How far is Fulshear, TX from Houston, TX?

The driving distance from Fulshear, TX to Houston, TX is about 33.7 miles (54.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 32.6 miles (52.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
33.77 mi
00h 43m
Flight
32.58 mi
52.43 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
32.58 mi
Kilometers
52.43 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
33.77 mi
Kilometers
54.34 km
Drive Time
00h 43m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Houston
Mon, Apr 20, 2:50 AM CDT
Return by in Fulshear
Mon, Apr 20, 3:34 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fulshear
2026-04-20T02:06
Arrive Houston
Mon, Apr 20, 2:50 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:44 AM to 7:44 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:02 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Fulshear
10:00 PM CDT
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
Mission Bend
TX

Census designated place

From Fulshear
16.8 mi
00h 21m
To Houston
16.9 mi
00h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Monday

Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, Apr 20 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E
Destination
68°F
Monday

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Mon, Apr 20 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph E

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Fulshear and Houston.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Fulshear and Houston.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    69 m · 9 sec

  2. 2

    Turn straight onto Farm to Market 1093 Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Farm to Market 1093 Road

  3. 3

    Continue on FM 1093

    3 mi · 5 min · FM 1093

  4. 4

    Take the ramp straight toward WPT East

    141 m · 11 sec

  5. 5

    Continue on Westpark Tollway

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Westpark Tollway

  6. 6

    Continue on Fort Bend Westpark Tollway

    5.8 mi · 6 min · Fort Bend Westpark Tollway

  7. 7

    Continue on Westpark Tollway

    11 mi · 12 min · Westpark Tollway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 59 North: Downtown

    1.4 km · 2 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Southwest Freeway

    5.9 mi · 7 min · Southwest Freeway

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Richmond Avenue, Downtown via Louisiana Street

    1.4 km · 1 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Downtown, Louisiana Street

    47 m · 4 sec

  12. 12

    Continue on Louisiana Street

    1.9 mi · 5 min · Louisiana Street

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Louisiana Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Fulshear and Houston.

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
1 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
38.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Westpark Tollway
13.5 mi · 40%
Southwest Freeway
5.87 mi · 17%
Fort Bend Westpark Tollway
5.77 mi · 17%
FM 1093
3.03 mi · 9%
Louisiana Street
1.89 mi · 6%
Farm to Market 1093 Road
1.73 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Westpark Tollway

Continue on Westpark Tollway

11 mi · 00h 12m

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 43m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.1 mi
32.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mission Bend
00h 21m from Fulshear
Leave By
7:02 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Fulshear and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers near Houston.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Fulshear to Houston?

The road trip is about 33.7 miles (54.3 km) and usually takes 00h 43m 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?

Mission Bend is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.8 miles from Fulshear and 16.9 miles from Houston.

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

The direct path is about 32.6 miles (52.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.1 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:02 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 then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Fulshear and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers near Houston.

Stop Ideas Near Mission Bend

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Mission Bend and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 12.7 mi away

Freeman Town Park

Richmond , TX
601 Burnet St, Richmond, TX 77469
Rating 4.8/5 4 reviews City park
Katy Visitors Center
Practical stop 13.1 mi away

Katy Visitors Center

Katy , TX
5718 2nd St, Katy, TX 77493
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews Local government office,Visitor center
Sugar Land City Hall
Meeting point 8.1 mi away

Sugar Land City Hall

Sugar Land , TX
2700 Town Center Blvd N, Sugar Land, TX 77479
Rating 4.5/5 31 reviews City Hall
Houston Police Department Westside
Nearby stop 1.4 mi away

Houston Police Department Westside

Houston , TX
3203 S Dairy Ashford Rd, Houston, TX 77082
Rating 2.8/5 75 reviews Police department,Police station

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Mission Bend.

BUS

Houston, TX

29 mi away
2121 Main Street
RAIL

Houston

30 mi away
902 Washington Ave.
BUS

Prairie View, TX

53 mi away
44814 US Highway 290 Business \r\n
BUS

Galveston (Texas Eagle Bus), Texas

96 mi away
25th St. and Strand St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fulshear and Houston. Straight-line distance: 32.58 mi (52.43 km).

Fulshear

#1 Fulshear

City in Fort Bend County, Texas, United States

Population17,136
Coordinates29.6899600, -95.8996800
Altitude40
CountryUnited States
Houston

#2 Houston

The fourth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Houston metropolitan area.

Population2,316,120
Coordinates29.7632800, -95.3632700
Altitude12
CountryUnited States
Start: Front Street (-95.8997, 29.690072)
End: Louisiana Street (-95.363596, 29.76347)

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 20, 2026

There is no time difference between Fulshear and Houston. The current time is 02:06:19.

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.