How far is Houston, TX from Jacinto City, TX?
The driving distance from Houston, TX to Jacinto City, TX is about 8.8 miles (14.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 13m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 7.8 miles (12.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 26m 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 Harris 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 Jacinto City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Houston and Jacinto City.
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Start on Louisiana Street
145 m · 20 sec · Louisiana Street
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Turn right onto Franklin Street
1678 ft · 1 min · Franklin Street
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Turn left onto San Jacinto Street
2319 ft · 49 sec · San Jacinto Street
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Turn straight onto Rothwell Street
106 m · 7 sec · Rothwell Street
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Take the ramp straight toward US 59 East, I 10 East
792 ft · 19 sec
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Merge slight left onto East Freeway
5.2 mi · 7 min · East Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on East Freeway
1.3 mi · 2 min · East Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward John Ralston Road, Holland Avenue
1351 ft · 33 sec
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Turn straight onto East Freeway Frontage Road
2973 ft · 1 min · East Freeway Frontage Road
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Turn right onto Holland Avenue
1957 ft · 41 sec · Holland Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Holland Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Houston and Jacinto City.
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.
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.
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 Jacinto City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Houston to Jacinto City?
The road trip is about 8.8 miles (14.2 km) and usually takes 00h 13m 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?
Galena Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.4 miles from Houston and 4.4 miles from Jacinto City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 7.8 miles (12.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 8:04 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.17 one way or $2.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.8 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 Jacinto City.
Stop Ideas Near Galena Park
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 Galena Park.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Houston and Jacinto City. Straight-line distance: 7.77 mi (12.5 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 Jacinto City
City in Harris County, Texas, United States
| Population | 10,466 |
| Coordinates | 29.7674500, -95.2338200 |
| Altitude | 9 |
| Country | United States |
End: Jacinto City (-95.23382, 29.76745)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 14 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 06m |
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 | $1.17 | $2.34 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $1.32 | $2.64 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $1.42 | $2.85 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $1.24 | $2.48 |
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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