How far is Holiday Lakes, TX from Houston, TX?
The driving distance from Holiday Lakes, TX to Houston, TX is about 44.6 miles (71.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 54m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 39.3 miles (63.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 48m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 54m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Village in the United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Holiday Lakes and Houston.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Holiday Lakes and Houston.
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Start on 4th Street
77 m · 13 sec · 4th Street
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Turn right onto Lake Drive
1461 ft · 40 sec · Lake Drive
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Continue on North Texas Avenue
1135 ft · 31 sec · North Texas Avenue
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Continue on Creekside Drive
1469 ft · 47 sec · Creekside Drive
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Sims Road
2878 ft · 1 min · Sims Road
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Continue straight
2 mi · 5 min
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At the end of the road, turn left onto FM 521
3.1 mi · 5 min · FM 521
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Turn right onto County Road 45
2387 ft · 1 min · County Road 45
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Turn right onto Nolan Ryan Expressway
1.2 km · 56 sec · Nolan Ryan Expressway
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Take the exit left
64 m · 6 sec
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Merge slight right onto Nolan Ryan Expressway
20 mi · 23 min · Nolan Ryan Expressway
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Continue on South Freeway
586 ft · 8 sec · South Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Brazoria County Expressway
16.1 mi · 19 min · Brazoria County Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 45 North: Dallas
2423 ft · 59 sec
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Merge slight right onto Gulf Freeway
1 mi · 1 min · Gulf Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Houston Avenue, Memorial Drive
1566 ft · 38 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Memorial Drive
135 m · 15 sec
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Turn right onto Memorial Drive Frontage Road
878 ft · 24 sec · Memorial Drive Frontage Road
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Continue on Rusk Street
1470 ft · 52 sec · Rusk Street
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Turn left onto Louisiana Street
1525 ft · 52 sec · 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 Holiday Lakes and Houston.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Nolan Ryan Expressway
Merge slight right onto Nolan Ryan Expressway
20 mi · 00h 23m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Holiday Lakes and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Houston.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Holiday Lakes to Houston?
The road trip is about 44.6 miles (71.8 km) and usually takes 00h 54m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Iowa Colony is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.3 miles from Holiday Lakes and 21.3 miles from Houston.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 39.3 miles (63.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:42 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.93 one way or $11.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Holiday Lakes and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Houston.
Stop Ideas Near Iowa Colony
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Iowa Colony.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Holiday Lakes and Houston. Straight-line distance: 39.35 mi (63.33 km).
#1 Holiday Lakes
Town of the United States
| Population | 1,225 |
| Coordinates | 29.2096900, -95.5168900 |
| Altitude | 11 |
| 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: 72 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 33m |
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 | $5.93 | $11.87 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $6.68 | $13.35 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $7.21 | $14.42 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $6.27 | $12.54 |
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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