How far is Bellaire, TX from Pasadena, TX?
The driving distance from Bellaire, TX to Pasadena, TX is about 18.8 miles (30.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 15 miles (24.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 51m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 25m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The fourth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Houston metropolitan area.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bellaire and Pasadena.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bellaire and Pasadena.
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Start on West Loop South Frontage Road
11 m · 5 sec · West Loop South Frontage Road
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Turn left onto Bellaire Boulevard
88 m · 15 sec · Bellaire Boulevard
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Turn left onto West Loop South Frontage Road
840 ft · 18 sec · West Loop South Frontage Road
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Take the ramp straight toward I 610 South
1386 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left onto West Loop South
13.2 mi · 17 min · West Loop South
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Take the exit slight right toward TX 225 East: Pasadena, La Porte
543 ft · 13 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Central Street, Old Galveston Road
63 m · 5 sec
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Turn straight
117 m · 9 sec
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Continue on La Porte Freeway Frontage Road
779 ft · 16 sec · La Porte Freeway Frontage Road
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Take the ramp straight toward TX 225 East
1392 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left onto La Porte Freeway
1.9 mi · 2 min · La Porte Freeway
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Continue on Pasadena Freeway
2798 ft · 37 sec · Pasadena Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Shaver Street, Main Street
919 ft · 22 sec
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Turn straight onto Pasadena Freeway Frontage Road
1700 ft · 39 sec · Pasadena Freeway Frontage Road
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Turn right onto South Shaver Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · South Shaver Street
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Turn left onto Southmore Avenue
642 ft · 21 sec · Southmore Avenue
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Turn left onto South Main Street
26 m · 1 sec · South Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bellaire and Pasadena.
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.
West Loop South
Merge slight left onto West Loop South
13.2 mi · 00h 17m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Bellaire and Partly Cloudy near Pasadena.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bellaire to Pasadena?
The road trip is about 18.8 miles (30.3 km) and usually takes 00h 25m 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 9.4 miles from Bellaire and 9.4 miles from Pasadena.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 15 miles (24.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.8 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 $2.53 one way or $5.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Bellaire and Partly Cloudy near Pasadena.
Stop Ideas Near Houston
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bellaire and Pasadena. Straight-line distance: 15.02 mi (24.18 km).
#1 Bellaire
Village in Belmont County, Ohio, United States
| Population | 18,906 |
| Coordinates | 29.7057900, -95.4588300 |
| Altitude | 16 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Pasadena
The second most populous city in Harris County, Texas.
| Population | 149,440 |
| Coordinates | 29.6910600, -95.2091000 |
| Altitude | 9 |
| Country | United States |
End: Pasadena (-95.2091, 29.69106)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 30 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 14m |
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 | $2.53 | $5.07 |
| Mid-grade | $4.35 | $2.87 | $5.74 |
| Premium | $4.72 | $3.12 | $6.23 |
| Diesel | $5.78 | $3.81 | $7.62 |
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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