How far is Houston, TX from Cinco Ranch, TX?
The driving distance from Houston, TX to Cinco Ranch, TX is about 27.8 miles (44.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 23.7 miles (38.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 17m 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
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Harris County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Houston and Cinco Ranch.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Houston and Cinco Ranch.
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Start on Louisiana Street
761 ft · 25 sec · Louisiana Street
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Take the ramp straight toward I 10 West: San Antonio
2149 ft · 52 sec
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Merge slight right onto Katy Freeway
22.9 mi · 28 min · Katy Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Mason Road
1302 ft · 32 sec
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Turn straight onto Katy Freeway Frontage Road
3078 ft · 1 min · Katy Freeway Frontage Road
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Turn left onto Mason Road
2.9 mi · 6 min · Mason Road
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Turn right onto Northmoor Drive
727 ft · 25 sec · Northmoor Drive
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Turn left onto Cinco Lakes Drive
2881 ft · 1 min · Cinco Lakes Drive
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Turn right onto Crystal Bay Drive
53 m · 8 sec · Crystal Bay Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Crystal Bay Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Houston and Cinco Ranch.
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.
Katy Freeway
Merge slight right onto Katy Freeway
22.9 mi · 00h 28m
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 Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Cinco Ranch.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Houston to Cinco Ranch?
The road trip is about 27.8 miles (44.8 km) and usually takes 00h 38m 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?
Bunker Hill Village is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.9 miles from Houston and 13.9 miles from Cinco Ranch.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 23.7 miles (38.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.1 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 7:12 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.70 one way or $7.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Houston and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Cinco Ranch.
Stop Ideas Near Bunker Hill Village
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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City of Sugar Land
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Bunker Hill Village.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Houston and Cinco Ranch. Straight-line distance: 23.74 mi (38.2 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 Cinco Ranch
Census designated place
| Population | 18,274 |
| Coordinates | 29.7388400, -95.7580000 |
| Altitude | 34 |
| Country | United States |
End: Cinco Ranch (-95.758, 29.73884)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 45 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 20m |
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 | $3.70 | $7.41 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $4.17 | $8.33 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $4.50 | $9.00 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $3.91 | $7.83 |
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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