How far is Houston, TX from Alief, TX?
The driving distance from Houston, TX to Alief, TX is about 15.7 miles (25.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 14.4 miles (23.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 45m 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 22m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Village in Belmont County, Ohio, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Houston and Alief.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Houston and Alief.
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Start on Louisiana Street
45 m · 12 sec · Louisiana Street
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Turn left onto Congress Street
91 m · 15 sec · Congress Street
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Turn left onto Smith Street
2.7 mi · 6 min · Smith Street
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Merge slight left onto Southwest Freeway
6.2 mi · 8 min · Southwest Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward WPT West: Westpark Tollway West
2536 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Westpark Tollway
5.4 mi · 6 min · Westpark Tollway
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Take the exit slight right toward West Houston Center Boulevard, Dairy Ashford Road
1235 ft · 32 sec
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Turn left onto West Houston Center Boulevard
95 m · 15 sec · West Houston Center Boulevard
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Turn right onto Alief Clodine Road
1272 ft · 33 sec · Alief Clodine Road
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Turn left onto Cook Road
1332 ft · 37 sec · Cook Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Cook Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Houston and Alief.
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.
Southwest Freeway
Merge slight left onto Southwest Freeway
6.21 mi · 00h 08m
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 leaving Houston and Partly Sunny near Alief.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Houston to Alief?
The road trip is about 15.7 miles (25.3 km) and usually takes 00h 22m 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?
Bellaire is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.8 miles from Houston and 7.9 miles from Alief.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 14.4 miles (23.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.3 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:44 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.08 one way or $4.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Houston and Partly Sunny near Alief.
Stop Ideas Near Bellaire
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Hermann Square
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City of Sugar Land
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Bellaire.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Houston and Alief. Straight-line distance: 14.44 mi (23.24 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 Alief
Alief is a place in Texas, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 29.7110600, -95.5963300 |
| Altitude | 23 |
| Country | United States |
End: Alief (-95.59633, 29.71106)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 25 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 11m |
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 | $2.08 | $4.16 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $2.34 | $4.68 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $2.53 | $5.05 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $2.20 | $4.39 |
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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