How far is Chocolate Bayou, TX from Lake Jackson, TX?
The driving distance from Chocolate Bayou, TX to Lake Jackson, TX is about 31.1 miles (50.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 22.3 miles (35.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 14m 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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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Chocolate Bayou and Lake Jackson.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Chocolate Bayou and Lake Jackson.
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Start on Mustang Chocolate Bayou Road
73 m · 7 sec · Mustang Chocolate Bayou Road
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Continue on Mustang-Chocholate Bayou Road
155 m · 19 sec · Mustang-Chocholate Bayou Road
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Turn left onto FM 2917
2.5 mi · 4 min · FM 2917
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Turn left onto South State Highway 35
16.8 mi · 26 min · South State Highway 35
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Take the ramp left
2609 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Nolan Ryan Expressway
8.2 mi · 10 min · Nolan Ryan Expressway
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Take the exit slight right
643 ft · 16 sec
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Turn straight onto State Highway 332 East
667 ft · 15 sec · State Highway 332 East
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Turn left onto Oak Drive
1076 ft · 29 sec · Oak Drive
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Turn slight right
43 m · 6 sec
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Turn slight right onto Circle Way
1173 ft · 34 sec · Circle Way
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Turn right onto Center Way
1.2 km · 2 min · Center Way
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Turn right onto Magnolia Street
16 m · 2 sec · Magnolia Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Magnolia Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Chocolate Bayou and Lake Jackson.
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.
South State Highway 35
Turn left onto South State Highway 35
16.8 mi · 00h 26m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Chocolate Bayou and Mostly Cloudy near Lake Jackson.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Chocolate Bayou to Lake Jackson?
The road trip is about 31.1 miles (50.1 km) and usually takes 00h 37m 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?
Angleton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.9 miles from Chocolate Bayou and 16.2 miles from Lake Jackson.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 22.3 miles (35.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.8 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 7:16 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.16 one way or $8.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Chocolate Bayou and Mostly Cloudy near Lake Jackson.
Stop Ideas Near Angleton
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 Angleton.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Chocolate Bayou and Lake Jackson. Straight-line distance: 22.28 mi (35.86 km).
#1 Chocolate Bayou
Chocolate Bayou is a place in Texas, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 29.3152400, -95.2538200 |
| Altitude | 7 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lake Jackson
City in Brazoria County, Texas, United States
| Population | 27,063 |
| Coordinates | 29.0338600, -95.4343900 |
| Altitude | 4 |
| Country | United States |
End: Magnolia Street (-95.434477, 29.03382)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 50 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 23m |
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 | $3.78 | $4.16 | $8.31 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $4.68 | $9.35 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $5.05 | $10.10 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $4.39 | $8.78 |
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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