How far is Houston, TX from Brookside Village, TX?
The driving distance from Houston, TX to Brookside Village, TX is about 18.5 miles (29.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 12.4 miles (20 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 57m 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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City in Harris County, Texas, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Houston and Brookside Village.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Houston and Brookside Village.
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Start on Louisiana Street
45 m · 12 sec · Louisiana Street
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Turn left onto Congress Street
91 m · 15 sec · Congress Street
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Turn left onto Smith Street
669 ft · 25 sec · Smith Street
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Turn right onto Prairie Street
674 ft · 22 sec · Prairie Street
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Turn slight left onto Bagby Street
625 ft · 20 sec · Bagby Street
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Turn right onto Capitol Street
142 m · 13 sec · Capitol Street
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Continue on Memorial Drive Frontage Road
579 ft · 16 sec · Memorial Drive Frontage Road
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Keep slight left to continue on Memorial Drive Frontage Road
157 m · 23 sec · Memorial Drive Frontage Road
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Turn left onto Houston Avenue
47 m · 5 sec · Houston Avenue
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Take the ramp straight toward I 45 South: Houston Municipal Court and Juror, Gulf Freeway
79 m · 6 sec
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Continue on I 45 South: Galveston
793 ft · 19 sec
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Continue on Pierce Elevated
662 ft · 16 sec · Pierce Elevated
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Turn straight onto I 45 South: Galveston
597 ft · 15 sec
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Merge slight left onto Gulf Freeway
1.1 mi · 1 min · Gulf Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 59 South, TX 288 South, I 69 South: Lake Jackson, Freeport, Victoria
1.2 km · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on TX 288 South: Lake Jackson, Freeport
2698 ft · 1 min
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Continue on South Freeway
1 km · 47 sec · South Freeway
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Keep slight left
7.1 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward BW 8: Frontage Road
800 ft · 20 sec
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Merge slight right onto South Freeway
1.6 mi · 2 min · South Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward FM 2234: McHard Road, Shadow Creek Parkway
1275 ft · 31 sec
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Turn straight onto South Freeway Frontage Road
1.3 km · 1 min · South Freeway Frontage Road
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Turn left onto Shadow Creek Parkway
547 ft · 18 sec · Shadow Creek Parkway
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Continue on McHard Road
3.5 mi · 6 min · McHard Road
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Turn left onto Roy Road
2664 ft · 1 min · Roy Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Brookside Road
881 ft · 24 sec · Brookside Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Brookside Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Houston and Brookside Village.
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.
South Freeway
Keep slight left
7.13 mi · 00h 08m
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 Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Brookside Village.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Houston to Brookside Village?
The road trip is about 18.5 miles (29.7 km) and usually takes 00h 28m 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?
Southside Place is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.3 miles from Houston and 9.2 miles from Brookside Village.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 12.4 miles (20 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.1 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 $2.46 one way or $4.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Houston and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Brookside Village.
Stop Ideas Near Southside Place
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 Southside Place.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Houston and Brookside Village. Straight-line distance: 12.4 mi (19.95 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 Brookside Village
City in Brazoria County, Texas, United States
| Population | 1,582 |
| Coordinates | 29.5869000, -95.3252200 |
| Altitude | 16 |
| Country | United States |
End: Brookside Village (-95.32522, 29.5869)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 30 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 13m |
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 | $2.46 | $4.91 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $2.76 | $5.53 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $2.98 | $5.97 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $2.60 | $5.19 |
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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