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

The driving distance from Galveston, TX to Village of Tiki Island, TX is about 8.6 miles (13.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 7 miles (11.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 29m 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
8.58 mi
00h 14m
Flight
7.04 mi
11.33 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
7.04 mi
Kilometers
11.33 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
8.58 mi
Kilometers
13.81 km
Drive Time
00h 14m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Village of Tiki Island
Sat, Nov 7, 12:53 AM CST
Return by in Galveston
Sat, Nov 7, 1:08 AM CST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Galveston
2026-11-07T00:38
Arrive Village of Tiki Island
Sat, Nov 7, 12:53 AM CST
Route Timing
00h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CST
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:15 AM to 7:15 PM CST

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

Leave by
8:00 PM CST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Galveston
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
Bayou Vista
TX

City in Galveston County, Texas, United States

From Galveston
4.3 mi
00h 07m
To Village of Tiki Island
4.3 mi
00h 07m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM CST
Wind
15 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 Galveston and Village of Tiki Island.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 27th Street

    79 m · 16 sec · 27th Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Ball Street - Avenue H

    762 ft · 28 sec · Ball Street - Avenue H

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Martin Luther King Boulevard - 29th Street

    667 ft · 18 sec · Martin Luther King Boulevard - 29th Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Broadway - Avenue J

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Broadway - Avenue J

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on Gulf Freeway

    4.1 mi · 5 min · Gulf Freeway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward Village of Tiki Island

    2007 ft · 49 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight right

    623 ft · 23 sec

  8. 8

    Turn sharp left onto Virginia Point Drive

    840 ft · 24 sec · Virginia Point Drive

  9. 9

    Continue on Jones Lake Road

    1938 ft · 60 sec · Jones Lake Road

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Tiki Drive

    1.3 km · 2 min · Tiki Drive

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Tahiti

    53 m · 8 sec · Tahiti

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Tahiti

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Galveston 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
12 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
139.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Gulf Freeway
4.64 mi · 54%
Broadway - Avenue J
2.25 mi · 26%
Tiki Drive
0.81 mi · 9%
Jones Lake Road
0.37 mi · 4%
Virginia Point Drive
0.16 mi · 2%
Ball Street - Avenue H
0.14 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Gulf Freeway

Keep slight left to continue on Gulf Freeway

4.14 mi · 00h 05m

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 14m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.6 mi
7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bayou Vista
00h 07m from Galveston
Leave By
8:00 PM CST
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Galveston 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 Galveston to Village of Tiki Island?

The road trip is about 8.6 miles (13.8 km) and usually takes 00h 14m 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?

Bayou Vista is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.3 miles from Galveston and 4.3 miles from Village of Tiki Island.

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

The direct path is about 7 miles (11.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.6 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 8:00 PM CST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.07 one way or $2.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Galveston and Partly Cloudy near Village of Tiki Island.

Stop Ideas Near Bayou Vista

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

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

BUS

Galveston (Texas Eagle Bus), Texas

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

Houston, TX

63 mi away
2121 Main Street
RAIL

Houston

64 mi away
902 Washington Ave.
RAIL

Beaumont

115 mi away
2555 W. Cedar Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Galveston and Village of Tiki Island. Straight-line distance: 7.04 mi (11.33 km).

Galveston

#1 Galveston

A city in Galveston County, Texas.

Population50,085
Coordinates29.3013500, -94.7977000
Altitude2
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: Galveston (-94.7977, 29.30135)
End: Village of Tiki Island (-94.91448, 29.29754)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 14 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
0.3 gal
1.15 L · about $1.07
Round trip
$2.15
0.6 gal · 2.3 L
Estimated CO2
2.7 kg one way
Round trip: 5.3 kg / 12 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.58 $1.07 $2.15
Mid-grade $4.09 $1.23 $2.46
Premium $4.47 $1.34 $2.68
Diesel $5.68 $1.70 $3.41

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 Galveston 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.