How far is Clute, TX from Pearland, TX?

The driving distance from Clute, TX to Pearland, TX is about 45.7 miles (73.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 37.8 miles (60.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 01m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
45.74 mi
01h 00m
Flight
37.85 mi
60.91 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
37.85 mi
Kilometers
60.91 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
45.74 mi
Kilometers
73.61 km
Drive Time
01h 00m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pearland
Mon, Apr 27, 2:17 PM CDT
Return by in Clute
Mon, Apr 27, 3:17 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Clute
2026-04-27T13:16
Arrive Pearland
Mon, Apr 27, 2:17 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:01 AM to 11:01 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:28 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Clute
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Bonney
TX

Village in Texas

From Clute
22.9 mi
00h 30m
To Pearland
22.8 mi
00h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Overnight

Areas Of Fog

Starts
Mon, Apr 27 4:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph S
Destination
75°F
Overnight

Patchy Fog

Starts
Mon, Apr 27 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Clute and Pearland.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Clute and Pearland.

  1. 1

    Start on East Main Street

    985 ft · 29 sec · East Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Brazosport Boulevard North

    6 mi · 9 min · Brazosport Boulevard North

  3. 3

    Continue on South Velasco Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · South Velasco Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Coale Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Coale Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp right

    2750 ft · 1 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Nolan Ryan Expressway

    27.2 mi · 32 min · Nolan Ryan Expressway

  7. 7

    Continue on South Freeway

    586 ft · 8 sec · South Freeway

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on South Freeway

    2.2 mi · 3 min · South Freeway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward FM 518: Broadway Street

    1566 ft · 35 sec

  10. 10

    Continue on FM 518: Pearland

    1051 ft · 21 sec

  11. 11

    Continue on FM 518: Pearland

    1297 ft · 26 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto West Broadway Street

    6.2 mi · 10 min · West Broadway Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    14 m · 1 sec · South Main Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Clute and Pearland.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
14 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
30.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Nolan Ryan Expressway
27.2 mi · 60%
West Broadway Street
6.23 mi · 14%
Brazosport Boulevard North
5.95 mi · 13%
South Freeway
2.26 mi · 5%
Coale Road
2.02 mi · 4%
South Velasco Street
1.12 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Nolan Ryan Expressway

Merge slight left onto Nolan Ryan Expressway

27.2 mi · 00h 32m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 00m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.9 mi
37.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bonney
00h 30m from Clute
Leave By
4:28 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Areas Of Fog leaving Clute and Patchy Fog near Pearland.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Clute to Pearland?

The road trip is about 45.7 miles (73.6 km) and usually takes 01h 00m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Bonney is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.9 miles from Clute and 22.8 miles from Pearland.

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

The direct path is about 37.8 miles (60.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:28 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.08 one way or $12.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Areas Of Fog around Clute and Patchy Fog near Pearland.

Stop Ideas Near Bonney

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Bonney, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

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

BUS

Houston, TX

49 mi away
2121 Main Street
RAIL

Houston

51 mi away
902 Washington Ave.
BUS

Galveston (Texas Eagle Bus), Texas

64 mi away
25th St. and Strand St.
BUS

Prairie View, TX

99 mi away
44814 US Highway 290 Business \r\n

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Clute and Pearland. Straight-line distance: 37.85 mi (60.91 km).

Clute

#1 Clute

City in Brazoria County, Texas, United States

Population11,724
Coordinates29.0246900, -95.3988300
Altitude4
CountryUnited States
Pearland

#2 Pearland

The fifth most populous city in Harris County, Texas.

Population123,562
Coordinates29.5635700, -95.2860500
Altitude15
CountryUnited States
Start: Clute (-95.39883, 29.02469)
End: Pearland (-95.28605, 29.56357)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 74 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.61 gal
6.11 L · about $6.08
Round trip
$12.17
3.22 gal · 12.22 L
Estimated CO2
14.3 kg one way
Round trip: 28.6 kg / 63 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $6.08 $12.17
Mid-grade $4.25 $6.85 $13.69
Premium $4.59 $7.39 $14.78
Diesel $3.99 $6.43 $12.86

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 · Apr 27, 2026

There is no time difference between Clute and Pearland. The current time is 13:16:38.

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.