How far is Houston, TX from Pecan Grove, TX?

The driving distance from Houston, TX to Pecan Grove, TX is about 29.6 miles (47.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 24 miles (38.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 26m 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
29.55 mi
00h 43m
Flight
24.05 mi
38.71 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
24.05 mi
Kilometers
38.71 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
29.55 mi
Kilometers
47.56 km
Drive Time
00h 43m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pecan Grove
Tue, May 12, 8:13 PM CDT
Return by in Houston
Tue, May 12, 8:56 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Houston
2026-05-12T19:30
Arrive Pecan Grove
Tue, May 12, 8:13 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:43 AM to 7:43 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:04 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
Meadows Place
TX

City in Fort Bend County, Texas, United States

From Houston
14.8 mi
00h 21m
To Pecan Grove
14.8 mi
00h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph NE
Destination
83°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph N

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Houston and Pecan Grove.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Houston and Pecan Grove.

  1. 1

    Start on Louisiana Street

    45 m · 12 sec · Louisiana Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Congress Street

    91 m · 15 sec · Congress Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Smith Street

    2.7 mi · 6 min · Smith Street

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Southwest Freeway

    6.2 mi · 8 min · Southwest Freeway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward WPT West: Westpark Tollway West

    2536 ft · 1 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Westpark Tollway

    11.2 mi · 13 min · Westpark Tollway

  7. 7

    Continue on Fort Bend Westpark Tollway

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Fort Bend Westpark Tollway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Grand Mission Boulevard

    737 ft · 18 sec

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto Farm to Market 1093 Road

    1379 ft · 35 sec · Farm to Market 1093 Road

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Grand Mission Boulevard

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Grand Mission Boulevard

  11. 11

    Continue on Harlem Road

    3.6 mi · 6 min · Harlem Road

  12. 12

    Turn slight right onto Harlem Road

    1980 ft · 44 sec · Harlem Road

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Plantation Drive

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Plantation Drive

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Plantation Drive

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Houston and Pecan Grove.

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
14 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
47.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Westpark Tollway
11.2 mi · 38%
Southwest Freeway
6.21 mi · 21%
Harlem Road
4.02 mi · 14%
Smith Street
2.71 mi · 9%
Fort Bend Westpark Tollway
1.82 mi · 6%
Grand Mission Boulevard
1.7 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Westpark Tollway

Merge slight left onto Westpark Tollway

11.2 mi · 00h 13m

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 43m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.6 mi
24 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Meadows Place
00h 21m from Houston
Leave By
7:04 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Houston and Mostly Sunny near Pecan Grove.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Houston to Pecan Grove?

The road trip is about 29.6 miles (47.6 km) and usually takes 00h 43m 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?

Meadows Place is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.8 miles from Houston and 14.8 miles from Pecan Grove.

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

The direct path is about 24 miles (38.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.6 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 7:04 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.93 one way or $7.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Houston and Mostly Sunny near Pecan Grove.

Stop Ideas Near Meadows Place

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 Meadows Place and the surrounding midpoint area.
Hermann Square
Scenic stop 13.4 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 13.3 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 13.3 mi away

Houston City Hall

Houston , TX
901 Bagby St, Houston, TX 77002
Rating 4.3/5 103 reviews City Hall
City of Sugar Land
Nearby stop 8.6 mi away

City of Sugar Land

Sugar Land , TX
2700 Town Center Blvd N, Sugar Land, TX 77479
Rating 3.0/5 10 reviews Urban planning department

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Meadows Place.

BUS

Houston, TX

24 mi away
2121 Main Street
RAIL

Houston

25 mi away
902 Washington Ave.
BUS

Prairie View, TX

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

Galveston (Texas Eagle Bus), Texas

87 mi away
25th St. and Strand St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Houston and Pecan Grove. Straight-line distance: 24.05 mi (38.71 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
Pecan Grove

#2 Pecan Grove

Census designated place

Population15,963
Coordinates29.6260700, -95.7316200
Altitude25
CountryUnited States
Start: Houston (-95.36327, 29.76328)
End: Pecan Grove (-95.73162, 29.62607)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 48 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.04 gal
3.95 L · about $3.93
Round trip
$7.86
2.08 gal · 7.9 L
Estimated CO2
9.2 kg one way
Round trip: 18.5 kg / 41 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $3.93 $7.86
Mid-grade $4.25 $4.42 $8.84
Premium $4.59 $4.77 $9.55
Diesel $3.99 $4.15 $8.31

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 · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Houston and Pecan Grove. The current time is 19:30:19.

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.