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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
29.45 mi
00h 44m
Flight
22.28 mi
35.86 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
22.28 mi
Kilometers
35.86 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
29.45 mi
Kilometers
47.39 km
Drive Time
00h 44m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Chocolate Bayou
Wed, Apr 15, 7:37 PM CDT
Return by in Lake Jackson
Wed, Apr 15, 8:21 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lake Jackson
2026-04-15T18:52
Arrive Chocolate Bayou
Wed, Apr 15, 7:37 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:44 AM to 7:44 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:02 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Lake Jackson
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
Angleton
TX

City in Texas, USA

From Lake Jackson
14.7 mi
00h 22m
To Chocolate Bayou
14.7 mi
00h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 2:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph SE
Destination
82°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S

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.

  1. 1

    Start on Magnolia Street

    16 m · 6 sec · Magnolia Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Center Way

    2254 ft · 1 min · Center Way

  3. 3

    Turn left onto South Yaupon Street

    1313 ft · 38 sec · South Yaupon Street

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right onto State Highway 332 East

    2343 ft · 46 sec · State Highway 332 East

  5. 5

    Continue on State Highway 228

    149 m · 8 sec · State Highway 228

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight left

    151 m · 12 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Nolan Ryan Expressway

    8.3 mi · 10 min · Nolan Ryan Expressway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward TX 35

    2128 ft · 52 sec

  9. 9

    Turn slight right onto TX 35

    116 m · 11 sec

  10. 10

    Turn slight right onto West Mulberry Street

    16.7 mi · 25 min · West Mulberry Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto FM 2917

    2.5 mi · 4 min · FM 2917

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Mustang-Chocholate Bayou Road

    748 ft · 21 sec · Mustang-Chocholate Bayou Road

  13. 13

    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.

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
13 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
44.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Mulberry Street
16.7 mi · 57%
Nolan Ryan Expressway
8.31 mi · 28%
FM 2917
2.5 mi · 8%
TX 35
0.48 mi · 2%
State Highway 332 East
0.44 mi · 2%
Center Way
0.43 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 44m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.2 mi
22.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Angleton
00h 22m from Lake Jackson
Leave By
7:02 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Angleton, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Angleton.

BUS

Galveston (Texas Eagle Bus), Texas

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

Houston, TX

65 mi away
2121 Main Street
RAIL

Houston

67 mi away
902 Washington Ave.
BUS

Prairie View, TX

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

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).

Lake Jackson

#1 Lake Jackson

City in Brazoria County, Texas, United States

Population27,063
Coordinates29.0338600, -95.4343900
Altitude4
CountryUnited States
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#2 Chocolate Bayou

Chocolate Bayou is a place in Texas, United States.

Population0
Coordinates29.3152400, -95.2538200
Altitude7
CountryUnited States
Start: Lake Jackson (-95.43439, 29.03386)
End: Chocolate Bayou (-95.25382, 29.31524)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 47 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
1.04 gal
3.93 L · about $3.93
Round trip
$7.86
2.08 gal · 7.86 L
Estimated CO2
9.2 kg one way
Round trip: 18.5 kg / 41 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/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 · Apr 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Lake Jackson and Chocolate Bayou. The current time is 18:52:54.

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.