the last intact coastal prairie habitats in the United States. Along the hypersaline...

27 mi from route ~67 min detour $25 near mile 42.4

Park Closure: UPDATE: BIB Boat Ramp & Parking Closed for Paving May 3-15

Park Closure: UPDATE Malaquite Campground & dump station closed through May 28

View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

What kind of drive is this?

This drive is predominantly highway cruising, with 94% of the 307.5 miles on major roads. You'll experience a significant stretch of 91.1 miles on U.S. Highway 77 before transitioning to US Highway 59 South. Be prepared for a mostly uninterrupted highway experience, which means fewer opportunities for quick stops but a steady pace. The transition off the main highways will likely involve more local traffic and a decrease in speed.

94% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.

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

Longest single stretch: 91.1 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 86.2 miles in.

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 307.5 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 86.2 miles: Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 105.5 miles (US 77): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 272.1 miles (I 69; US 59 / Southwest Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

102 ft 23 ft

Total Climb

120 ft

Total Descent

117 ft

Highest Point

102 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 Raymondville, TX and Houston, TX, road signs point toward Sinton and Victoria.

Sinton

105.5 mi in | ~2h 16m | via US 77

Victoria

105.5 mi in | ~2h 16m | via US 77

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. === 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 6h 13m. Total distance: 307.5 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

6h 13m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 91.1 miles on U.S. Highway 77. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Yes — we found about 13 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 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. There are 13 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.

Yes — Padre Island National Seashore. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.

Not recommended in a single day. At 6.2 hours each way, a round trip means 12.5 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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, NPS for national parks, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Main Roads

Traffic on I-69

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Stops Along Your Drive

Victoria County Northbound Rest Area

Love's Travel Stop

TA

Victoria County Southbound Rest Area

Kenedy County Rest Area

Buc-ee's

Pilot Travel Center

Love's Travel Stop

Love's Travel Stop

Service Plaza

Service Plaza

Love's Travel Stop

San Patricio County Northbound Rest Area

Downtown Aquarium

Union Station

Cidercade Houston

Barbara Fish Daniel Nature Play Area and Picnic Pavilion

Midtown Park

Brazos River Park

Waugh Drive Bat Colony

Escape Again Rooms

Heads-up: tricky spots

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Raymondville, TX

Houston, TX

Same local time

2 degrees cooler at arrival

6h 13m on the road

National Parks Near This Route

Padre Island National Seashore

What kind of drive is this?

How Hard Is This Drive?

Elevation Profile

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

About the Cities

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?

Are there national parks near this route?

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

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