How far is Houston, TX from Mont Belvieu, TX?
The driving distance from Houston, TX to Mont Belvieu, TX is about 31.4 miles (50.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 28.9 miles (46.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 20m 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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Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Houston and Mont Belvieu.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Houston and Mont Belvieu.
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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
13.4 mi · 16 min · East Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on East Freeway
9.1 mi · 11 min · East Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward TX 146: Mont Belvieu, Dayton, Baytown
1735 ft · 42 sec
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Continue on East Freeway Frontage Road
832 ft · 19 sec · East Freeway Frontage Road
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Turn left
1.9 mi · 3 min
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Turn right onto Farm-to-Market Road 565
1481 ft · 32 sec · Farm-to-Market Road 565
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Farm-to-Market Road 565
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Houston and Mont Belvieu.
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
Keep slight left to continue on East Freeway
13.4 mi · 00h 16m
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.
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Houston and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Mont Belvieu.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Houston to Mont Belvieu?
The road trip is about 31.4 miles (50.5 km) and usually takes 00h 40m 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?
Channelview is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.7 miles from Houston and 15.7 miles from Mont Belvieu.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 28.9 miles (46.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.5 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:10 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.19 one way or $8.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Houston and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Mont Belvieu.
Stop Ideas Near Channelview
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Old Pelly City Hall and Harris County Library Building
La Porte City Hall
City of Pasadena Construction Permits
La Porte First City Hall & Jail
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Channelview.
Houston
Houston, TX
Galveston (Texas Eagle Bus), Texas
Prairie View, TX
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Houston and Mont Belvieu. Straight-line distance: 28.92 mi (46.55 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 Mont Belvieu
City in Texas
| Population | 7,137 |
| Coordinates | 29.8477200, -94.8907600 |
| Altitude | 21 |
| Country | United States |
End: Mont Belvieu (-94.89076, 29.84772)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 51 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 23m |
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 | $4.19 | $8.39 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $4.72 | $9.44 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $5.10 | $10.19 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $4.43 | $8.86 |
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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