How far is Bridge City, TX from Rose City, TX?

The driving distance from Bridge City, TX to Rose City, TX is about 23.5 miles (37.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 13.5 miles (21.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 01m 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
23.54 mi
00h 30m
Flight
13.56 mi
21.83 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
13.56 mi
Kilometers
21.83 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
23.54 mi
Kilometers
37.88 km
Drive Time
00h 30m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Rose City
Fri, May 1, 2:54 AM CDT
Return by in Bridge City
Fri, May 1, 3:24 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bridge City
2026-05-01T02:23
Arrive Rose City
Fri, May 1, 2:54 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:31 AM to 7:31 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:28 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Bridge City
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
Mauriceville
TX

Census designated place in Texas, United States

From Bridge City
11.7 mi
00h 15m
To Rose City
11.7 mi
00h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Friday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph E
Destination
74°F
Friday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Bridge City and Rose City.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bridge City and Rose City.

  1. 1

    Start on Old Ferry Road

    68 m · 8 sec · Old Ferry Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Texas Avenue

    2.7 mi · 4 min · Texas Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn slight left onto State Highway 62 South

    2.1 mi · 3 min · State Highway 62 South

  4. 4

    Continue on South Dorman Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · South Dorman Road

  5. 5

    Continue on State Highway 62 South

    1.5 mi · 2 min · State Highway 62 South

  6. 6

    Turn left onto West I-10 Service Road

    904 ft · 20 sec · West I-10 Service Road

  7. 7

    Take the ramp straight

    923 ft · 23 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    14.7 mi · 15 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward Rose City

    1342 ft · 33 sec

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto West Freeway Boulevard North

    129 m · 15 sec · West Freeway Boulevard North

  11. 11

    Turn left

    75 m · 17 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto West Freeway Boulevard South

    2352 ft · 1 min · West Freeway Boulevard South

  13. 13

    Turn right

    983 ft · 45 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Canary Street

    26 m · 5 sec · Canary Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Canary Street

    65 m · 11 sec · Canary Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Old US Highway 90

    56 m · 10 sec · Old US Highway 90

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Canary Street

    61 m · 9 sec · Canary Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Canary Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Bridge City and Rose City.

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
18 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
76.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West I-10 Service Road
15.3 mi · 65%
State Highway 62 South
3.6 mi · 15%
Texas Avenue
2.68 mi · 11%
South Dorman Road
1.06 mi · 5%
West Freeway Boulevard South
0.45 mi · 2%
Canary Street
0.09 mi
Longest Stretch

West I-10 Service Road

Merge slight left

14.7 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 30m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10 mi
13.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mauriceville
00h 15m from Bridge City
Leave By
7:28 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Bridge City and Showers And Thunderstorms near Rose City.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bridge City to Rose City?

The road trip is about 23.5 miles (37.9 km) and usually takes 00h 30m 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?

Mauriceville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.7 miles from Bridge City and 11.7 miles from Rose City.

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

The direct path is about 13.5 miles (21.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 10 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 7:28 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.14 one way or $6.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Bridge City and Showers And Thunderstorms near Rose City.

Stop Ideas Near Mauriceville

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 Mauriceville and the surrounding midpoint area.
Silver Fox
Food stop 7.4 mi away

Silver Fox

Bridge City , TX
2095 Texas Ave, Bridge City, TX 77611
Rating 4.4/5 32 reviews Bar,Karaoke bar,Live music bar,Restaurant
Central Park
Scenic stop 14.2 mi away

Central Park

Beaumont , TX
640 S 4th St, Beaumont, TX 77701
Rating 4.2/5 289 reviews City park,Park,Tourist attraction
City of Beaumont, TX
Meeting point 12.7 mi away

City of Beaumont, TX

Beaumont , TX
801 Main St, Beaumont, TX 77701
Rating 3.1/5 34 reviews City Hall,City clerk's office,City government office,Civic center
Julie Rogers Theater
Nearby stop 12.8 mi away

Julie Rogers Theater

Beaumont , TX
Julie Rogers Theatre for the Performing Arts, 765 Pearl St, Beaumont, TX 77701
Rating 4.7/5 365 reviews Event venue,Performing arts theater

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Beaumont

28 mi away
2555 W. Cedar Street
RAIL

Lake Charles

63 mi away
100 Ryan Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bridge City and Rose City. Straight-line distance: 13.56 mi (21.83 km).

Bridge City

#1 Bridge City

City in Orange County, Texas, United States

Population7,862
Coordinates30.0207700, -93.8457300
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
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#2 Rose City

City in Orange County, Texas, United States

Population484
Coordinates30.1027100, -94.0518400
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Start: Bridge City (-93.84573, 30.02077)
End: Rose City (-94.05184, 30.10271)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 38 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.83 gal
3.14 L · about $3.14
Round trip
$6.27
1.66 gal · 6.28 L
Estimated CO2
7.4 kg one way
Round trip: 14.8 kg / 33 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $3.14 $6.27
Mid-grade $4.25 $3.53 $7.06
Premium $4.59 $3.81 $7.62
Diesel $3.99 $3.31 $6.63

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 · May 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Bridge City and Rose City. The current time is 02:23:40.

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.