How far is Houston, TX from Lake Jackson, TX?
The driving distance from Houston, TX to Lake Jackson, TX is about 54.1 miles (87.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 08m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 50.6 miles (81.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 16m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 08m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Houston and Lake Jackson.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Houston and Lake Jackson.
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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
33.8 mi · 40 min · Nolan Ryan Expressway
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Take the exit slight right
643 ft · 16 sec
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Turn straight onto State Highway 332 East
667 ft · 15 sec · State Highway 332 East
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Turn left onto Oak Drive
1076 ft · 29 sec · Oak Drive
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Turn slight right
43 m · 6 sec
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Turn slight right onto Circle Way
1173 ft · 34 sec · Circle Way
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Turn right onto Center Way
1.2 km · 2 min · Center Way
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Turn right onto Magnolia Street
16 m · 2 sec · Magnolia Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Magnolia Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Houston and Lake Jackson.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Nolan Ryan Expressway
Continue on Nolan Ryan Expressway
33.8 mi · 00h 40m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Houston and Chance Rain Showers near Lake Jackson.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Houston to Lake Jackson?
The road trip is about 54.1 miles (87.1 km) and usually takes 01h 08m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Sandy Point is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.2 miles from Houston and 27 miles from Lake Jackson.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 50.6 miles (81.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:14 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.22 one way or $14.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Houston and Chance Rain Showers near Lake Jackson.
Stop Ideas Near Sandy Point
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Sandy Point.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Houston and Lake Jackson. Straight-line distance: 50.58 mi (81.4 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 Lake Jackson
City in Brazoria County, Texas, United States
| Population | 27,063 |
| Coordinates | 29.0338600, -95.4343900 |
| Altitude | 4 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lake Jackson (-95.43439, 29.03386)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 87 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 48m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 40m |
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 | $7.22 | $14.44 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $8.12 | $16.24 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $8.77 | $17.54 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $7.63 | $15.25 |
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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