How far is Houston, TX from Iowa Colony, TX?
The driving distance from Houston, TX to Iowa Colony, TX is about 22.3 miles (35.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 19.6 miles (31.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 00m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 30m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Brazoria County, Texas, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Houston and Iowa Colony.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Houston and Iowa Colony.
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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
1.7 mi · 2 min · Nolan Ryan Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward TX 6: Alvin, Sugar Land
1829 ft · 47 sec
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Continue on Alvin, Sugar Land
575 ft · 16 sec
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Turn right onto Alvin Sugarland Road
1.4 km · 1 min · Alvin Sugarland Road
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Turn left onto North Airline Road
1507 ft · 41 sec · North Airline Road
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Continue on Old Airline Road
109 m · 7 sec · Old Airline Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Old Airline Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Houston and Iowa Colony.
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.
South Freeway
Keep slight left
14.4 mi · 00h 17m
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 Iowa Colony.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Houston to Iowa Colony?
The road trip is about 22.3 miles (35.9 km) and usually takes 00h 30m 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?
Brookside Village is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.2 miles from Houston and 11.1 miles from Iowa Colony.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 19.6 miles (31.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.7 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 7:30 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.99 one way or $5.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7 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 Iowa Colony.
Stop Ideas Near Brookside Village
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Hermann Square
Houston BCycle: City Hall
Houston City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Brookside Village.
Houston, TX
Houston
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Prairie View, TX
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Houston and Iowa Colony. Straight-line distance: 19.65 mi (31.63 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 Iowa Colony
Village in the United States
| Population | 1,822 |
| Coordinates | 29.4824600, -95.4155000 |
| Altitude | 18 |
| Country | United States |
End: Iowa Colony (-95.4155, 29.48246)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 36 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 16m |
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 | $2.99 | $5.97 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $3.36 | $6.72 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $3.63 | $7.25 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $3.15 | $6.31 |
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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