How far is Cypress, TX from Houston, TX?
The driving distance from Cypress, TX to Houston, TX is about 27.2 miles (43.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 24.5 miles (39.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 03m 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.
City in Harris County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cypress and Houston.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cypress and Houston.
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Start on the route
25 m · 9 sec
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Turn left onto Spring Cypress Road
1282 ft · 42 sec · Spring Cypress Road
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Turn right onto Northwest Freeway Frontage Road
2199 ft · 44 sec · Northwest Freeway Frontage Road
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Take the ramp straight toward US 290 East, TX 6 South
717 ft · 18 sec
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Merge slight left onto Northwest Freeway
17 mi · 20 min · Northwest Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Mangum Road, Dacoma Street
815 ft · 20 sec
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Turn straight onto Northwest Freeway Frontage Road
3049 ft · 1 min · Northwest Freeway Frontage Road
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Turn right onto Mangum Road
1 km · 1 min · Mangum Road
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Continue on Hempstead Road
2 mi · 4 min · Hempstead Road
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Continue on Washington Avenue
2081 ft · 46 sec · Washington Avenue
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Continue on Westcott Street
154 m · 13 sec · Westcott Street
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Take the ramp slight left
1015 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left onto Katy Freeway
4 mi · 5 min · Katy Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Downtown, Theatre District
2064 ft · 52 sec
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Continue on Smith Street
704 ft · 29 sec · Smith Street
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Turn left onto Preston Street
101 m · 17 sec · Preston Street
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Turn left onto Louisiana Street
55 m · 5 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 Cypress 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.
Northwest Freeway
Merge slight left onto Northwest Freeway
17 mi · 00h 20m
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 Cypress and 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 Cypress to Houston?
The road trip is about 27.2 miles (43.7 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?
Jersey Village is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.2 miles from Cypress and 13.9 miles from Houston.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 24.5 miles (39.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.7 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 7:26 PM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.35 one way or $6.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Cypress and Chance Rain Showers near Houston.
Stop Ideas Near Jersey Village
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Houston BCycle: City Hall
Houston City Hall
Houston Police Department Westside
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cypress and Houston. Straight-line distance: 24.54 mi (39.5 km).
#1 Cypress
Cypress is a place in Texas, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 29.9691100, -95.6971700 |
| Altitude | 46 |
| 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: 44 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 20m |
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 | $3.35 | $6.70 |
| Mid-grade | $4.00 | $3.84 | $7.67 |
| Premium | $4.38 | $4.20 | $8.40 |
| Diesel | $5.60 | $5.38 | $10.76 |
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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