How far is Lake Jackson, TX from Chocolate Bayou, TX?
The driving distance from Lake Jackson, TX to Chocolate Bayou, TX is about 29.5 miles (47.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 22.3 miles (35.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 28m 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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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
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City in Texas, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lake Jackson and Chocolate Bayou.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lake Jackson and Chocolate Bayou.
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Start on Magnolia Street
16 m · 6 sec · Magnolia Street
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Turn left onto Center Way
2254 ft · 1 min · Center Way
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Turn left onto South Yaupon Street
1313 ft · 38 sec · South Yaupon Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto State Highway 332 East
2343 ft · 46 sec · State Highway 332 East
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Continue on State Highway 228
149 m · 8 sec · State Highway 228
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Take the ramp slight left
151 m · 12 sec
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Merge slight left onto Nolan Ryan Expressway
8.3 mi · 10 min · Nolan Ryan Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward TX 35
2128 ft · 52 sec
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Turn slight right onto TX 35
116 m · 11 sec
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Turn slight right onto West Mulberry Street
16.7 mi · 25 min · West Mulberry Street
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Turn right onto FM 2917
2.5 mi · 4 min · FM 2917
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Turn right onto Mustang-Chocholate Bayou Road
748 ft · 21 sec · Mustang-Chocholate Bayou Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Mustang Chocolate Bayou Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lake Jackson and Chocolate Bayou.
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.
West Mulberry Street
Turn slight right onto West Mulberry Street
16.7 mi · 00h 25m
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 Lake Jackson and Partly Sunny near Chocolate Bayou.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lake Jackson to Chocolate Bayou?
The road trip is about 29.5 miles (47.4 km) and usually takes 00h 44m 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?
Angleton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.7 miles from Lake Jackson and 14.7 miles from Chocolate Bayou.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 22.3 miles (35.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.2 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 7:02 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 Cloudy around Lake Jackson and Partly Sunny near Chocolate Bayou.
Stop Ideas Near Angleton
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Angleton.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lake Jackson and Chocolate Bayou. Straight-line distance: 22.28 mi (35.86 km).
#1 Lake Jackson
City in Brazoria County, Texas, United States
| Population | 27,063 |
| Coordinates | 29.0338600, -95.4343900 |
| Altitude | 4 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Chocolate Bayou
Chocolate Bayou is a place in Texas, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 29.3152400, -95.2538200 |
| Altitude | 7 |
| Country | United States |
End: Chocolate Bayou (-95.25382, 29.31524)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 47 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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