How far is Brookside Village, TX from Houston, TX?

The driving distance from Brookside Village, TX to Houston, TX is about 17.5 miles (28.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 12.4 miles (20 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 57m 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
17.55 mi
00h 28m
Flight
12.4 mi
19.95 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
12.4 mi
Kilometers
19.95 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
17.55 mi
Kilometers
28.25 km
Drive Time
00h 28m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Houston
Mon, May 25, 3:08 AM CDT
Return by in Brookside Village
Mon, May 25, 3:37 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Brookside Village
2026-05-25T02:40
Arrive Houston
Mon, May 25, 3:08 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:29 AM to 7:29 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:32 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Brookside Village
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
Southside Place
TX

City in Harris County, Texas, United States

From Brookside Village
9.1 mi
00h 14m
To Houston
8.4 mi
00h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Memorial Day

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph E
Destination
86°F
Memorial Day

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Brookside Village and Houston.

  1. 1

    Start on Brookside Road

    881 ft · 30 sec · Brookside Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Roy Road

    2624 ft · 1 min · Roy Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto McHard Road

    3.5 mi · 6 min · McHard Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto South Freeway Frontage Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · South Freeway Frontage Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight left toward TX 288 North

    923 ft · 17 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto South Freeway

    1.8 mi · 2 min · South Freeway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight left toward TX 288 Toll North

    1249 ft · 30 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    8.7 mi · 11 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 45 North: Dallas

    2423 ft · 59 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight right onto Gulf Freeway

    1 mi · 1 min · Gulf Freeway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Houston Avenue, Memorial Drive

    1566 ft · 38 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on Memorial Drive

    135 m · 15 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Memorial Drive Frontage Road

    878 ft · 24 sec · Memorial Drive Frontage Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Rusk Street

    1470 ft · 52 sec · Rusk Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Louisiana Street

    1525 ft · 52 sec · Louisiana Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Louisiana Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Brookside Village 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
16 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
90.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
TX 288 Toll North
8.91 mi · 51%
McHard Road
3.52 mi · 20%
South Freeway
1.75 mi · 10%
Gulf Freeway
1.02 mi · 6%
South Freeway Frontage Road
0.65 mi · 4%
Roy Road
0.5 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

TX 288 Toll North

Merge slight left

8.67 mi · 00h 11m

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 28m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.1 mi
12.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Southside Place
00h 14m from Brookside Village
Leave By
7:32 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Brookside Village and 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 Brookside Village to Houston?

The road trip is about 17.5 miles (28.2 km) and usually takes 00h 28m 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?

Southside Place is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.1 miles from Brookside Village and 8.4 miles from Houston.

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

The direct path is about 12.4 miles (20 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.1 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 7:32 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.34 one way or $4.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Brookside Village and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Houston.

Stop Ideas Near Southside Place

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 Southside Place and the surrounding midpoint area.
Hermann Square
Scenic stop 7.5 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 7.5 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 7.5 mi away

Houston City Hall

Houston , TX
901 Bagby St, Houston, TX 77002
Rating 4.3/5 103 reviews City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Southside Place.

BUS

Houston, TX

8 mi away
2121 Main Street
RAIL

Houston

10 mi away
902 Washington Ave.
BUS

Prairie View, TX

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

Galveston (Texas Eagle Bus), Texas

78 mi away
25th St. and Strand St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Brookside Village and Houston. Straight-line distance: 12.4 mi (19.95 km).

Brookside Village

#1 Brookside Village

City in Brazoria County, Texas, United States

Population1,582
Coordinates29.5869000, -95.3252200
Altitude16
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: Brookside Road (-95.325235, 29.587696)
End: Louisiana Street (-95.363596, 29.76347)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 28 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.62 gal
2.34 L · about $2.34
Round trip
$4.69
1.24 gal · 4.68 L
Estimated CO2
5.5 kg one way
Round trip: 11 kg / 24 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $2.34 $4.69
Mid-grade $4.25 $2.64 $5.27
Premium $4.59 $2.85 $5.69
Diesel $3.99 $2.48 $4.95

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 25, 2026

There is no time difference between Brookside Village and Houston. The current time is 02:40:05.

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.