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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 36m.
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.
Census designated place
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny
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.
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Start on Louisiana Street
145 m · 20 sec · Louisiana Street
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Turn right onto Franklin Street
1678 ft · 1 min · Franklin Street
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Turn left onto San Jacinto Street
2319 ft · 49 sec · San Jacinto Street
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Turn straight onto Rothwell Street
106 m · 7 sec · Rothwell Street
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Take the ramp straight toward US 59 East, I 10 East
792 ft · 19 sec
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Merge slight left onto East Freeway
2732 ft · 39 sec · East Freeway
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Take the exit slight left toward I 69 North, US 59 North: Cleveland
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Eastex Freeway
14.9 mi · 18 min · Eastex Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward FM 1960, FM 1960 Business: Humble
1279 ft · 31 sec
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Turn straight onto Eastex Freeway Frontage Road
1.4 mi · 3 min · Eastex Freeway Frontage Road
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Turn right onto FM 1960
5.7 mi · 9 min · FM 1960
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Continue on FM 1960
631 ft · 20 sec · FM 1960
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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.
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.
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.
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 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.
Hermann Square
Houston BCycle: City Hall
Houston City Hall
City Of Humble Water Department
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Aldine.
Houston
Houston, TX
Prairie View, TX
Galveston (Texas Eagle Bus), Texas
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Houston and Atascocita. Straight-line distance: 19.75 mi (31.78 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 Atascocita
Census designated place
| Population | 65,844 |
| Coordinates | 29.9988300, -95.1766000 |
| Altitude | 22 |
| Country | United States |
End: Atascocita (-95.1766, 29.99883)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 40 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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