How far is Houston, TX from Freeport, TX?
The driving distance from Houston, TX to Freeport, TX is about 61.8 miles (99.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 55.9 miles (90 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 36m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 18m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Houston and Freeport.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Houston and Freeport.
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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
14.4 mi · 17 min
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Merge slight right onto South Freeway
1312 ft · 17 sec · South Freeway
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Continue on Nolan Ryan Expressway
38.9 mi · 46 min · Nolan Ryan Expressway
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Continue on State Highway 288
1.3 mi · 2 min · State Highway 288
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Continue on North Brazosport Boulevard
1.9 mi · 3 min · North Brazosport Boulevard
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Turn left onto West 2nd Street
1.5 km · 2 min · West 2nd Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West 2nd Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Houston and Freeport.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Nolan Ryan Expressway
Continue on Nolan Ryan Expressway
38.9 mi · 00h 46m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Houston and Mostly Sunny near Freeport.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Houston to Freeport?
The road trip is about 61.8 miles (99.5 km) and usually takes 01h 18m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Bonney is a useful midpoint, sitting about 31 miles from Houston and 30.8 miles from Freeport.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 55.9 miles (90 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:54 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.24 one way or $16.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Houston and Mostly Sunny near Freeport.
Stop Ideas Near Bonney
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Bonney.
Houston, TX
Houston
Galveston (Texas Eagle Bus), Texas
Prairie View, TX
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Houston and Freeport. Straight-line distance: 55.9 mi (89.97 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 Freeport
City in Texas
| Population | 12,126 |
| Coordinates | 28.9541400, -95.3596600 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| Country | United States |
End: Freeport (-95.35966, 28.95414)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 100 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 03m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 46m |
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 | $8.24 | $16.48 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $9.27 | $18.54 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $10.01 | $20.02 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $8.70 | $17.41 |
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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