How far is Aldine, TX from Bellaire, TX?

The driving distance from Aldine, TX to Bellaire, TX is about 21.4 miles (34.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 16.3 miles (26.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 52m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
21.35 mi
00h 26m
Flight
16.35 mi
26.32 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
16.35 mi
Kilometers
26.32 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
21.35 mi
Kilometers
34.36 km
Drive Time
00h 26m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bellaire
Sat, Apr 25, 2:10 AM CDT
Return by in Aldine
Sat, Apr 25, 2:36 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Aldine
2026-04-25T01:43
Arrive Bellaire
Sat, Apr 25, 2:10 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:26 AM to 7:26 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:38 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Aldine
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Houston
TX

The fourth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Houston metropolitan area.

From Aldine
11.1 mi
00h 13m
To Bellaire
10.3 mi
00h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
89°F
Saturday

Patchy Fog then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 25 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S
Destination
88°F
Saturday

Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 25 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Aldine and Bellaire.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Aldine and Bellaire.

  1. 1

    Start on Aldine Bender Road

    121 m · 14 sec · Aldine Bender Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Hardy Road

    2030 ft · 41 sec · East Hardy Road

  3. 3

    Turn slight left

    71 m · 11 sec

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left toward HTR Toll South

    1137 ft · 28 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Hardy Toll Road

    8.2 mi · 9 min · Hardy Toll Road

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on I 610 West: Hardy Street

    1081 ft · 26 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on I 610 West

    2176 ft · 53 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto North Loop East

    12.2 mi · 15 min · North Loop East

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward Bellaire Boulevard, Evergreen Street

    1272 ft · 31 sec

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto West Loop South Frontage Road

    591 ft · 15 sec · West Loop South Frontage Road

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Bellaire Boulevard

    107 m · 21 sec · Bellaire Boulevard

  12. 12

    Turn left onto West Loop South Frontage Road

    8 m · 1 sec · West Loop South Frontage Road

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Loop South Frontage Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Aldine and Bellaire.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
13 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
60.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Loop East
12.2 mi · 57%
Hardy Toll Road
8.2 mi · 38%
I 610 West
0.62 mi · 3%
East Hardy Road
0.38 mi · 2%
Bellaire Boulevard
0.31 mi · 1%
HTR Toll South
0.22 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

North Loop East

Merge slight left onto North Loop East

12.2 mi · 00h 15m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 26m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.1 mi
16.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Houston
00h 13m from Aldine
Leave By
7:38 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Patchy Fog then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Aldine and Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny near Bellaire.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Aldine to Bellaire?

The road trip is about 21.4 miles (34.4 km) and usually takes 00h 26m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Houston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.1 miles from Aldine and 10.3 miles from Bellaire.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 16.3 miles (26.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.1 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:38 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.83 one way or $5.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Aldine and Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny near Bellaire.

Stop Ideas Near Houston

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Houston and the surrounding midpoint area.
Hermann Square
Scenic stop 3.9 mi away

Hermann Square

Houston , TX
900 Bagby St, Houston, TX 77002
Rating 4.5/5 604 reviews Tourist attraction,Park
Houston BCycle: City Hall
Practical stop 3.8 mi away

Houston BCycle: City Hall

Houston , TX
473 McKinney St, Houston, TX 77002
Rating 3.8/5 8 reviews Bicycle rental service,Non-profit organization
Houston City Hall
Meeting point 3.8 mi away

Houston City Hall

Houston , TX
901 Bagby St, Houston, TX 77002
Rating 4.3/5 103 reviews City Hall
Houston Police Department Westside
Nearby stop 14.6 mi away

Houston Police Department Westside

Houston , TX
3203 S Dairy Ashford Rd, Houston, TX 77082
Rating 2.8/5 75 reviews Police department,Police station

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Houston.

RAIL

Houston

1 mi away
902 Washington Ave.
BUS

Houston, TX

2 mi away
2121 Main Street
BUS

Prairie View, TX

70 mi away
44814 US Highway 290 Business \r\n
BUS

Galveston (Texas Eagle Bus), Texas

77 mi away
25th St. and Strand St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Aldine and Bellaire. Straight-line distance: 16.35 mi (26.32 km).

Aldine

#1 Aldine

Census designated place

Population15,869
Coordinates29.9324500, -95.3802100
Altitude25
CountryUnited States
Bellaire

#2 Bellaire

Village in Belmont County, Ohio, United States

Population18,906
Coordinates29.7057900, -95.4588300
Altitude16
CountryUnited States
Start: Aldine Bender Road (-95.380272, 29.932707)
End: West Loop South Frontage Road (-95.458883, 29.705784)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 34 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.75 gal
2.85 L · about $2.83
Round trip
$5.67
1.5 gal · 5.7 L
Estimated CO2
6.7 kg one way
Round trip: 13.3 kg / 29 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $2.83 $5.67
Mid-grade $4.25 $3.19 $6.38
Premium $4.59 $3.44 $6.89
Diesel $3.99 $2.99 $5.99

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Texas · Apr 25, 2026

There is no time difference between Aldine and Bellaire. The current time is 01:43:41.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.