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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers
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.
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Start on the route
69 m · 9 sec
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Turn straight onto Farm to Market 1093 Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · Farm to Market 1093 Road
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Continue on FM 1093
3 mi · 5 min · FM 1093
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Take the ramp straight toward WPT East
141 m · 11 sec
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Continue on Westpark Tollway
2.5 mi · 3 min · Westpark Tollway
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Continue on Fort Bend Westpark Tollway
5.8 mi · 6 min · Fort Bend Westpark Tollway
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Continue on Westpark Tollway
11 mi · 12 min · Westpark Tollway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 59 North: Downtown
1.4 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Southwest Freeway
5.9 mi · 7 min · Southwest Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Richmond Avenue, Downtown via Louisiana Street
1.4 km · 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Downtown, Louisiana Street
47 m · 4 sec
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Continue on Louisiana Street
1.9 mi · 5 min · Louisiana Street
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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Katy Visitors Center
Sugar Land City Hall
Houston Police Department Westside
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fulshear and Houston. Straight-line distance: 32.58 mi (52.43 km).
#1 Fulshear
City in Fort Bend County, Texas, United States
| Population | 17,136 |
| Coordinates | 29.6899600, -95.8996800 |
| Altitude | 40 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Houston
The fourth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Houston metropolitan area.
| Population | 2,316,120 |
| Coordinates | 29.7632800, -95.3632700 |
| Altitude | 12 |
| Country | United States |
End: Louisiana Street (-95.363596, 29.76347)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 54 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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