How far is Chocolate Bayou, TX from Manvel, TX?
The driving distance from Chocolate Bayou, TX to Manvel, TX is about 17 miles (27.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 23m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 12 miles (19.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 47m 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
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Brazoria County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Chocolate Bayou and Manvel.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Chocolate Bayou and Manvel.
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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
1 km · 1 min · FM 2917
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Turn right
4.5 mi · 8 min
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Turn right onto South State Highway 35
1041 ft · 18 sec · South State Highway 35
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Continue on South Alvin Bypass
1.1 km · 1 min · South Alvin Bypass
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Turn slight left
577 ft · 23 sec
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Turn straight
73 m · 8 sec
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Turn right onto South Gordon Street
1.9 mi · 4 min · South Gordon Street
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Turn left onto West State Highway 6
7.2 mi · 11 min · West State Highway 6
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Turn left onto Masters Road
1745 ft · 48 sec · Masters Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Masters Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Chocolate Bayou and Manvel.
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 State Highway 6
Turn left onto West State Highway 6
7.24 mi · 00h 11m
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 Partly Sunny near Manvel.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Chocolate Bayou to Manvel?
The road trip is about 17 miles (27.4 km) and usually takes 00h 23m 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?
Alvin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8 miles from Chocolate Bayou and 9.1 miles from Manvel.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 12 miles (19.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 5 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 7:42 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.27 one way or $4.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Chocolate Bayou and Partly Sunny near Manvel.
Stop Ideas Near Alvin
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 Alvin.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Chocolate Bayou and Manvel. Straight-line distance: 11.97 mi (19.26 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 Manvel
City in Grand Forks County, North Dakota, United States of America
| Population | 13,867 |
| Coordinates | 29.4627400, -95.3579900 |
| Altitude | 16 |
| Country | United States |
End: Masters Road (-95.358032, 29.462754)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 27 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 12m |
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 | $2.27 | $4.53 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $2.55 | $5.10 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $2.75 | $5.51 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $2.40 | $4.79 |
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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