Where to stop

Best places to stop between Houston and Dallas

The I-45 drive runs about 240 miles and 3.5 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 71 of 240

   1. Huntsville, TX

   This is the halfway mark and the best overnight on the route, with 169 miles left to Dallas.

   Hotels in HuntsvilleWhere to stay in Huntsville

2. Mile 186 of 240

   2. Corsicana, TX

   The last big stop before Dallas, 54 miles to go. Top off the tank here.

   Hotels in CorsicanaWhere to stay in Corsicana

Sights worth the detour

• The 67-foot Sam Houston statue
• Buc-ee's in Madisonville
• Collin Street Bakery fruitcake in Corsicana

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