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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
15.71 mi
00h 22m
Flight
14.44 mi
23.24 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
14.44 mi
Kilometers
23.24 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
15.71 mi
Kilometers
25.29 km
Drive Time
00h 22m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Alief
Wed, Apr 15, 12:10 AM CDT
Return by in Houston
Wed, Apr 15, 12:32 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Houston
2026-04-14T23:47
Arrive Alief
Wed, Apr 15, 12:10 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:23 AM to 7:23 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:44 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Houston
10:00 PM CDT
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
Bellaire
TX

Village in Belmont County, Ohio, United States

From Houston
7.8 mi
00h 11m
To Alief
7.9 mi
00h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Tonight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 11:00 PM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S
Destination
87°F
Tuesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S

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.

  1. 1

    Start on Louisiana Street

    45 m · 12 sec · Louisiana Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Congress Street

    91 m · 15 sec · Congress Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Smith Street

    2.7 mi · 6 min · Smith Street

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Southwest Freeway

    6.2 mi · 8 min · Southwest Freeway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward WPT West: Westpark Tollway West

    2536 ft · 1 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Westpark Tollway

    5.4 mi · 6 min · Westpark Tollway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward West Houston Center Boulevard, Dairy Ashford Road

    1235 ft · 32 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left onto West Houston Center Boulevard

    95 m · 15 sec · West Houston Center Boulevard

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Alief Clodine Road

    1272 ft · 33 sec · Alief Clodine Road

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Cook Road

    1332 ft · 37 sec · Cook Road

  11. 11

    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.

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
11 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
70.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Southwest Freeway
6.21 mi · 40%
Westpark Tollway
5.45 mi · 35%
Smith Street
2.71 mi · 17%
WPT West
0.48 mi · 3%
West Houston Center Boulevard
0.29 mi · 2%
Cook Road
0.25 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 22m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.3 mi
14.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bellaire
00h 11m from Houston
Leave By
7:44 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Bellaire and the surrounding midpoint area.
Hermann Square
Scenic stop 6.6 mi away

Hermann Square

Houston , TX
900 Bagby St, Houston, TX 77002
Rating 4.5/5 604 reviews Tourist attraction,Park
Houston BCycle: City Hall
Practical stop 6.6 mi away

Houston BCycle: City Hall

Houston , TX
473 McKinney St, Houston, TX 77002
Rating 3.8/5 8 reviews Bicycle rental service,Non-profit organization
Houston City Hall
Meeting point 6.6 mi away

Houston City Hall

Houston , TX
901 Bagby St, Houston, TX 77002
Rating 4.3/5 103 reviews City Hall
City of Sugar Land
Nearby stop 12.8 mi away

City of Sugar Land

Sugar Land , TX
2700 Town Center Blvd N, Sugar Land, TX 77479
Rating 3.0/5 10 reviews Urban planning department

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Bellaire.

BUS

Houston, TX

10 mi away
2121 Main Street
RAIL

Houston

11 mi away
902 Washington Ave.
BUS

Prairie View, TX

66 mi away
44814 US Highway 290 Business \r\n
BUS

Galveston (Texas Eagle Bus), Texas

80 mi away
25th St. and Strand St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Houston and Alief. Straight-line distance: 14.44 mi (23.24 km).

Houston

#1 Houston

The fourth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Houston metropolitan area.

Population2,316,120
Coordinates29.7632800, -95.3632700
Altitude12
CountryUnited States
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#2 Alief

Alief is a place in Texas, United States.

Population0
Coordinates29.7110600, -95.5963300
Altitude23
CountryUnited States
Start: Houston (-95.36327, 29.76328)
End: Alief (-95.59633, 29.71106)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 25 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
0.55 gal
2.1 L · about $2.08
Round trip
$4.16
1.1 gal · 4.2 L
Estimated CO2
4.9 kg one way
Round trip: 9.8 kg / 22 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Texas · Apr 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Houston and Alief. The current time is 23:47:19.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.