How far is Aldine, TX from La Porte, TX?

The driving distance from Aldine, TX to La Porte, TX is about 36.5 miles (58.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 28.4 miles (45.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 16m 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
36.51 mi
00h 38m
Flight
28.42 mi
45.73 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
28.42 mi
Kilometers
45.73 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
36.51 mi
Kilometers
58.75 km
Drive Time
00h 38m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in La Porte
Thu, Apr 23, 1:27 AM CDT
Return by in Aldine
Thu, Apr 23, 2:05 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Aldine
2026-04-23T00:49
Arrive La Porte
Thu, Apr 23, 1:27 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:38 AM to 7:38 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:14 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
Cloverleaf
TX

Census designated place

From Aldine
18.6 mi
00h 19m
To La Porte
17.8 mi
00h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Thursday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SE
Destination
77°F
Thursday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Aldine and La Porte.

  1. 1

    Start on Aldine Bender Road

    121 m · 14 sec · Aldine Bender Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Hardy Road

    2129 ft · 48 sec · East Hardy Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North Sam Houston Parkway East

    1.5 km · 2 min · North Sam Houston Parkway East

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight left toward BW 8 East

    1066 ft · 26 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto North Sam Houston Parkway East

    4.8 mi · 6 min · North Sam Houston Parkway East

  6. 6

    Continue on North Sam Houston Tollway East

    13.2 mi · 15 min · North Sam Houston Tollway East

  7. 7

    Continue on East Sam Houston Parkway North

    4.3 mi · 5 min · East Sam Houston Parkway North

  8. 8

    Continue on East Sam Houston Tollway North

    3.1 mi · 4 min · East Sam Houston Tollway North

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward TX 225: Deer Park, Houston

    682 ft · 17 sec

  10. 10

    Continue on TX 225: Deer Park, Houston

    981 ft · 24 sec

  11. 11

    Continue on East Sam Houston Parkway South

    885 ft · 30 sec · East Sam Houston Parkway South

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Pasadena Freeway Frontage Road

    1045 ft · 23 sec · Pasadena Freeway Frontage Road

  13. 13

    Take the ramp straight toward TX 225 East

    851 ft · 21 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Pasadena Freeway

    1108 ft · 15 sec · Pasadena Freeway

  15. 15

    Continue on La Porte Freeway

    6.8 mi · 8 min · La Porte Freeway

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on TX 146 South: La Porte

    2908 ft · 1 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    1.4 km · 1 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward TX 146 Business

    1191 ft · 29 sec

  19. 19

    Turn straight onto State Highway 146 North

    927 ft · 26 sec · State Highway 146 North

  20. 20

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    1 km · 1 min · West Main Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto North Broadway Street

    53 m · 37 sec · North Broadway Street

  22. 22

    Continue on North Broadway Street

    4 m · 1 sec · North Broadway Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Broadway Street

Car Route Details

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

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
23 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
63 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Sam Houston Tollway East
13.2 mi · 36%
La Porte Freeway
6.77 mi · 19%
North Sam Houston Parkway East
5.76 mi · 16%
East Sam Houston Parkway North
4.31 mi · 12%
East Sam Houston Tollway North
3.06 mi · 8%
TX 146 South
1.42 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

North Sam Houston Tollway East

Continue on North Sam Houston Tollway East

13.2 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 38m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.1 mi
28.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cloverleaf
00h 19m from Aldine
Leave By
7:14 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Aldine and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near La Porte.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Aldine to La Porte?

The road trip is about 36.5 miles (58.8 km) and usually takes 00h 38m 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?

Cloverleaf is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.6 miles from Aldine and 17.8 miles from La Porte.

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

The direct path is about 28.4 miles (45.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.1 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 7:14 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.87 one way or $9.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Aldine and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near La Porte.

Stop Ideas Near Cloverleaf

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 Cloverleaf and the surrounding midpoint area.
Hermann Square
Scenic stop 12.6 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 12.7 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 12.7 mi away

Houston City Hall

Houston , TX
901 Bagby St, Houston, TX 77002
Rating 4.3/5 103 reviews City Hall
City of Pasadena Construction Permits
Nearby stop 9.6 mi away

City of Pasadena Construction Permits

Pasadena , TX
1114 Davis St, Pasadena, TX 77506
Rating 2.5/5 18 reviews Public works department

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Houston

19 mi away
902 Washington Ave.
BUS

Houston, TX

20 mi away
2121 Main Street
BUS

Galveston (Texas Eagle Bus), Texas

66 mi away
25th St. and Strand St.
BUS

Prairie View, TX

86 mi away
44814 US Highway 290 Business \r\n

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Aldine and La Porte. Straight-line distance: 28.42 mi (45.73 km).

Aldine

#1 Aldine

Census designated place

Population15,869
Coordinates29.9324500, -95.3802100
Altitude25
CountryUnited States
La Porte

#2 La Porte

City in LaPorte County, Indiana, United States of America

Population35,775
Coordinates29.6657800, -95.0193700
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: Aldine Bender Road (-95.380272, 29.932707)
End: North Broadway Street (-95.019323, 29.66578)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 59 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.29 gal
4.88 L · about $4.87
Round trip
$9.75
2.58 gal · 9.76 L
Estimated CO2
11.5 kg one way
Round trip: 22.9 kg / 50 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $4.87 $9.75
Mid-grade $4.25 $5.49 $10.97
Premium $4.59 $5.92 $11.84
Diesel $3.99 $5.15 $10.30

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Aldine and La Porte. The current time is 00:49:59.

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.