How far is Crosby, TX from Houston, TX?
The driving distance from Crosby, TX to Houston, TX is about 24.2 miles (38.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 20.8 miles (33.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 02m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CST.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 31m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census designated place
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain Showers
Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Crosby and Houston.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Crosby and Houston.
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Start on Runneburg Road
157 m · 20 sec · Runneburg Road
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Turn left onto 1st Street
1353 ft · 39 sec · 1st Street
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Turn right onto West Reidland Avenue
721 ft · 39 sec · West Reidland Avenue
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Turn left onto South Main Street
1.5 mi · 3 min · South Main Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward US 90 West
1476 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left onto Crosby Freeway
9 mi · 11 min · Crosby Freeway
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Turn straight
1.4 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit straight toward US 90 West
3.7 mi · 5 min
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Merge slight left onto East Freeway
5.5 mi · 7 min · East Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward San Jacinto Street, Main Street
932 ft · 23 sec
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Turn straight onto Providence Street
599 ft · 12 sec · Providence Street
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Continue on North San Jacinto Street
1636 ft · 32 sec · North San Jacinto Street
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Continue on Fannin Street
1878 ft · 51 sec · Fannin Street
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Turn right onto Prairie Street
1338 ft · 48 sec · Prairie Street
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Turn right onto Louisiana Street
157 m · 17 sec · Louisiana Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Louisiana Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Crosby and Houston.
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.
Crosby Freeway
Merge slight left onto Crosby Freeway
9.01 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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Crosby and Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Houston.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Crosby to Houston?
The road trip is about 24.2 miles (38.9 km) and usually takes 00h 31m 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?
Cloverleaf is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.6 miles from Crosby and 12.6 miles from Houston.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 20.8 miles (33.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.4 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:28 PM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.97 one way or $5.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Crosby and Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Houston.
Stop Ideas Near Cloverleaf
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Houston City Hall
City of Pasadena Construction Permits
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Cloverleaf.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Crosby and Houston. Straight-line distance: 20.77 mi (33.42 km).
#1 Crosby
Crosby is a place in Texas, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 29.9118900, -95.0621500 |
| Altitude | 14 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Houston
The fourth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Houston metropolitan area.
| Population | 2,316,120 |
| Coordinates | 29.7632800, -95.3632700 |
| Altitude | 12 |
| Country | United States |
End: Louisiana Street (-95.363596, 29.76347)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 39 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 18m |
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 | $3.49 | $2.97 | $5.93 |
| Mid-grade | $4.00 | $3.40 | $6.79 |
| Premium | $4.38 | $3.72 | $7.44 |
| Diesel | $5.60 | $4.76 | $9.53 |
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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