How far is Houston, TX from Pasadena, TX?
The driving distance from Houston, TX to Pasadena, TX is about 15.8 miles (25.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 23m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 10.5 miles (16.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 46m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 23m.
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 Pasadena.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Houston and Pasadena.
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Start on Louisiana Street
145 m · 20 sec · Louisiana Street
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Turn right onto Franklin Street
1.4 km · 2 min · Franklin Street
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Turn slight left onto Navigation Boulevard
1762 ft · 32 sec · Navigation Boulevard
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Navigation Boulevard
13 m · 1 sec · Navigation Boulevard
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Exit the roundabout onto Navigation Boulevard
4.8 mi · 8 min · Navigation Boulevard
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Turn left onto Harrisburg Boulevard
680 ft · 12 sec · Harrisburg Boulevard
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Continue on Broadway Street
1 mi · 2 min · Broadway Street
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Turn left onto La Porte Freeway
756 ft · 12 sec · La Porte Freeway
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Take the ramp straight toward TX 225 East
3.5 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Shaver Street, Main Street
919 ft · 22 sec
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Turn straight onto Pasadena Freeway Frontage Road
1700 ft · 39 sec · Pasadena Freeway Frontage Road
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Turn right onto South Shaver Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · South Shaver Street
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Turn left onto Southmore Avenue
642 ft · 21 sec · Southmore Avenue
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Turn left onto South Main Street
26 m · 1 sec · South Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Houston and Pasadena.
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.
Navigation Boulevard
Exit the roundabout onto Navigation Boulevard
4.78 mi · 00h 08m
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 Pasadena?
The road trip is about 15.8 miles (25.5 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?
Galena Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.5 miles from Houston and 9.4 miles from Pasadena.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 10.5 miles (16.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.3 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 7:44 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.12 one way or $4.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
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Stop Ideas Near Galena Park
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Hermann Square
Houston BCycle: City Hall
Houston City Hall
City Hall Annex Garage
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 Pasadena. Straight-line distance: 10.51 mi (16.91 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 Pasadena
The second most populous city in Harris County, Texas.
| Population | 149,440 |
| Coordinates | 29.6910600, -95.2091000 |
| Altitude | 9 |
| Country | United States |
End: South Main Street (-95.209281, 29.69104)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 26 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 11m |
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 | $2.12 | $4.23 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $2.38 | $4.76 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $2.57 | $5.14 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $2.24 | $4.47 |
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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