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Trip from Spearman, 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

11h 55m

Distance

661.9 mi

1,065 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

2-day trip

Fuel Cost

$100

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 32 min
4 AM
11h 45m ★
6 AM
11h 56m
8 AM
12h 17m
10 AM
12h 3m
12 PM
12h 1m
3 PM
12h 4m
5 PM
12h 16m
8 PM
11h 49m

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

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

Spearman, TX

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Downtown houston-tx

Houston, TX

Trace Hudson

Trip Overview

Embarking on this 651.5-mile journey from Spearman, TX, to Houston, TX, will take you approximately 10 hours and 15 minutes of driving time. This long-distance drive traverses the Great Plains, remaining within Texas for its entirety. Given the substantial duration, it's best planned as a two-day trip to avoid fatigue. The estimated fuel cost for this route is around $100, and you'll likely make about two planned stops along the way. This route is a straightforward traverse across the state, offering a consistent driving experience.

Trip Pace

Best split across 2 days

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

Break Rhythm

3 planned breaks

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

Midpoint

330.9 miles from Spearman, TX

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 6h 2m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Julius Schepps Freeway 237.2 mi 4h 9m
Central East Freeway 99.2 mi 1h 46m
State Highway 70 83.4 mi 1h 35m
US Highway 287 81.8 mi 1h 27m
US Highway 287 East 40.5 mi 42m
West 2nd Street 27.8 mi 30m
East Kenneth Avenue 21.4 mi 23m
SH 183 TEXpress 15 mi 14m
Longest stretch: Julius Schepps Freeway — 237.2 mi, about 4h 9m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

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Start on FM 759; FM 760

177 ft · 5 sec · Northwest Court
2

Turn right onto FM 759; FM 760

340 ft · 7 sec · Northeast Court Street
3

Continue on FM 759; FM 760

21 mi · 23 min · East Kenneth Avenue
4

Turn right onto TX 70

44 mi · 44 min · State Highway 70
5

Turn left onto Loop 171

6.2 mi · 6 min · Loop 171
6

At end of road, turn right onto TX 273; Loop 171

0.1 mi · 7 sec · State Highway 273
7

Continue on TX 273; Loop 171

2.9 mi · 3 min · TX 273; Loop 171
8

At end of road, turn left onto SH 70

22 mi · 26 min · State Highway 70
9

Continue on TX 70

0.3 mi · 34 sec · I 40 Service Road
10

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 35 sec
Toward I 40 East: Oklahoma City
11

Merge onto I 40; TX 70

2.4 mi · 2 min · I 40; TX 70
12

Take the exit onto TX 70

0.6 mi · 1 min · TX 70
Exit 124 Toward Texas 70 South: Clarendon
13

Turn slight right

148 ft · 6 sec
14

Turn slight right onto TX 70

17 mi · 24 min · State Highway 70
15

At end of road, turn left onto US 287; TX 70

28 mi · 30 min · West 2nd Street
16

Turn slight right onto US 287

14 mi · 13 min · US Highway 287
17

Continue on US 287

0.7 mi · 58 sec · Burnett Street
18

Continue on US 287

14 mi · 14 min · US Highway 287
19

Continue on US 287

2.8 mi · 3 min · Avenue F Northwest
20

Continue on US 287

54 mi · 58 min · US Highway 287
21

Continue on US 287

4.1 mi · 4 min · Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
22

Continue on US 70; US 183; US 287

41 mi · 42 min · US Highway 287 East
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
23

Continue on US 287

4.6 mi · 4 min · Northwest Freeway
24

Keep slight right at fork onto US 287

0.6 mi · 42 sec · Northwest Freeway
Toward I 44 West, US 277 South, US 281 South, US 287 South: Wichita Falls
25

Merge onto I 44; US 277; US 281; US 287

2.5 mi · 3 min · Central Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
26

Continue on US 277; US 281; US 287

0.9 mi · 1 min · Lloyd Ruby Overpass
Use the straight lane.
27

Continue on US 281; US 287

0.9 mi · 1 min · Central East Freeway
28

Keep slight right at fork onto US 82; US 287

1.8 mi · 1 min · Central East Freeway
29

Keep slight right at fork onto US 82; US 287

97 mi · 1 hr 43 min · Central East Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
30

Continue on US 81; US 287

4.6 mi · 4 min · US 81; US 287
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
31

Merge onto I 35W; US 287

2.3 mi · 2 min · North Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
32

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 24 sec
Exit 57 Toward I 820 Use the slight right lane.
33

Keep slight left at fork

1.0 mi · 1 min
Toward I 820 East Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
34

Merge onto I 820

0.4 mi · 24 sec · Northeast Loop
35

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 7 sec
Toward I 820 Express East Toll
36

Merge onto I 820 TEXpress

5.5 mi · 5 min · I 820 TEXpress
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
37

Continue on TX 121 TEXpress; TX 183 TEXpress

4.4 mi · 4 min · SH 121/183 TEXpress
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
38

Continue on TX 183 TEXpress

12 mi · 11 min · SH 183 TEXpress
Toward TX 183 Express East Use the straight / slight right lanes.
39

Keep slight right at fork onto TX 183 TEXpress

3.3 mi · 3 min · SH 183 TEXpress
40

Merge onto TX 183

0.8 mi · 50 sec · John W Carpenter Freeway
41

Merge onto I 35E

3.9 mi · 4 min · North Stemmons Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
42

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 22 sec
Exit 429B Toward Continental Avenue, Commerce Street West Use the slight right lane.
43

Turn straight onto North Stemmons Freeway

0.1 mi · 18 sec · North Stemmons Freeway
44

Turn left onto Continental Avenue

0.3 mi · 49 sec · Continental Avenue
Use the left / straight lanes.
45

Turn left onto McKinney Avenue

0.2 mi · 24 sec · McKinney Avenue
46

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 29 sec
Toward US 75 North
47

Merge onto Spur 366

0.4 mi · 37 sec · Woodall Rodgers Freeway
48

Keep slight right at fork

0.5 mi · 49 sec
Toward I 45 South: Houston Use the slight right lane.
49

Merge onto I 45

3.1 mi · 3 min · Julius Schepps Freeway
Use the straight / right lanes.
50

Keep slight left at fork onto I 45

234 mi · 4 hr 5 min · Julius Schepps Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
51

Continue on I 45

271 ft · 3 sec · Gulf Freeway
Use the left / straight lanes.
52

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 52 sec
Exit 48A Toward I 10 East: Beaumont Use the slight left / straight lanes.
53

Keep slight left at fork

0.3 mi · 39 sec
Toward Milam Street Use the slight left lane.
54

Continue on Milam Street

0.4 mi · 1 min · Milam Street
55

Turn right onto Prairie Street

328 ft · 13 sec · Prairie Street
56

Turn right onto Louisiana Street

516 ft · 16 sec · Louisiana Street
57

Arrive at destination

Louisiana Street

Trip Plan

For this 10-hour, 15-minute drive covering 651.5 miles, splitting it over two days is highly recommended to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience. Aim to depart early in the morning on your first day to maximize daylight hours. Plan for at least two stops to stretch your legs, refuel, and grab a bite, considering the $100 fuel budget. Given the non-highway nature of this route, be prepared for varying speed limits and potential traffic within smaller towns. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as services might be more spaced out on state highways compared to interstates.

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 3 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 330.9 miles from Spearman, TX, or about 6h 2m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 237.2 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 146 miles or 2h 44m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 330.9 miles or 6h 2m 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 330.9 miles or 6h 2m

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 10h 50m

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 Spearman, 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.

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

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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 Spearman, TX

Aim for roughly 331 miles and 6 hours of wheel time on this day.

Day 2

Finish the approach into Houston, TX

Aim for roughly 331 miles and 6 hours of wheel time on this day.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 146 miles from Spearman, TX.
This route usually feels better as a 2-day drive than as one long push.
Plan about 3 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Julius Schepps Freeway for about 237.2 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Downtown Wichita Falls, TX, TX

First major stop

Coffee and fuel

Wichita Falls, TX

218 mi into the route

Best for: Coffee, fuel, and an easy first stretch

This is a natural early stop once the first hours of the drive are behind you.

city in Dallas, Tarrant, and Ellis counties in Texas, United States

Second major stop

Overnight candidate

Grand Prairie, TX

437 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 Grand Prairie, TX

Popular next leg

Grand Prairie, TX to Houston, TX

250 mi · 4h 29m

Overnight Options

Night 1

Sanger, TX

331 mi · about 6h in

A practical overnight split lands near Sanger, TX after about 331 miles or 6 hours of driving.

Find hotels

Pacing Suggestions

Memphis, TX

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 146 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Sanger, TX

Meal break

The midpoint is around 330.9 miles from Spearman, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Julius Schepps Freeway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 237.2 miles.

Overnight split

Hotel stop

For a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 331 miles or 6 hours on the road.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Downtown Aquarium

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Houston, Texas

Near the end, right off the route

0.2 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 661.9

Hours: 10 am–8:30 pm

+17132233474

Visit website

Murmurs

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Spearman, Texas

0.4 mi

Salt and Light

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Spearman, Texas

0.5 mi

Downtown Aquarium

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.2 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 661.9

Houston, Texas

Hours: 10 am–8:30 pm

+17132233474

Visit website

Murmurs

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

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

Spearman, Texas

Hours: 10:30 am–2 pm

+18066593580

Salt and Light

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

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

Spearman, Texas

Hours: 11 am–2 pm

+18062028723

Cidercade Houston

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 661.9

Houston, Texas

Hours: 10 am–12 pm

+13462417524

Visit website

El Mariachi Restaurant

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

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

Spearman, Texas

Hours: 7 am–8 pm

+18067361058

Visit website

Piglet’s Cafe

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

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

Spearman, Texas

Hours: 5 am–10 pm

+18066398069

Children's Museum Houston

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

3.1 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 661.9

Houston, Texas

Hours: 9 am–8 pm

+17135221138

Visit website

Union Station

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 661.9

Houston, Texas

+17132598070

Visit website

Maniac’s Mansion (TAG’s)

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 283.7

Wichita Falls, Texas

Hours: 5–9 pm

+19402575543

Visit website

City Park

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 425.5

Dallas, Texas

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+19724823055

Visit website

Museum of North Texas History

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 283.7

Wichita Falls, Texas

Hours: 10 am–4 pm

+19403227628

Visit website

Barbara Fish Daniel Nature Play Area and Picnic Pavilion

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 661.9

Houston, Texas

Hours: 7 am–8 pm

+17137520314

Visit website

Midtown Park

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 661.9

Houston, Texas

Hours: 8 am–10 pm

+17135267577

Visit website

Waugh Drive Bat Colony

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 661.9

Houston, Texas

Hours: Open 24 hours

+17137520314

Visit website

Houston Zoo

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~9 min detour

3.7 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 661.9

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 35

5 decision points cluster between mile 390 and 660.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

7
390 mi into trip | ~7h 6m in

Take the exit toward I 820

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Exit 57 Toward I 820
7
390.4 mi into trip | ~7h 6m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 820 East

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left / slight right lanes. Toward I 820 East
8
421.4 mi into trip | ~7h 39m in

Take the exit toward Continental Avenue, Commerce Street West

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 429B Toward Continental Avenue, Commerce Street West
7
422.9 mi into trip | ~7h 42m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 45 South: Houston

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Toward I 45 South: Houston
7
660.6 mi into trip | ~11h 52m 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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$100.01 one way

$200.03 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 232 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.20 $109.47 $218.95
premium $4.54 $118.18 $236.36
diesel $5.61 $146.14 $292.28

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$100

Hotel (1n)

$80–$140

Meals

$50–$100

Total

$230–$340

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 231.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $70 in charging · 2 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 198.6 2 $69.50 $31.77
Efficient EV 165.5 1 $57.92 $26.48
EV Truck/SUV 264.8 3 $92.67 $42.36

Gas CO2

232 kg

EV CO2

77 kg (67% less)

Plan for 2 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.

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

Spearman, TX

Night in Spearman on Saturday

Local time

9:45 PM

CDT

Current temp

52°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Houston, TX

Night in Houston on Saturday

Local time

9:45 PM

CDT

Current temp

71°F

Mostly Cloudy

S 5 to 10 mph 8% chance Live forecast

Dust Advisory

Dust Advisory issued April 18 at 1:54AM CDT until April 18 at 4:00AM CDT by NWS Midland/Odessa TX

Freeze Watch

Freeze Watch issued April 18 at 1:48AM CDT until April 19 at 9:00AM CDT by NWS Lubbock 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

19 degrees warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

11h 55m 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 route is characterized by its extensive use of non-highway roads, with a 0% highway share, meaning you'll be navigating primarily through local and state routes like Northeast Court Street, East Kenneth Avenue, and Highway 70. The longest uninterrupted stretch is not specified, but the absence of highway driving suggests a more varied pace, potentially involving town traversals and lower speed limits. Expect a driving experience that is more connected to the landscape and local communities rather than the typical interstate rush.

89% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
57 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 237.2 mi on Julius Schepps Freeway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

10/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Julius Schepps Freeway and Central East Freeway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 390 miles in.

Driving Effort 10/10

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 35 significant decision points across 661.9 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 390 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 390.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 421.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Spearman, TX and Houston, TX, road signs point toward Texas 70 South: Clarendon and Commerce Street West.

Texas 70 South: Clarendon

100.3 mi in | ~1h 47m | via TX 70

Commerce Street West

421.4 mi in | ~7h 39m

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).

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 237.2 miles on Julius Schepps Freeway. 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 331 miles on day one.

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 3 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.

The main spots that need attention: at 390 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 390.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 421.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Not recommended in a single day. At 11.9 hours each way, a round trip means 23.9 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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