How far is Freeport, TX from Alvin, TX?

The driving distance from Freeport, TX to Alvin, TX is about 37.5 miles (60.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 33.2 miles (53.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 33m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
37.5 mi
00h 46m
Flight
33.19 mi
53.42 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
33.19 mi
Kilometers
53.42 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
37.5 mi
Kilometers
60.35 km
Drive Time
00h 46m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Alvin
Thu, Apr 23, 12:27 AM CDT
Return by in Freeport
Thu, Apr 23, 1:14 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Freeport
2026-04-22T23:41
Arrive Alvin
Thu, Apr 23, 12:27 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:47 AM to 10:47 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:56 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Freeport
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Angleton
TX

City in Texas, USA

From Freeport
18.7 mi
00h 23m
To Alvin
18.8 mi
00h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Wednesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE
Destination
79°F
Wednesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Freeport and Alvin.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Freeport and Alvin.

  1. 1

    Start on West 2nd Street

    18 m · 6 sec · West 2nd Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Velasco Boulevard

    1.2 mi · 2 min · South Velasco Boulevard

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left

    18.1 mi · 27 min

  4. 4

    Turn right onto East Mulberry Street

    15.6 mi · 23 min · East Mulberry Street

  5. 5

    Continue on South Alvin Bypass

    1.1 km · 1 min · South Alvin Bypass

  6. 6

    Turn slight left

    577 ft · 23 sec

  7. 7

    Turn straight

    73 m · 8 sec

  8. 8

    Turn right onto South Gordon Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · South Gordon Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto West Sealy Street

    3 m · 1 sec · West Sealy Street

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Sealy Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Freeport and Alvin.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
10 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East Mulberry Street
15.6 mi · 42%
South Gordon Street
1.59 mi · 4%
South Velasco Boulevard
1.17 mi · 3%
South Alvin Bypass
0.68 mi · 2%
West 2nd Street
0.01 mi
West Sealy Street
0 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

At the end of the road, turn left

18.1 mi · 00h 27m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 46m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.3 mi
33.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Angleton
00h 23m from Freeport
Leave By
4:56 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Freeport and Showers And Thunderstorms near Alvin.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Freeport to Alvin?

The road trip is about 37.5 miles (60.3 km) and usually takes 00h 46m 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?

Angleton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.7 miles from Freeport and 18.8 miles from Alvin.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 33.2 miles (53.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.3 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 4:56 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.99 one way or $9.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Freeport and Showers And Thunderstorms near Alvin.

Stop Ideas Near Angleton

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Angleton, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Angleton.

BUS

Galveston (Texas Eagle Bus), Texas

64 mi away
25th St. and Strand St.
BUS

Houston, TX

65 mi away
2121 Main Street
RAIL

Houston

67 mi away
902 Washington Ave.
BUS

Prairie View, TX

114 mi away
44814 US Highway 290 Business \r\n

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Freeport and Alvin. Straight-line distance: 33.19 mi (53.42 km).

Freeport

#1 Freeport

City in Texas

Population12,126
Coordinates28.9541400, -95.3596600
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
Alvin

#2 Alvin

City in Brazoria County, Texas, United States

Population27,140
Coordinates29.4238500, -95.2441000
Altitude13
CountryUnited States
Start: West 2nd Street (-95.359697, 28.954036)
End: South Gordon Street (-95.244074, 29.423844)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 60 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.32 gal
5.01 L · about $4.99
Round trip
$9.98
2.64 gal · 10.02 L
Estimated CO2
11.7 kg one way
Round trip: 23.5 kg / 52 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $4.99 $9.98
Mid-grade $4.25 $5.61 $11.23
Premium $4.59 $6.06 $12.12
Diesel $3.99 $5.27 $10.54

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Texas · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Freeport and Alvin. The current time is 23:41:17.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.