How far is Hudson, TX from Houston, TX?
The driving distance from Hudson, TX to Houston, TX is about 18.5 miles (29.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 12.7 miles (20.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 59m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CST.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 29m.
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
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hudson and Houston.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hudson and Houston.
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Start on Blacksmith Court
11 m · 4 sec · Blacksmith Court
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Turn right onto Blacksmith Drive
1489 ft · 1 min · Blacksmith Drive
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Turn left onto West Road
1.2 mi · 3 min · West Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Fairbanks North Houston Road
3 mi · 6 min · Fairbanks North Houston Road
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Turn left onto Northwest Freeway Frontage Road
1 km · 1 min · Northwest Freeway Frontage Road
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Take the ramp straight toward US 290 East
1448 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left onto Northwest Freeway
3.6 mi · 4 min · Northwest Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Mangum Road, Dacoma Street
815 ft · 20 sec
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Turn straight onto Northwest Freeway Frontage Road
3049 ft · 1 min · Northwest Freeway Frontage Road
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Turn right onto Mangum Road
1 km · 1 min · Mangum Road
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Continue on Hempstead Road
2 mi · 4 min · Hempstead Road
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Continue on Washington Avenue
2081 ft · 46 sec · Washington Avenue
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Continue on Westcott Street
154 m · 13 sec · Westcott Street
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Take the ramp slight left
1015 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left onto Katy Freeway
4 mi · 5 min · Katy Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Downtown, Theatre District
2064 ft · 52 sec
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Continue on Smith Street
704 ft · 29 sec · Smith Street
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Turn left onto Preston Street
101 m · 17 sec · Preston Street
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Turn left onto Louisiana Street
55 m · 5 sec · Louisiana Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Louisiana Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hudson and Houston.
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.
Katy Freeway
Merge slight left onto Katy Freeway
4.01 mi · 00h 05m
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Hudson and Chance Rain Showers near Houston.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hudson to Houston?
The road trip is about 18.5 miles (29.7 km) and usually takes 00h 29m 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?
Hilshire Village is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.9 miles from Hudson and 9.6 miles from Houston.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 12.7 miles (20.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.8 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:30 PM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.31 one way or $4.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Hudson and Chance Rain Showers near Houston.
Stop Ideas Near Hilshire 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 Hilshire Village.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hudson and Houston. Straight-line distance: 12.73 mi (20.49 km).
#1 Hudson
Hudson is a place in Texas, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 29.9024500, -95.5024400 |
| Altitude | 33 |
| Country | United States |
#2 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 |
End: Louisiana Street (-95.363596, 29.76347)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 30 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 13m |
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 | $3.55 | $2.31 | $4.61 |
| Mid-grade | $4.06 | $2.64 | $5.28 |
| Premium | $4.44 | $2.89 | $5.77 |
| Diesel | $5.65 | $3.67 | $7.35 |
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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