How far is Houston, TX from Barrett, TX?
The driving distance from Houston, TX to Barrett, TX is about 21.3 miles (34.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 19.7 miles (31.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 55m 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 27m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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.
City in Harris County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Houston and Barrett.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Houston and Barrett.
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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
5.2 mi · 7 min · East Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Crosby Freeway
4.5 mi · 6 min · Crosby Freeway
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Turn straight onto Crosby Freeway
1.7 mi · 2 min · Crosby Freeway
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Take the exit straight toward US 90
1304 ft · 32 sec
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Continue on Crosby Freeway
8 mi · 9 min · Crosby Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward FM 2100, FM 1942: Crosby
1615 ft · 39 sec
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Turn sharp right onto Crosby Lynchburg Road
1123 ft · 34 sec · Crosby Lynchburg Road
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Turn left onto Farm to Market 1942
23 m · 2 sec · Farm to Market 1942
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Farm to Market 1942
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Houston and Barrett.
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.
Crosby Freeway
Continue on Crosby Freeway
8.04 mi · 00h 09m
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.
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Houston and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Barrett.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Houston to Barrett?
The road trip is about 21.3 miles (34.2 km) and usually takes 00h 27m 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?
Jacinto City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.6 miles from Houston and 10.6 miles from Barrett.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 19.7 miles (31.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.6 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 7:34 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.83 one way or $5.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Houston and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Barrett.
Stop Ideas Near Jacinto City
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Jacinto City.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Houston and Barrett. Straight-line distance: 19.72 mi (31.74 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 Barrett
City in Texas
| Population | 3,199 |
| Coordinates | 29.8799500, -95.0629800 |
| Altitude | 13 |
| Country | United States |
End: Barrett (-95.06298, 29.87995)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 34 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 15m |
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 | $2.83 | $5.67 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $3.19 | $6.38 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $3.44 | $6.89 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $2.99 | $5.99 |
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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