How far is Houston, TX from Aldine, TX?
The driving distance from Houston, TX to Aldine, TX is about 13.6 miles (21.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 11.7 miles (18.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 40m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 20m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Harris County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Houston and Aldine.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Houston and Aldine.
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Start on Louisiana Street
145 m · 20 sec · Louisiana Street
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Turn right onto Franklin Street
664 ft · 28 sec · Franklin Street
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Turn left onto Travis Street
1205 ft · 29 sec · Travis Street
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Take the ramp straight toward I 45 North Express Lane
1.6 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto North Freeway
2.2 mi · 3 min · North Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 610
156 m · 13 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 610 East
775 ft · 19 sec
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Merge slight left onto North Loop
1.5 km · 1 min · North Loop
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Take the exit slight right toward HTR North: Hardy Toll Road North
2773 ft · 1 min
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Continue on Hardy Toll Road
5.4 mi · 6 min · Hardy Toll Road
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Take the exit slight right toward Aldine Mail Route, Aldine Bender Road
1261 ft · 31 sec
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Turn straight onto East Hardy Road
2.5 mi · 5 min · East Hardy Road
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Turn left onto Aldine Bender Road
121 m · 7 sec · Aldine Bender Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Aldine Bender Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Houston and Aldine.
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.
Hardy Toll Road
Continue on Hardy Toll Road
5.41 mi · 00h 06m
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Houston and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Aldine.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Houston to Aldine?
The road trip is about 13.6 miles (21.9 km) and usually takes 00h 20m 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?
Hilshire Village is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.8 miles from Houston and 6.8 miles from Aldine.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 11.7 miles (18.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.9 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 7:50 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.81 one way or $3.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Houston and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Aldine.
Stop Ideas Near Hilshire Village
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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City Hall Annex Garage
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Hilshire Village.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Houston and Aldine. Straight-line distance: 11.73 mi (18.88 km).
#1 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 |
#2 Aldine
Census designated place
| Population | 15,869 |
| Coordinates | 29.9324500, -95.3802100 |
| Altitude | 25 |
| Country | United States |
End: Aldine (-95.38021, 29.93245)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 22 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 10m |
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 | $1.81 | $3.63 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $2.04 | $4.08 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $2.20 | $4.41 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $1.92 | $3.83 |
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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