How far is Houston, TX from Mission Bend, TX?
The driving distance from Houston, TX to Mission Bend, TX is about 21.8 miles (35.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 18.7 miles (30.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 02m 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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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 Mission Bend.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Houston and Mission Bend.
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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
6.2 mi · 8 min · Southwest Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward WPT West: Westpark Tollway West
2536 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Westpark Tollway
10.1 mi · 11 min · Westpark Tollway
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Take the exit slight right toward Westpark Drive
1628 ft · 40 sec
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Turn straight onto Westpark Drive
1609 ft · 34 sec · Westpark Drive
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Turn right onto Timbergate Drive
1477 ft · 42 sec · Timbergate Drive
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Turn right onto Addicks Clodine Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Addicks Clodine Road
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Turn right onto Los Altos Drive
84 m · 18 sec · Los Altos Drive
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Turn left onto Marisol Drive
622 ft · 27 sec · Marisol Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Marisol Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Houston and Mission Bend.
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.
Westpark Tollway
Merge slight left onto Westpark Tollway
10.1 mi · 00h 11m
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.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Houston to Mission Bend?
The road trip is about 21.8 miles (35.1 km) and usually takes 00h 31m 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?
Piney Point Village is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.9 miles from Houston and 10.9 miles from Mission Bend.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 18.7 miles (30.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.1 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 7:28 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.91 one way or $5.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
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Stop Ideas Near Piney Point Village
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Hermann Square
Houston BCycle: City Hall
Houston City Hall
Houston Police Department Westside
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Piney Point Village.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Houston and Mission Bend. Straight-line distance: 18.73 mi (30.14 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 Mission Bend
Census designated place
| Population | 36,501 |
| Coordinates | 29.6938400, -95.6649500 |
| Altitude | 29 |
| Country | United States |
End: Mission Bend (-95.66495, 29.69384)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 35 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 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 | $2.91 | $5.82 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $3.27 | $6.55 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $3.54 | $7.07 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $3.07 | $6.15 |
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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