How far is Aldine, TX from Houston, TX?

The driving distance from Aldine, TX to Houston, TX is about 13.9 miles (22.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 11.7 miles (18.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 34m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
13.9 mi
00h 17m
Flight
11.73 mi
18.88 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
11.73 mi
Kilometers
18.88 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
13.9 mi
Kilometers
22.37 km
Drive Time
00h 17m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Houston
Sat, Apr 25, 12:14 AM CDT
Return by in Aldine
Sat, Apr 25, 12:32 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Aldine
2026-04-24T23:57
Arrive Houston
Sat, Apr 25, 12:14 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:17 AM to 7:17 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:56 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
Hilshire Village
TX

City in Harris County, Texas, United States

From Aldine
7.4 mi
00h 08m
To Houston
6.5 mi
00h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Today

Patchy Fog then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 24 9:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph S
Destination
86°F
Today

Patchy Fog then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 24 7:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1.6 km · 1 min · North Loop East

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight left toward I 45 South: Downtown

    2053 ft · 50 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto North Freeway

    2.5 mi · 3 min · North Freeway

  11. 11

    Continue on Gulf Freeway

    83 m · 4 sec · Gulf Freeway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight left toward I 10 East: Beaumont

    2168 ft · 53 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on Milam Street

    1614 ft · 39 sec

  14. 14

    Continue on Milam Street

    2031 ft · 1 min · Milam Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Prairie Street

    100 m · 14 sec · Prairie Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Louisiana Street

    157 m · 17 sec · Louisiana Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Louisiana Street

Car Route Details

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

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
17 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
122.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Hardy Toll Road
8.2 mi · 59%
North Freeway
2.5 mi · 18%
North Loop East
0.98 mi · 7%
Milam Street
0.69 mi · 5%
I 610 West
0.62 mi · 4%
I 10 East
0.41 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Hardy Toll Road

Merge slight left onto Hardy Toll Road

8.2 mi · 00h 09m

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 17m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.2 mi
11.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hilshire Village
00h 08m from Aldine
Leave By
7:56 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Patchy Fog then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Aldine and Patchy Fog then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Houston.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 13.9 miles (22.4 km) and usually takes 00h 17m 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?

Hilshire Village is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.4 miles from Aldine and 6.5 miles from Houston.

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

The direct path is about 11.7 miles (18.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.2 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 7:56 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.85 one way or $3.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.4 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 Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Houston.

Stop Ideas Near Hilshire Village

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 Hilshire Village and the surrounding midpoint area.
Hermann Square
Scenic stop 5.7 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 5.7 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 5.6 mi away

Houston City Hall

Houston , TX
901 Bagby St, Houston, TX 77002
Rating 4.3/5 103 reviews City Hall
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 5.6 mi away

City Hall Annex Garage

Houston , TX
398 Walker St, Houston, TX 77002
Rating 3.0/5 1 reviews Parking lot

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Hilshire Village.

RAIL

Houston

12 mi away
902 Washington Ave.
BUS

Houston, TX

12 mi away
2121 Main Street
BUS

Prairie View, TX

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

Galveston (Texas Eagle Bus), Texas

88 mi away
25th St. and Strand St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Aldine and Houston. Straight-line distance: 11.73 mi (18.88 km).

Aldine

#1 Aldine

Census designated place

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

#2 Houston

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

Population2,316,120
Coordinates29.7632800, -95.3632700
Altitude12
CountryUnited States
Start: Aldine Bender Road (-95.380272, 29.932707)
End: Louisiana Street (-95.363596, 29.76347)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 22 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.49 gal
1.86 L · about $1.85
Round trip
$3.70
0.98 gal · 3.72 L
Estimated CO2
4.4 kg one way
Round trip: 8.7 kg / 19 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $1.85 $3.70
Mid-grade $4.25 $2.08 $4.17
Premium $4.59 $2.25 $4.50
Diesel $3.99 $1.96 $3.91

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 Houston. The current time is 23:57:19.

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.