Road trip cost
At 1185 miles and roughly 19 hr 6 min of driving, the route from Myrtle Beach, SC to Houston, TX is a long-haul trip. Budget for multiple fuel stops, food, and possibly an overnight stay — gas alone can run well over a hundred dollars depending on your vehicle.
1185 mi
19 hr 6 min
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5
3 suggested fuel stops
Key takeaway
Drive intensity
Consider an overnight stop.
Pre-filled with the Myrtle Beach → Houston distance.
Estimated Trip Cost
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Total miles: 1,185 (one way).
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Estimated one-way fuel cost at $3.45/gal (US average). Adjust for your local price.
Assuming a 28 MPG sedan over the 1185-mile route.
$133.31
one way · ~42.3 gal
$146.01
one way · ~42.3 gal
$162.94
one way · ~42.3 gal
A typical 28 MPG sedan with a 12.5-gallon tank covers about 350 miles per fill-up. Plan 3 stops along the way and fuel up before any remote stretches.
Assuming a realistic 230-mile highway range, plan 5 DC fast-charging stops. Tesla Superchargers and Electrify America have strong coverage on most US corridors.
Midpoint
Montgomery, AL
Roughly halfway between Myrtle Beach and Houston. A natural place to fuel up, grab a meal, swap drivers, or stop overnight on longer drives.
Route personality
Cross-country haulBeach destinationOvernight-friendlyMyrtle Beach, SC
Houston, TX
Summer
Peak beach and theme-park traffic; expect 20–40% longer drive times around weekends.
Hurricane season (Jun–Nov)
Tropical storms can cause sudden closures and price spikes — check NOAA before long Southeast or Gulf drives.
Flying is often cheaper for one person at this distance. Driving makes sense for families, road-trippers, or anyone bringing gear.
A one-way drive uses about $146 in gas (28 MPG, $3.45/gal). A typical short domestic flight costs $80–$220 per person plus $30–$60/day for airport parking and any baggage fees.
Late spring and early fall avoid both crowded summer beach traffic and winter storms.
Mostly toll-free — you can drive this without a transponder.
Comfort matters more than MPG on this distance. A larger sedan, hybrid SUV, or full-size SUV for families works well.
Very high — strongly consider an overnight stop rather than pushing through in a single day.
At 19 hr 6 min of driving, splitting the trip across two days is safer and more enjoyable. Budget hotels along the route typically run $70–$130/night.
This 1185-mile route between Myrtle Beach, SC and Houston, TX is a popular drive in the region. Expect roughly 19 hr 6 min behind the wheel under normal traffic conditions.
The drive is about 1185 miles and takes roughly 19 hr 6 min under normal traffic. Add buffer for stops, construction, and rush hour around either city.
In a 28 MPG sedan, expect about 42.3 gallons one way. A 22 MPG SUV would use roughly 53.9 gallons.
At the US average of $3.45/gal, a 28 MPG vehicle costs about $146.01 one way. Round trip roughly doubles that. Use the calculator above for your exact MPG and local gas price.
A typical gas sedan needs about 3 fuel stops one way. A modern EV with ~230 miles of highway range needs about 5 DC fast-charges.
Flying is often cheaper for one person at this distance. Driving makes sense for families, road-trippers, or anyone bringing gear.
Late spring and early fall avoid both crowded summer beach traffic and winter storms.
Montgomery, AL is roughly halfway and makes a natural fuel, food, or overnight break.
Estimated 1185-mile fuel cost for each pick at average US prices. Tap any vehicle for a full cost breakdown.
Cheapest to drive
57 MPG · hybrid
~$72
est. one-way fuel cost
See full breakdownBest EV
134 MPGe · ev
~$47
est. one-way charging cost
See full breakdownBest sedan
37 MPG · sedan
~$110
est. one-way fuel cost
See full breakdownBest SUV for comfort
33 MPG · suv
~$124
est. one-way fuel cost
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26 MPG · truck
~$157
est. one-way fuel cost
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