How far is Four Corners, TX from Houston, TX?
The driving distance from Four Corners, TX to Houston, TX is about 25 miles (40.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 18.8 miles (30.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 16m 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 38m.
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
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Four Corners and Houston.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Four Corners and Houston.
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Start on Old Richmond Road
12 m · 1 sec · Old Richmond Road
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Continue on Gaines Road
3076 ft · 1 min · Gaines Road
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Turn right onto Bissonnet Street
1.3 km · 1 min · Bissonnet Street
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Turn left onto Highway 6 South
1.9 mi · 3 min · Highway 6 South
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Turn right onto Bellaire Boulevard
1.2 mi · 2 min · Bellaire Boulevard
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Turn left onto Eldridge Parkway
3219 ft · 1 min · Eldridge Parkway
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Turn right onto Alief Clodine Road
135 m · 9 sec · Alief Clodine Road
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Take the ramp slight left toward WPT Toll East
1 km · 45 sec
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Merge slight left onto Westpark Tollway
6.7 mi · 8 min · Westpark Tollway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 59 North: Downtown
1.4 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Southwest Freeway
5.9 mi · 7 min · Southwest Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Richmond Avenue, Downtown via Louisiana Street
1.4 km · 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Downtown, Louisiana Street
47 m · 4 sec
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Continue on Louisiana Street
1.9 mi · 5 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 Four Corners 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.
Westpark Tollway
Merge slight left onto Westpark Tollway
6.73 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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Four Corners and Mostly Cloudy near Houston.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Four Corners to Houston?
The road trip is about 25 miles (40.2 km) and usually takes 00h 38m 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?
Piney Point Village is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11 miles from Four Corners and 13.9 miles from Houston.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 18.8 miles (30.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.2 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 7:14 PM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.12 one way or $6.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Four Corners and Mostly Cloudy near Houston.
Stop Ideas Near Piney Point Village
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Hermann Square
Houston BCycle: City Hall
Houston City Hall
Houston Police Department Westside
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Piney Point Village.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Four Corners and Houston. Straight-line distance: 18.84 mi (30.32 km).
#1 Four Corners
Four Corners is a place in Texas, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 29.6685700, -95.6577200 |
| Altitude | 28 |
| 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: 40 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 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 | $3.55 | $3.12 | $6.24 |
| Mid-grade | $4.06 | $3.57 | $7.15 |
| Premium | $4.44 | $3.91 | $7.81 |
| Diesel | $5.65 | $4.97 | $9.95 |
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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