How far is Friendswood, TX from Village of Tiki Island, TX?

The driving distance from Friendswood, TX to Village of Tiki Island, TX is about 27.1 miles (43.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 23.5 miles (37.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 13m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
27.1 mi
00h 36m
Flight
23.54 mi
37.88 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
23.54 mi
Kilometers
37.88 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
27.1 mi
Kilometers
43.62 km
Drive Time
00h 36m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Village of Tiki Island
Sat, Nov 7, 1:15 AM CST
Return by in Friendswood
Sat, Nov 7, 1:51 AM CST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Friendswood
2026-11-07T00:38
Arrive Village of Tiki Island
Sat, Nov 7, 1:15 AM CST
Route Timing
00h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CST
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:37 AM to 7:37 PM CST

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:16 PM CST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Friendswood
10:00 PM CST
Flexible departure

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
Dickinson
TX

City in North Dakota

From Friendswood
13.5 mi
00h 18m
To Village of Tiki Island
13.5 mi
00h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM CST
Wind
5 to 10 mph NE
Destination
68°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 12:00 AM CST
Wind
5 to 10 mph NE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Friendswood and Village of Tiki Island.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Friendswood and Village of Tiki Island.

  1. 1

    Start on South Friendswood Drive

    1.2 mi · 2 min · South Friendswood Drive

  2. 2

    Turn slight left onto East Winding Way Drive

    1792 ft · 57 sec · East Winding Way Drive

  3. 3

    Turn left onto East Parkwood Avenue

    1.7 mi · 3 min · East Parkwood Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    1.9 mi · 3 min

  5. 5

    Turn slight right

    48 m · 6 sec

  6. 6

    Turn slight right onto Gulf Freeway Frontage Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Gulf Freeway Frontage Road

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 45 South

    1358 ft · 33 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto North Gulf Freeway

    19.2 mi · 22 min · North Gulf Freeway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward Village of Tiki Island

    914 ft · 22 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right

    52 m · 5 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Tiki Drive

    1.3 km · 2 min · Tiki Drive

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Tahiti

    53 m · 8 sec · Tahiti

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Tahiti

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Friendswood and Village of Tiki Island.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
13 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
48 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Gulf Freeway
19.4 mi · 71%
East Parkwood Avenue
3.63 mi · 13%
Gulf Freeway Frontage Road
1.4 mi · 5%
South Friendswood Drive
1.25 mi · 5%
Tiki Drive
0.81 mi · 3%
East Winding Way Drive
0.34 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

North Gulf Freeway

Merge slight left onto North Gulf Freeway

19.2 mi · 00h 22m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 36m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.6 mi
23.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Dickinson
00h 18m from Friendswood
Leave By
7:16 PM CST
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Friendswood and Partly Cloudy near Village of Tiki Island.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Friendswood to Village of Tiki Island?

The road trip is about 27.1 miles (43.6 km) and usually takes 00h 36m 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?

Dickinson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.5 miles from Friendswood and 13.5 miles from Village of Tiki Island.

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

The direct path is about 23.5 miles (37.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.6 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 7:16 PM CST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.44 one way or $6.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Friendswood and Partly Cloudy near Village of Tiki Island.

Stop Ideas Near Dickinson

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Dickinson, 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 Dickinson.

BUS

Galveston (Texas Eagle Bus), Texas

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

Houston, TX

45 mi away
2121 Main Street
RAIL

Houston

46 mi away
902 Washington Ave.
RAIL

Beaumont

113 mi away
2555 W. Cedar Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Friendswood and Village of Tiki Island. Straight-line distance: 23.54 mi (37.88 km).

Friendswood

#1 Friendswood

A city in Galveston County, Texas.

Population40,011
Coordinates29.5294000, -95.2010400
Altitude10
CountryUnited States
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#2 Village of Tiki Island

Village of Tiki Island is a place in Texas, United States.

Population0
Coordinates29.2975400, -94.9144800
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
Start: Friendswood (-95.20104, 29.5294)
End: Village of Tiki Island (-94.91448, 29.29754)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 44 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.96 gal
3.62 L · about $3.44
Round trip
$6.88
1.92 gal · 7.24 L
Estimated CO2
8.5 kg one way
Round trip: 17.1 kg / 38 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.58 $3.44 $6.88
Mid-grade $4.09 $3.93 $7.86
Premium $4.47 $4.29 $8.59
Diesel $5.68 $5.45 $10.91

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 · Nov 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Friendswood and Village of Tiki Island. The current time is 00:38:34.

Distance to Other Cities

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