How far is Deer Park, TX from Houston, TX?
The driving distance from Deer Park, TX to Houston, TX is about 19.9 miles (32 km), with a travel time of about 00h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 14.9 miles (24 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 52m 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 Harris County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Deer Park and Houston.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Deer Park and Houston.
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Start on Center Street
2359 ft · 56 sec · Center Street
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Turn left onto Highway 225
2548 ft · 53 sec · Highway 225
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Take the ramp straight toward TX 225 West
1820 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left onto La Porte Freeway
1695 ft · 22 sec · La Porte Freeway
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Continue on Pasadena Freeway
5.2 mi · 6 min · Pasadena Freeway
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Continue on La Porte Freeway
2.2 mi · 3 min · La Porte Freeway
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Take the exit slight left toward I 610 West
2542 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto East Loop South
1.6 km · 1 min · East Loop South
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Take the exit slight right toward I 45 North, TX 35 South: Alvin, Downtown
947 ft · 23 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 45 North: Downtown
1551 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left onto Gulf Freeway
6.6 mi · 8 min · Gulf Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Houston Avenue, Memorial Drive
1566 ft · 38 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Memorial Drive
135 m · 15 sec
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Turn right onto Memorial Drive Frontage Road
878 ft · 24 sec · Memorial Drive Frontage Road
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Continue on Rusk Street
1470 ft · 52 sec · Rusk Street
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Turn left onto Louisiana Street
1525 ft · 52 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 Deer Park 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.
Gulf Freeway
Merge slight left onto Gulf Freeway
6.59 mi · 00h 08m
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.
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Deer Park and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Houston.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Deer Park to Houston?
The road trip is about 19.9 miles (32 km) and usually takes 00h 26m 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?
Galena Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.3 miles from Deer Park and 10.6 miles from Houston.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 14.9 miles (24 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 7:38 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.65 one way or $5.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Deer Park and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Houston.
Stop Ideas Near Galena Park
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Galena Park.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Deer Park and Houston. Straight-line distance: 14.91 mi (24 km).
#1 Deer Park
City in Harris County, Texas, United States
| Population | 32,913 |
| Coordinates | 29.7052300, -95.1238200 |
| Altitude | 9 |
| 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: 32 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 14m |
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 | $2.65 | $5.29 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $2.98 | $5.95 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $3.21 | $6.43 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $2.80 | $5.59 |
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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