How far is Fifth Street, TX from Houston, TX?
The driving distance from Fifth Street, TX to Houston, TX is about 22.6 miles (36.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 16 miles (25.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 10m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 35m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fifth Street and Houston.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fifth Street and Houston.
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Start on Ford Road
983 ft · 44 sec · Ford Road
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Turn right onto 5th Street
1.5 mi · 4 min · 5th Street
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Turn left onto Texas Parkway
797 ft · 21 sec · Texas Parkway
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Take the ramp right
33 m · 5 sec
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Turn right
1870 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left onto Main Street
11.6 mi · 18 min · Main Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Main Street
85 m · 5 sec · Main Street
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Exit the rotary onto Main Street
1.3 km · 1 min · Main Street
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Continue on Main Street
61 m · 6 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto Richmond Avenue
160 m · 18 sec · Richmond Avenue
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Turn right onto Bute Street
67 m · 10 sec · Bute Street
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Continue on Spur 527 Frontage Road
1192 ft · 24 sec · Spur 527 Frontage Road
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Continue on Travis Street
2100 ft · 53 sec · Travis Street
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Turn left onto Elgin Street
661 ft · 17 sec · Elgin Street
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Turn right onto Louisiana Street
1.7 mi · 4 min · 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 Fifth Street 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.
Main Street
Merge slight left onto Main Street
11.6 mi · 00h 18m
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 Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Fifth Street and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy near Houston.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fifth Street to Houston?
The road trip is about 22.6 miles (36.3 km) and usually takes 00h 35m 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?
Southside Place is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.6 miles from Fifth Street and 13.9 miles from Houston.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 16 miles (25.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.6 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 7:20 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.02 one way or $6.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Fifth Street and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy near Houston.
Stop Ideas Near Southside Place
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 Southside Place.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fifth Street and Houston. Straight-line distance: 16.04 mi (25.82 km).
#1 Fifth Street
Census designated place
| Population | 2,486 |
| Coordinates | 29.5982900, -95.5513300 |
| Altitude | 23 |
| 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: 36 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 16m |
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 | $3.02 | $6.05 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $3.40 | $6.80 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $3.67 | $7.35 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $3.19 | $6.39 |
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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