How far is Eagle Lake, TX from Bacliff, TX?
The driving distance from Eagle Lake, TX to Bacliff, TX is about 101.3 miles (163.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 02m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 80.8 miles (130.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 05m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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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 02h 02m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Harris County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Eagle Lake and Bacliff.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Eagle Lake and Bacliff.
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Start on North McCarty Avenue
1428 ft · 40 sec · North McCarty Avenue
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Turn right onto East Prairie Avenue
1.2 km · 2 min · East Prairie Avenue
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Keep slight left to continue on Prairie Avenue
1316 ft · 41 sec · Prairie Avenue
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Turn left
15.1 mi · 16 min
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At the end of the road, turn left
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Turn left
1371 ft · 40 sec
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Take the ramp straight
996 ft · 24 sec
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Merge slight left
34.2 mi · 37 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 10 Toll: Katy Tollway
1548 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight left onto Katy Tollway
3.2 mi · 4 min · Katy Tollway
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Take the exit slight right
1092 ft · 15 sec
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Merge slight right onto Katy Freeway
10.3 mi · 13 min · Katy Freeway
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Take the exit slight left toward I 45 South: Galveston
819 ft · 20 sec
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Merge slight left onto Gulf Freeway
25.4 mi · 30 min · Gulf Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward TX 96: League City Parkway
1274 ft · 31 sec
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Turn straight onto South Gulf Freeway Frontage Road
1 km · 1 min · South Gulf Freeway Frontage Road
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Turn left onto West League City Parkway
6.6 mi · 10 min · West League City Parkway
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At the end of the road, turn right
1.8 mi · 2 min
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Turn left onto Baker Avenue
2156 ft · 2 min · Baker Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Baker Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Eagle Lake and Bacliff.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Prairie Avenue
Merge slight left
34.2 mi · 00h 37m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Eagle Lake and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Bacliff.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Eagle Lake to Bacliff?
The road trip is about 101.3 miles (163.1 km) and usually takes 02h 02m 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?
Bunker Hill Village is a useful midpoint, sitting about 50.6 miles from Eagle Lake and 50.7 miles from Bacliff.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 80.8 miles (130.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:24 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.67 one way or $27.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Eagle Lake and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Bacliff.
Stop Ideas Near Bunker Hill Village
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Katy Visitors Center
Sugar Land City Hall
Houston Police Department Westside
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Bunker Hill Village.
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Houston
Prairie View, TX
Galveston (Texas Eagle Bus), Texas
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Eagle Lake and Bacliff. Straight-line distance: 80.82 mi (130.06 km).
#1 Eagle Lake
City in Polk County, Florida, United States
| Population | 3,770 |
| Coordinates | 29.5896800, -96.3335800 |
| Altitude | 53 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Bacliff
Census designated place
| Population | 8,619 |
| Coordinates | 29.5069000, -94.9924300 |
| Altitude | 5 |
| Country | United States |
End: Bacliff (-94.99243, 29.5069)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 163 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 22m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 01m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 41m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 15m |
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 | $3.82 | $13.67 | $27.34 |
| Mid-grade | $4.30 | $15.41 | $30.82 |
| Premium | $4.68 | $16.76 | $33.52 |
| Diesel | $5.67 | $20.29 | $40.58 |
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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