How far is Freeport, TX from Lake Jackson, TX?
The driving distance from Freeport, TX to Lake Jackson, TX is about 8.5 miles (13.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 13m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 7.1 miles (11.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 27m 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 Lake Jackson.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Freeport and Lake Jackson.
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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 right to continue on Nolan Ryan Expressway
3.3 mi · 4 min · Nolan Ryan Expressway
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Take the exit slight right
629 ft · 15 sec
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Turn straight onto State Highway 332 East
1.5 km · 2 min · State Highway 332 East
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Turn right onto Elm Street
1714 ft · 1 min · Elm Street
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Turn right onto Center Way
815 ft · 24 sec · Center Way
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Turn right onto Magnolia Street
16 m · 2 sec · Magnolia Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Magnolia Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Freeport and Lake Jackson.
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.
Nolan Ryan Expressway
Keep slight right to continue on Nolan Ryan Expressway
3.29 mi · 00h 04m
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.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Freeport to Lake Jackson?
The road trip is about 8.5 miles (13.7 km) and usually takes 00h 13m 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?
Clute is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.3 miles from Freeport and 4.2 miles from Lake Jackson.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 7.1 miles (11.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.4 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 8:02 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.13 one way or $2.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Freeport and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Lake Jackson.
Stop Ideas Near Clute
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 Lake Jackson. Straight-line distance: 7.12 mi (11.46 km).
#1 Freeport
City in Texas
| Population | 12,126 |
| Coordinates | 28.9541400, -95.3596600 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lake Jackson
City in Brazoria County, Texas, United States
| Population | 27,063 |
| Coordinates | 29.0338600, -95.4343900 |
| Altitude | 4 |
| Country | United States |
End: Magnolia Street (-95.434477, 29.03382)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 14 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 06m |
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 | $1.13 | $2.27 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $1.28 | $2.55 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $1.38 | $2.75 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $1.20 | $2.40 |
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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