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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
18.44 mi
00h 28m
Flight
12.4 mi
19.95 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
12.4 mi
Kilometers
19.95 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
18.44 mi
Kilometers
29.68 km
Drive Time
00h 28m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brookside Village
Mon, May 25, 4:04 AM CDT
Return by in Houston
Mon, May 25, 4:33 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Houston
2026-05-25T03:35
Arrive Brookside Village
Mon, May 25, 4:04 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:29 AM to 7:29 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:32 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Houston
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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.

Mid-route stop
Southside Place
TX

City in Harris County, Texas, United States

From Houston
9.3 mi
00h 14m
To Brookside Village
9.2 mi
00h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Memorial Day

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph E
Destination
86°F
Memorial Day

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph E

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.

  1. 1

    Start on Louisiana Street

    45 m · 12 sec · Louisiana Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Congress Street

    91 m · 15 sec · Congress Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Smith Street

    669 ft · 25 sec · Smith Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Prairie Street

    674 ft · 22 sec · Prairie Street

  5. 5

    Turn slight left onto Bagby Street

    625 ft · 20 sec · Bagby Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Capitol Street

    142 m · 13 sec · Capitol Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Memorial Drive Frontage Road

    579 ft · 16 sec · Memorial Drive Frontage Road

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on Memorial Drive Frontage Road

    157 m · 23 sec · Memorial Drive Frontage Road

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Houston Avenue

    47 m · 5 sec · Houston Avenue

  10. 10

    Take the ramp straight toward I 45 South: Houston Municipal Court and Juror, Gulf Freeway

    79 m · 6 sec

  11. 11

    Continue on I 45 South: Galveston

    793 ft · 19 sec

  12. 12

    Continue on Pierce Elevated

    662 ft · 16 sec · Pierce Elevated

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto I 45 South: Galveston

    597 ft · 15 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Gulf Freeway

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Gulf Freeway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward US 59 South, TX 288 South, I 69 South: Lake Jackson, Freeport, Victoria

    1.2 km · 1 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on TX 288 South: Lake Jackson, Freeport

    2698 ft · 1 min

  17. 17

    Continue on South Freeway

    1 km · 47 sec · South Freeway

  18. 18

    Keep slight left

    7.1 mi · 8 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward BW 8: Frontage Road

    800 ft · 20 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight right onto South Freeway

    1.6 mi · 2 min · South Freeway

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward FM 2234: McHard Road, Shadow Creek Parkway

    1275 ft · 31 sec

  22. 22

    Turn straight onto South Freeway Frontage Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · South Freeway Frontage Road

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Shadow Creek Parkway

    547 ft · 18 sec · Shadow Creek Parkway

  24. 24

    Continue on McHard Road

    3.5 mi · 6 min · McHard Road

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Roy Road

    2664 ft · 1 min · Roy Road

  26. 26

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Brookside Road

    881 ft · 24 sec · Brookside Road

  27. 27

    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.

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
27 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
146.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Freeway
9.39 mi · 51%
McHard Road
3.51 mi · 19%
Gulf Freeway
1.12 mi · 6%
South Freeway Frontage Road
0.78 mi · 4%
US 59 South
0.73 mi · 4%
TX 288 South
0.51 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 28m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.1 mi
12.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Southside Place
00h 14m from Houston
Leave By
7:32 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Southside Place and the surrounding midpoint area.
Hermann Square
Scenic stop 7.5 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 7.5 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 7.6 mi away

Houston City Hall

Houston , TX
901 Bagby St, Houston, TX 77002
Rating 4.3/5 103 reviews City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Southside Place.

BUS

Houston, TX

8 mi away
2121 Main Street
RAIL

Houston

10 mi away
902 Washington Ave.
BUS

Prairie View, TX

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

Galveston (Texas Eagle Bus), Texas

78 mi away
25th St. and Strand St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Houston and Brookside Village. Straight-line distance: 12.4 mi (19.95 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
Brookside Village

#2 Brookside Village

City in Brazoria County, Texas, United States

Population1,582
Coordinates29.5869000, -95.3252200
Altitude16
CountryUnited States
Start: Houston (-95.36327, 29.76328)
End: Brookside Village (-95.32522, 29.5869)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 30 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
0.65 gal
2.46 L · about $2.46
Round trip
$4.91
1.3 gal · 4.92 L
Estimated CO2
5.8 kg one way
Round trip: 11.6 kg / 26 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Texas · May 25, 2026

There is no time difference between Houston and Brookside Village. The current time is 03:35:14.

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.