Where to stop

Best places to stop between Houston and College Station

The US-290 and TX-6 drive runs about 95 miles and 1.75 hours. These are the towns worth pulling off for, in the order you reach them, with how far into the drive each one sits.

1. Mile 51 of 95

   1. Hempstead, TX

   This is the halfway mark and the best overnight on the route, with 44 miles left to College Station.

   Hotels in HempsteadWhere to stay in Hempstead

2. Mile 72 of 95

   2. Navasota, TX

   The last big stop before College Station, 23 miles to go. Top off the tank here.

   Hotels in NavasotaWhere to stay in Navasota

Sights worth the detour

• Kyle Field
• George H.W. Bush Presidential Library
• Messina Hof Winery in Bryan

Gas, food and rest areas by mile

Open the route in XCRSN to see every gas station, EV charger, rest area and restaurant listed by mile, with live fuel prices.

More on this drive

• Full drive guide
• Can you drive it in one day?
• Halfway point
• Gas cost