How far is Houston, TX from Atascocita, TX?

The driving distance from Houston, TX to Atascocita, TX is about 24.7 miles (39.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 19.8 miles (31.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 12m 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
24.73 mi
00h 36m
Flight
19.75 mi
31.78 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
19.75 mi
Kilometers
31.78 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
24.73 mi
Kilometers
39.8 km
Drive Time
00h 36m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Atascocita
Sat, May 2, 8:30 AM CDT
Return by in Houston
Sat, May 2, 9:06 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Houston
2026-05-02T07:54
Arrive Atascocita
Sat, May 2, 8:30 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:36 AM to 7:36 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:18 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Houston
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Aldine
TX

Census designated place

From Houston
12.4 mi
00h 18m
To Atascocita
12.4 mi
00h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Saturday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph N
Destination
72°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph N

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Houston and Atascocita.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Houston and Atascocita.

  1. 1

    Start on Louisiana Street

    145 m · 20 sec · Louisiana Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Franklin Street

    1678 ft · 1 min · Franklin Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto San Jacinto Street

    2319 ft · 49 sec · San Jacinto Street

  4. 4

    Turn straight onto Rothwell Street

    106 m · 7 sec · Rothwell Street

  5. 5

    Take the ramp straight toward US 59 East, I 10 East

    792 ft · 19 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto East Freeway

    2732 ft · 39 sec · East Freeway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight left toward I 69 North, US 59 North: Cleveland

    1.3 km · 2 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Eastex Freeway

    14.9 mi · 18 min · Eastex Freeway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward FM 1960, FM 1960 Business: Humble

    1279 ft · 31 sec

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto Eastex Freeway Frontage Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Eastex Freeway Frontage Road

  11. 11

    Turn right onto FM 1960

    5.7 mi · 9 min · FM 1960

  12. 12

    Continue on FM 1960

    631 ft · 20 sec · FM 1960

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · FM 1960

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Houston and Atascocita.

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
13 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
52.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Eastex Freeway
14.9 mi · 60%
FM 1960
6.04 mi · 24%
Eastex Freeway Frontage Road
1.44 mi · 6%
I 69 North
0.79 mi · 3%
East Freeway
0.52 mi · 2%
San Jacinto Street
0.44 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Eastex Freeway

Merge slight left onto Eastex Freeway

14.9 mi · 00h 18m

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 36m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.9 mi
19.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Aldine
00h 18m from Houston
Leave By
7:18 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Houston and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Atascocita.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Houston to Atascocita?

The road trip is about 24.7 miles (39.8 km) and usually takes 00h 36m 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?

Aldine is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.4 miles from Houston and 12.4 miles from Atascocita.

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

The direct path is about 19.8 miles (31.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.9 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 7:18 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.29 one way or $6.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Houston and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Atascocita.

Stop Ideas Near Aldine

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 Aldine and the surrounding midpoint area.
Hermann Square
Scenic stop 11.4 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 11.4 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 11.4 mi away

Houston City Hall

Houston , TX
901 Bagby St, Houston, TX 77002
Rating 4.3/5 103 reviews City Hall
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 6.1 mi away

City Of Humble Water Department

Humble , TX
102 Granberry St, Humble, TX 77338
Rating 2.6/5 5 reviews Public works department

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Houston

18 mi away
902 Washington Ave.
BUS

Houston, TX

20 mi away
2121 Main Street
BUS

Prairie View, TX

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

Galveston (Texas Eagle Bus), Texas

92 mi away
25th St. and Strand St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Houston and Atascocita. Straight-line distance: 19.75 mi (31.78 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
Atascocita

#2 Atascocita

Census designated place

Population65,844
Coordinates29.9988300, -95.1766000
Altitude22
CountryUnited States
Start: Houston (-95.36327, 29.76328)
End: Atascocita (-95.1766, 29.99883)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 40 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.87 gal
3.3 L · about $3.29
Round trip
$6.58
1.74 gal · 6.6 L
Estimated CO2
7.7 kg one way
Round trip: 15.5 kg / 34 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $3.29 $6.58
Mid-grade $4.25 $3.70 $7.40
Premium $4.59 $3.99 $7.99
Diesel $3.99 $3.47 $6.95

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 · May 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Houston and Atascocita. The current time is 07:54:47.

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.