How far is Houston, TX from Baytown, TX?
The driving distance from Houston, TX to Baytown, TX is about 25.7 miles (41.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 23.2 miles (37.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 58m 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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Halfway Point
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Houston and Baytown.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Houston and Baytown.
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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 left to continue on East Freeway
13.4 mi · 16 min · East Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Decker Drive
4.5 mi · 5 min · Decker Drive
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Take the exit slight right toward Spur 330
1410 ft · 35 sec
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Continue on Decker Drive
1.3 mi · 2 min · Decker Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Decker Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Houston and Baytown.
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.
East Freeway
Keep slight left to continue on East Freeway
13.4 mi · 00h 16m
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 then Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Houston and Showers And Thunderstorms near Baytown.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Houston to Baytown?
The road trip is about 25.7 miles (41.3 km) and usually takes 00h 29m 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?
Cloverleaf is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.9 miles from Houston and 12.8 miles from Baytown.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 23.2 miles (37.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.5 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 7:32 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.44 one way or $6.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms around Houston and Showers And Thunderstorms near Baytown.
Stop Ideas Near Cloverleaf
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 Pasadena Construction Permits
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Cloverleaf.
Houston
Houston, TX
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Prairie View, TX
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Houston and Baytown. Straight-line distance: 23.23 mi (37.38 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 Baytown
The most populous city in Harris County, Texas.
| Population | 77,288 |
| Coordinates | 29.7355000, -94.9774300 |
| Altitude | 8 |
| Country | United States |
End: Decker Drive (-94.977596, 29.735543)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 41 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 19m |
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 | $3.44 | $6.88 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $3.87 | $7.74 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $4.18 | $8.36 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $3.63 | $7.27 |
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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