How far is La Porte, TX from Pasadena, TX?

The driving distance from La Porte, TX to Pasadena, TX is about 14.9 miles (23.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 20m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 11.5 miles (18.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 41m 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
14.86 mi
00h 20m
Flight
11.52 mi
18.54 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
11.52 mi
Kilometers
18.54 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
14.86 mi
Kilometers
23.91 km
Drive Time
00h 20m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pasadena
Thu, Oct 15, 2:01 PM CDT
Return by in La Porte
Thu, Oct 15, 2:22 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave La Porte
2026-10-15T13:41
Arrive Pasadena
Thu, Oct 15, 2:01 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:21 AM to 7:21 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:48 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in La Porte
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Deer Park
TX

City in Harris County, Texas, United States

From La Porte
7.4 mi
00h 10m
To Pasadena
7.5 mi
00h 10m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SE
Destination
74°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between La Porte and Pasadena.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between La Porte and Pasadena.

  1. 1

    Start on North Broadway Street

    29 m · 6 sec · North Broadway Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    2999 ft · 1 min · West Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North 9th Street

    915 ft · 18 sec · North 9th Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp straight toward TX 146 North

    1103 ft · 27 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    1.4 km · 1 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward TX 225 West: Pasadena, Houston

    1 km · 1 min

  7. 7

    Continue on La Porte Freeway

    6.7 mi · 8 min · La Porte Freeway

  8. 8

    Continue on Pasadena Freeway

    3 mi · 3 min · Pasadena Freeway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward Red Bluff Road, Pasadena Boulevard

    825 ft · 20 sec

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto Pasadena Freeway Frontage Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · Pasadena Freeway Frontage Road

  11. 11

    Turn left onto South Shaver Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · South Shaver Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Southmore Avenue

    642 ft · 21 sec · Southmore Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    26 m · 1 sec · South Main Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between La Porte and Pasadena.

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
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
94 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
La Porte Freeway
6.72 mi · 45%
Pasadena Freeway
2.99 mi · 20%
South Shaver Street
1.41 mi · 10%
TX 146 North
1.06 mi · 7%
Pasadena Freeway Frontage Road
0.99 mi · 7%
TX 225 West
0.63 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

La Porte Freeway

Continue on La Porte Freeway

6.72 mi · 00h 08m

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 20m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.4 mi
11.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Deer Park
00h 10m from La Porte
Leave By
7:48 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving La Porte and Partly Cloudy near Pasadena.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from La Porte to Pasadena?

The road trip is about 14.9 miles (23.9 km) and usually takes 00h 20m 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?

Deer Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.4 miles from La Porte and 7.5 miles from Pasadena.

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

The direct path is about 11.5 miles (18.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.4 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 7:48 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.00 one way or $3.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around La Porte and Partly Cloudy near Pasadena.

Stop Ideas Near Deer Park

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 Deer Park and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 8.2 mi away

Old Pelly City Hall and Harris County Library Building

Baytown , TX
601 W Main St, Baytown, TX 77520
Rating 4.6/5 5 reviews Historical landmark
La Porte City Hall
Meeting point 6.7 mi away

La Porte City Hall

La Porte , TX
604 W Fairmont Pkwy, La Porte, TX 77571
Rating 4.4/5 47 reviews City Hall
La Porte First City Hall & Jail
Scenic stop 6.4 mi away

La Porte First City Hall & Jail

La Porte , TX
111 S 2nd St, La Porte, TX 77571
Rating 4.7/5 3 reviews Historical landmark

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Deer Park.

RAIL

Houston

24 mi away
902 Washington Ave.
BUS

Houston, TX

24 mi away
2121 Main Street
BUS

Galveston (Texas Eagle Bus), Texas

56 mi away
25th St. and Strand St.
BUS

Prairie View, TX

93 mi away
44814 US Highway 290 Business \r\n

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between La Porte and Pasadena. Straight-line distance: 11.52 mi (18.54 km).

La Porte

#1 La Porte

City in LaPorte County, Indiana, United States of America

Population35,775
Coordinates29.6657800, -95.0193700
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Pasadena

#2 Pasadena

The second most populous city in Harris County, Texas.

Population149,440
Coordinates29.6910600, -95.2091000
Altitude9
CountryUnited States
Start: La Porte (-95.01937, 29.66578)
End: Pasadena (-95.2091, 29.69106)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 24 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.52 gal
1.98 L · about $2.00
Round trip
$3.99
1.04 gal · 3.96 L
Estimated CO2
4.6 kg one way
Round trip: 9.2 kg / 20 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.84 $2.00 $3.99
Mid-grade $4.35 $2.26 $4.52
Premium $4.72 $2.46 $4.91
Diesel $5.78 $3.00 $6.01

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between La Porte and Pasadena. The current time is 13:41:11.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.