Origin
Splendora, TX
Morning in Splendora on Tuesday
Local time
7:13 AM
CDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Splendora, TX to Houston, TX
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
45m
Distance
36.3 mi
58 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 41m
★
6 AM
0h 45m
8 AM
0h 53m
10 AM
0h 48m
12 PM
0h 47m
3 PM
0h 48m
5 PM
0h 52m
8 PM
0h 43m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Splendora, TX
Thomas balabaud
Houston, TX
Trace Hudson
Trip Overview
This short 36.5-mile drive from Splendora, TX to Houston, TX will take you about 41 minutes, making it a perfect one-day trip. You'll primarily be on Highway 59, also known as Eastex Freeway Frontage Road and US 59 South, as you make your way into the city. With a fuel cost estimated at $6, this is a budget-friendly excursion. The journey is characterized by frequent turns and local traffic, so be prepared for a less straightforward highway experience. Both locations are situated within the Great Plains region, so you won't be crossing any major geographical boundaries on this relatively quick trip.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Eastex Freeway | 32.5 mi | 37m |
| Eastex Freeway Frontage Road | 1 mi | 1m |
| East Freeway | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Fannin Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| North San Jacinto Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Prairie Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| FM 2090 | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Providence Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Eastex Freeway
— 32.5 mi, about 37m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Splendora, TX and Houston, TX.
1
Start on this road
19 ft
·
8 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto FM 2090
492 ft
·
16 sec
·
FM 2090
3
At end of road, turn left onto US 59 Business; FM 2090
391 ft
·
8 sec
·
Old Highway 59
4
Continue on FM 2090
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
FM 2090
5
Turn left onto Eastex Freeway Frontage Road
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Eastex Freeway Frontage Road
6
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
13 sec
Toward US 59 South
Use the slight left lane.
7
Merge onto I 69; US 59
33 mi
·
37 min
·
Eastex Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
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.
9
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Toward I 10 West: San Antonio
Use the slight right lane.
10
Merge onto I 10; US 90
0.5 mi
·
35 sec
·
East Freeway
11
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
Exit 769B
Toward San Jacinto Street, Main Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Turn straight onto Providence Street
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
Providence Street
13
Continue on North San Jacinto Street
0.3 mi
·
31 sec
·
North San Jacinto Street
14
Continue on Fannin Street
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
·
Fannin Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
15
Turn right onto Prairie Street
0.3 mi
·
48 sec
·
Prairie Street
16
Turn right onto Louisiana Street
516 ft
·
16 sec
·
Louisiana Street
17
Arrive at destination
Louisiana Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
18 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 36 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 18.1 miles from Splendora, 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 115 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 35 — 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
|
FM 2090
Turn left onto FM 2090
Navigation decision point
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 59 Business; FM 2090 / Old Highway 59
At end of road, turn left onto US 59 Business; FM 2090 / Old Highway 59
Navigation decision point
8
34.1 mi into trip
|
~40m 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...
8
34.3 mi into trip
|
~40m 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
8
35 mi into trip
|
~42m 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
$5.49 one way
$10.97 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $6.00 | $12.01 |
| premium | $4.54 | $6.48 | $12.96 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.01 | $16.03 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.9 | 0 | $3.81 | $1.74 |
| Efficient EV | 9.1 | 0 | $3.18 | $1.45 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.5 | 0 | $5.08 | $2.32 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (69% 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
Morning in Houston on Tuesday
Local time
7:13 AM
CDT
Current temp
84°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
15 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
45m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a 'turn-heavy local drive' for this 36.5-mile stretch. While you'll use sections of US 59 South, the overall profile suggests a route with numerous intersections and local road segments rather than a continuous highway cruise, as indicated by the 0% highway share. There isn't a 'longest stretch' noted, implying a fairly consistent pattern of navigation and potential stops or turns throughout the 41-minute duration. This drive will likely feel more like navigating through towns and connecting local roads rather than a pure interstate experience.
95% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 32.5 mi on Eastex Freeway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Eastex Freeway and Eastex Freeway Frontage Road. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near FM 2090.
Driving Effort
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 11 decision points packed into just 36.3 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 45m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (FM 2090): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (US 59 Business; FM 2090 / Old Highway 59): Navigation decision point; at 34.1 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
127 ft
35 ft
Total Climb
68 ft
Total Descent
160 ft
Highest Point
127 ft
Elevation Range
92 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
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 Splendora, TX to Houston, TX, road signs begin pointing toward San Antonio along the way.
San Antonio
34.1 mi in
|
~40m
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 45m. Total distance: 36.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
45m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (95%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 32.5 miles on Eastex Freeway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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.
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 (FM 2090): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (US 59 Business; FM 2090 / Old Highway 59): Navigation decision point; at 34.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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