How far is Freeport, TX from Clute, TX?
The driving distance from Freeport, TX to Clute, TX is about 6.1 miles (9.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 11m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 5.4 miles (8.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 23m 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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Halfway Point
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City in Brazoria County, Texas, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Freeport and Clute.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Freeport and Clute.
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Start on West 2nd Street
1.4 km · 2 min · West 2nd Street
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Turn right onto North Brazosport Boulevard
1.9 mi · 3 min · North Brazosport Boulevard
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Continue on State Highway 288
1.1 mi · 2 min · State Highway 288
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Keep slight left to continue on Brazosport Boulevard South
2 mi · 3 min · Brazosport Boulevard South
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Turn left onto East Main Street
985 ft · 20 sec · East Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Freeport and Clute.
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.
Brazosport Boulevard South
Keep slight left to continue on Brazosport Boulevard South
1.99 mi · 00h 03m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Freeport and Showers And Thunderstorms near Clute.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Freeport to Clute?
The road trip is about 6.1 miles (9.8 km) and usually takes 00h 11m 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?
Oyster Creek is a useful midpoint, sitting about 3 miles from Freeport and 3 miles from Clute.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 5.4 miles (8.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.7 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 8:06 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.79 one way or $1.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Freeport and Showers And Thunderstorms near Clute.
Stop Ideas Near Oyster Creek
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Freeport and Clute. Straight-line distance: 5.42 mi (8.72 km).
#1 Freeport
City in Texas
| Population | 12,126 |
| Coordinates | 28.9541400, -95.3596600 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Clute
City in Brazoria County, Texas, United States
| Population | 11,724 |
| Coordinates | 29.0246900, -95.3988300 |
| Altitude | 4 |
| Country | United States |
End: East Main Street (-95.398879, 29.024745)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 10 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 05m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 04m |
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 | $0.79 | $1.59 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $0.89 | $1.79 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $0.96 | $1.93 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $0.84 | $1.68 |
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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