How far is Houston, TX from Galena Park, TX?

The driving distance from Houston, TX to Galena Park, TX is about 11.2 miles (18 km), with a travel time of about 00h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 8.3 miles (13.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 35m 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
11.18 mi
00h 17m
Flight
8.24 mi
13.26 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
8.24 mi
Kilometers
13.26 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
11.18 mi
Kilometers
18 km
Drive Time
00h 17m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Galena Park
Sun, Apr 19, 3:02 AM CDT
Return by in Houston
Sun, Apr 19, 3:20 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Houston
2026-04-19T02:44
Arrive Galena Park
Sun, Apr 19, 3:02 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:18 AM to 7:18 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:54 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
Jacinto City
TX

City in Harris County, Texas, United States

From Houston
5.6 mi
00h 08m
To Galena Park
5.6 mi
00h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Sunday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NE
Destination
75°F
Sunday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Houston and Galena Park.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Houston and Galena Park.

  1. 1

    Start on Louisiana Street

    145 m · 20 sec · Louisiana Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Franklin Street

    1678 ft · 1 min · Franklin Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto San Jacinto Street

    2319 ft · 49 sec · San Jacinto Street

  4. 4

    Turn straight onto Rothwell Street

    106 m · 7 sec · Rothwell Street

  5. 5

    Take the ramp straight toward US 59 East, I 10 East

    792 ft · 19 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto East Freeway

    5.2 mi · 7 min · East Freeway

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on East Freeway

    1 mi · 1 min · East Freeway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Mercury Drive

    919 ft · 22 sec

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto East Freeway Frontage Road

    568 ft · 16 sec · East Freeway Frontage Road

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Mercury Drive

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Mercury Drive

  11. 11

    Continue on Main Street

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Clinton Drive

    3123 ft · 1 min · Clinton Drive

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Crown Street

    119 m · 17 sec · Crown Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Crown Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Houston and Galena Park.

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
14 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
125 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East Freeway
6.22 mi · 56%
Main Street
1.77 mi · 16%
Mercury Drive
1.35 mi · 12%
Clinton Drive
0.59 mi · 5%
San Jacinto Street
0.44 mi · 4%
Franklin Street
0.32 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

East Freeway

Merge slight left onto East Freeway

5.2 mi · 00h 07m

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 17m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.9 mi
8.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Jacinto City
00h 08m from Houston
Leave By
7:54 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy leaving Houston and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy near Galena Park.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Houston to Galena Park?

The road trip is about 11.2 miles (18 km) and usually takes 00h 17m 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?

Jacinto City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.6 miles from Houston and 5.6 miles from Galena Park.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 8.3 miles (13.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.9 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:54 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.47 one way or $2.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy around Houston and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy near Galena Park.

Stop Ideas Near Jacinto City

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 Jacinto City and the surrounding midpoint area.
Hermann Square
Scenic stop 5.5 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 5.5 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 5.5 mi away

Houston City Hall

Houston , TX
901 Bagby St, Houston, TX 77002
Rating 4.3/5 103 reviews City Hall
City of Pasadena Construction Permits
Nearby stop 7.6 mi away

City of Pasadena Construction Permits

Pasadena , TX
1114 Davis St, Pasadena, TX 77506
Rating 2.5/5 18 reviews Public works department

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Jacinto City.

RAIL

Houston

13 mi away
902 Washington Ave.
BUS

Houston, TX

13 mi away
2121 Main Street
BUS

Galveston (Texas Eagle Bus), Texas

68 mi away
25th St. and Strand St.
BUS

Prairie View, TX

81 mi away
44814 US Highway 290 Business \r\n

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Houston and Galena Park. Straight-line distance: 8.24 mi (13.26 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
Galena Park

#2 Galena Park

City in Harris County, Texas, United States

Population10,559
Coordinates29.7335600, -95.2302100
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Start: Houston (-95.36327, 29.76328)
End: Galena Park (-95.23021, 29.73356)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 18 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.39 gal
1.49 L · about $1.47
Round trip
$2.95
0.78 gal · 2.98 L
Estimated CO2
3.5 kg one way
Round trip: 6.9 kg / 15 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $1.47 $2.95
Mid-grade $4.25 $1.66 $3.32
Premium $4.59 $1.79 $3.58
Diesel $3.99 $1.56 $3.11

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 · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Houston and Galena Park. The current time is 02:44:59.

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.