How far is Houston, TX from Jersey Village, TX?

The driving distance from Houston, TX to Jersey Village, TX is about 17 miles (27.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 14.7 miles (23.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 47m 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
17.02 mi
00h 23m
Flight
14.74 mi
23.72 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
14.74 mi
Kilometers
23.72 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
17.02 mi
Kilometers
27.39 km
Drive Time
00h 23m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Jersey Village
Wed, Jun 3, 4:06 AM CDT
Return by in Houston
Wed, Jun 3, 4:30 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Houston
2026-06-03T03:42
Arrive Jersey Village
Wed, Jun 3, 4:06 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:24 AM to 7:24 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:42 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
Hilshire Village
TX

City in Harris County, Texas, United States

From Houston
8.5 mi
00h 11m
To Jersey Village
8.5 mi
00h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Jun 3 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph E
Destination
90°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Jun 3 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph E

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Houston and Jersey Village.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Houston and Jersey Village.

  1. 1

    Start on Louisiana Street

    761 ft · 25 sec · Louisiana Street

  2. 2

    Take the ramp straight toward I 10 West: San Antonio

    2149 ft · 52 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight right onto Katy Freeway

    5.2 mi · 6 min · Katy Freeway

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward I 610

    1654 ft · 40 sec

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on I 610 North

    1.3 km · 1 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on US 290 West: Austin

    2744 ft · 39 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on US 290 West: Austin

    1.1 km · 53 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on West 34th Street, Antoine Drive

    933 ft · 13 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on US 290 West: Austin

    1.1 km · 53 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Northwest Freeway

    6.5 mi · 8 min · Northwest Freeway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward FM 529: Senate Avenue

    2351 ft · 58 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on Senate Avenue

    140 m · 11 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto Northwest Freeway Frontage Road

    1325 ft · 31 sec · Northwest Freeway Frontage Road

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Senate Avenue

    1.2 km · 2 min · Senate Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Jersey Drive

    41 m · 6 sec · Jersey Drive

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Jersey Drive

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Houston and Jersey Village.

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
16 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
94.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Northwest Freeway
6.52 mi · 38%
Katy Freeway
5.17 mi · 30%
US 290 West
1.94 mi · 11%
Senate Avenue
0.84 mi · 5%
I 610 North
0.79 mi · 5%
FM 529
0.45 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Northwest Freeway

Merge slight left onto Northwest Freeway

6.52 mi · 00h 08m

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 23m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.3 mi
14.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hilshire Village
00h 11m from Houston
Leave By
7:42 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Houston and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Jersey Village.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Houston to Jersey Village?

The road trip is about 17 miles (27.4 km) and usually takes 00h 23m 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?

Hilshire Village is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.5 miles from Houston and 8.5 miles from Jersey Village.

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

The direct path is about 14.7 miles (23.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.3 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 7:42 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.27 one way or $4.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Houston and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Jersey Village.

Stop Ideas Near Hilshire Village

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 Hilshire Village and the surrounding midpoint area.
Hermann Square
Scenic stop 6.6 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 6.5 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 6.5 mi away

Houston City Hall

Houston , TX
901 Bagby St, Houston, TX 77002
Rating 4.3/5 103 reviews City Hall
Houston Police Department Westside
Nearby stop 10.5 mi away

Houston Police Department Westside

Houston , TX
3203 S Dairy Ashford Rd, Houston, TX 77082
Rating 2.8/5 75 reviews Police department,Police station

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Hilshire Village.

RAIL

Houston

12 mi away
902 Washington Ave.
BUS

Houston, TX

12 mi away
2121 Main Street
BUS

Prairie View, TX

58 mi away
44814 US Highway 290 Business \r\n
BUS

Galveston (Texas Eagle Bus), Texas

88 mi away
25th St. and Strand St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Houston and Jersey Village. Straight-line distance: 14.74 mi (23.72 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
Jersey Village

#2 Jersey Village

City in Harris County, Texas, United States

Population7,767
Coordinates29.8877200, -95.5630000
Altitude32
CountryUnited States
Start: Houston (-95.36327, 29.76328)
End: Jersey Village (-95.563, 29.88772)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 27 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.6 gal
2.27 L · about $2.27
Round trip
$4.53
1.2 gal · 4.54 L
Estimated CO2
5.3 kg one way
Round trip: 10.7 kg / 24 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $2.27 $4.53
Mid-grade $4.25 $2.55 $5.10
Premium $4.59 $2.75 $5.51
Diesel $3.99 $2.40 $4.79

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 · Jun 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Houston and Jersey Village. The current time is 03:42:11.

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.