How far is Houston, TX from Greatwood, TX?
The driving distance from Houston, TX to Greatwood, TX is about 26.9 miles (43.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 23.7 miles (38.1 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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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Fort Bend County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Houston and Greatwood.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Houston and Greatwood.
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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
2.7 mi · 6 min · Smith Street
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Merge slight left onto Southwest Freeway
21.9 mi · 26 min · Southwest Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward FM 2759, TX 99
1989 ft · 49 sec
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Turn straight onto Southwest Freeway Frontage Road
2720 ft · 55 sec · Southwest Freeway Frontage Road
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Continue on Southwest Freeway Frontage Road
1284 ft · 41 sec · Southwest Freeway Frontage Road
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Turn slight right onto Greatwood Parkway
1954 ft · 58 sec · Greatwood Parkway
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Turn left onto Greatwood Lake Drive
1.2 km · 3 min · Greatwood Lake Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Greatwood Lake Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Houston and Greatwood.
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.
Southwest Freeway
Merge slight left onto Southwest Freeway
21.9 mi · 00h 26m
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 Greatwood.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Houston to Greatwood?
The road trip is about 26.9 miles (43.3 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?
Meadows Place is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.5 miles from Houston and 13.5 miles from Greatwood.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 23.7 miles (38.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.2 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 $3.59 one way or $7.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.4 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 Greatwood.
Stop Ideas Near Meadows 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 Meadows Place.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Houston and Greatwood. Straight-line distance: 23.68 mi (38.11 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 Greatwood
Census designated place
| Population | 11,538 |
| Coordinates | 29.5541300, -95.6757800 |
| Altitude | 21 |
| Country | United States |
End: Greatwood (-95.67578, 29.55413)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 43 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 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 | $3.59 | $7.18 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $4.04 | $8.08 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $4.36 | $8.72 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $3.79 | $7.59 |
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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