How far is Alvin, TX from Jasper, IN?
The driving distance from Alvin, TX to Jasper, IN is about 956.7 miles (1539.6 km), with a travel time of about 17h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 781 miles (1256.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 34h 37m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 17h 18m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Alvin and Jasper.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Alvin and Jasper.
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Start on West Sealy Street
3 m · 8 sec · West Sealy Street
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Turn left onto North Gordon Street
1900 ft · 40 sec · North Gordon Street
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Turn left onto West State Highway 6
10 mi · 15 min · West State Highway 6
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Take the ramp slight right toward TX 288 North
2024 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left onto Nolan Ryan Expressway
1.9 mi · 2 min · Nolan Ryan Expressway
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Continue on South Freeway
586 ft · 8 sec · South Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Brazoria County Expressway
14.3 mi · 17 min · Brazoria County Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Cleveland, Victoria
1381 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight right onto South Freeway
2775 ft · 39 sec · South Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on TX 288, US 59 North: Dallas, Galveston, Downtown, Cleveland
135 m · 11 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 69 North, US 59 North: Cleveland, Elgin Avenue, Tuam Avenue
1227 ft · 30 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 69, US 59 North: Cleveland
1438 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left onto Southwest Freeway
1.1 km · 50 sec · Southwest Freeway
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Continue on Eastex Freeway
39.8 mi · 47 min · Eastex Freeway
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Keep slight left
1.1 km · 44 sec
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Continue straight
42 mi · 44 min
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Continue straight
36.2 mi · 41 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 59 North, Loop 287 East: Nacogdoches
5.7 mi · 8 min
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Keep slight right to continue on US 59 North: Nacogdoches
15.6 mi · 17 min
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Turn left
1.2 km · 1 min
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Continue straight
1527 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left onto Southwest Stallings Drive
5.9 mi · 7 min · Southwest Stallings Drive
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Continue on North US Highway 59
1.4 km · 58 sec · North US Highway 59
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Take the exit left
933 ft · 25 sec
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Continue straight
741 ft · 20 sec
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Merge slight left onto US Highway 259
11.2 mi · 13 min · US Highway 259
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Continue on US Route 259
3 mi · 3 min · US Route 259
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Continue on South Railroad Avenue
2.6 mi · 3 min · South Railroad Avenue
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Turn right
24.9 mi · 26 min
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Take the ramp left
1499 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left onto Southwest Loop
3.1 mi · 4 min · Southwest Loop
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Take the exit slight right
1409 ft · 39 sec
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Turn left
68.2 mi · 1 hr 18 min
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Continue straight
2.9 mi · 3 min
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Turn left onto Loop 59
2.2 mi · 3 min · Loop 59
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Continue on North Louise Street
14.6 mi · 16 min · North Louise Street
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Keep slight right
4.2 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 369 North, US 59 North: Texarkana, Dallas, Little Rock
4.3 mi · 5 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 30 East, US 59: Little Rock
7.4 mi · 9 min
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Continue on Purple Heart Trail
133.5 mi · 2 hr 16 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Keep slight right to continue on East Belt Freeway
10 mi · 12 min · East Belt Freeway
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Take the exit right toward I 40: Memphis, Fort Smith
1161 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East: Memphis
2525 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
117.2 mi · 1 hr 58 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 55 North: Blytheville, Saint Louis
1.2 km · 2 min
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Continue on Blues Highway
130.5 mi · 2 hr 16 min · Blues Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 57 North, US 60 East: Chicago
2749 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
112.8 mi · 2 hr 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I-64 east: Louisville
2239 ft · 55 sec
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Merge slight left
108.7 mi · 1 hr 57 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 231 North
2041 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left
14.6 mi · 17 min
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Turn left onto Newton Street
87 m · 6 sec · Newton Street
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Turn right onto West 7th Street
85 m · 14 sec · West 7th Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
53 m · 10 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Court House Square
57 m · 16 sec · Court House Square
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Court House Square
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Alvin and Jasper.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Purple Heart Trail
Continue on Purple Heart Trail
134 mi · 02h 16m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Alvin and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Jasper.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Alvin to Jasper?
The road trip is about 956.7 miles (1539.6 km) and usually takes 17h 18m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Jacksonville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 477.8 miles from Alvin and 478.8 miles from Jasper.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 781 miles (1256.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 175.7 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 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $129.60 one way or $259.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 300 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Alvin and Jasper, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Alvin and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Jasper.
Stop Ideas Near Jacksonville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Jacksonville.
Little Rock Union Station
Malvern station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Alvin and Jasper. Straight-line distance: 780.98 mi (1256.86 km).
#1 Alvin
City in Brazoria County, Texas, United States
| Population | 27,140 |
| Coordinates | 29.4238500, -95.2441000 |
| Altitude | 13 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Jasper
City in Dubois County, Indiana, United States
| Population | 15,667 |
| Coordinates | 38.3914400, -86.9311100 |
| Altitude | 142 |
| Country | United States |
End: Jasper (-86.93111, 38.39144)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 1540 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 31h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 23h 55m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 19h 07m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 15h 56m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 13h 40m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 11h 56m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.84 | $129.60 | $259.21 |
| Mid-grade | $4.35 | $146.75 | $293.51 |
| Premium | $4.72 | $159.45 | $318.90 |
| Diesel | $5.78 | $195.00 | $390.00 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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