How far is Freeport, TX from Chocolate Bayou, TX?

The driving distance from Freeport, TX to Chocolate Bayou, TX is about 33.8 miles (54.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 25.7 miles (41.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 43m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
33.78 mi
00h 51m
Flight
25.76 mi
41.45 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
25.76 mi
Kilometers
41.45 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
33.78 mi
Kilometers
54.37 km
Drive Time
00h 51m

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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 00h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Chocolate Bayou
Wed, Apr 15, 10:10 PM CDT
Return by in Freeport
Wed, Apr 15, 11:01 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Freeport
2026-04-15T21:18
Arrive Chocolate Bayou
Wed, Apr 15, 10:10 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:52 AM to 10:52 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:46 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
16.9 mi
00h 25m
To Chocolate Bayou
16.8 mi
00h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 2:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph SE
Destination
82°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Freeport and Chocolate Bayou.

  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

    11.8 mi · 18 min · East Mulberry Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto FM 2917

    2.5 mi · 4 min · FM 2917

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Mustang-Chocholate Bayou Road

    748 ft · 21 sec · Mustang-Chocholate Bayou Road

  7. 7

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Mustang Chocolate Bayou Road

Car Route Details

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

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
7 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East Mulberry Street
11.8 mi · 35%
FM 2917
2.5 mi · 7%
South Velasco Boulevard
1.17 mi · 3%
Mustang-Chocholate Bayou Road
0.14 mi
West 2nd Street
0.01 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 51m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.1 mi
25.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Angleton
00h 25m from Freeport
Leave By
4:46 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Freeport and Partly Sunny near Chocolate Bayou.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Freeport to Chocolate Bayou?

The road trip is about 33.8 miles (54.4 km) and usually takes 00h 51m 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 16.9 miles from Freeport and 16.8 miles from Chocolate Bayou.

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

The direct path is about 25.7 miles (41.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.1 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 4:46 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.50 one way or $8.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Freeport and Partly Sunny near Chocolate Bayou.

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 Chocolate Bayou. Straight-line distance: 25.76 mi (41.45 km).

Freeport

#1 Freeport

City in Texas

Population12,126
Coordinates28.9541400, -95.3596600
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
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#2 Chocolate Bayou

Chocolate Bayou is a place in Texas, United States.

Population0
Coordinates29.3152400, -95.2538200
Altitude7
CountryUnited States
Start: Freeport (-95.35966, 28.95414)
End: Chocolate Bayou (-95.25382, 29.31524)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 54 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.19 gal
4.51 L · about $4.50
Round trip
$8.99
2.38 gal · 9.02 L
Estimated CO2
10.6 kg one way
Round trip: 21.2 kg / 47 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $4.50 $8.99
Mid-grade $4.25 $5.06 $10.12
Premium $4.59 $5.46 $10.93
Diesel $3.99 $4.75 $9.50

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Freeport and Chocolate Bayou. The current time is 21:18:23.

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.