I’d argue there’s no such thing as a reverse commute in Houston anymore. 45, 59, and 10 are very busy in every direction from 730am to 10am and 330pm until after 7pm. If it touches a 610, Westpark, or Beltway entrance ramp there will be traffic.
I drove the “reverse commute” from the Heights to Memorial City for about 6 years. I often worked out before work. If I wasn’t on I-10 by 730am, I was screwed. I left at 430pm everyday and traffic was always miserable.
I live in Memorial now and commute to Greenway Plaza. Much better commute. I just never get on the interstates or 610. Any construction or even a lawn crew blocking a lane causes massive delays, but Briar Forest/San Felipe, Westheimer, and Richmond will all get you east/west.
Many people in my office work the graveyard shift. 5am - 3pm. Katy guys swear by it, but if they don’t leave at 3 they’re cooked. They never attend happy hours, but hey they made their choice.