How far is Manvel, TX from Chocolate Bayou, TX?
The driving distance from Manvel, TX to Chocolate Bayou, TX is about 16 miles (25.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 12 miles (19.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 55m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Brazoria County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Manvel and Chocolate Bayou.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Manvel and Chocolate Bayou.
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Start on Masters Road
1697 ft · 51 sec · Masters Road
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Turn right
7.2 mi · 11 min
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Turn left onto North Gordon Street
100 m · 14 sec · North Gordon Street
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Turn left
25 m · 7 sec
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Turn right
23 m · 9 sec
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Turn right onto Avenue D
28 m · 6 sec · Avenue D
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Turn right onto North Gordon Street
2.2 mi · 4 min · North Gordon Street
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Turn straight onto South Alvin Bypass
1 km · 56 sec · South Alvin Bypass
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Continue on South State Highway 35
1041 ft · 26 sec · South State Highway 35
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Turn left
4.5 mi · 8 min
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Turn left onto FM 2917
1 km · 1 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 Manvel 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.
Longest stretch
Turn right
7.24 mi · 00h 11m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Manvel 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 Manvel to Chocolate Bayou?
The road trip is about 16 miles (25.7 km) and usually takes 00h 27m 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?
Alvin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8 miles from Manvel and 8 miles from Chocolate Bayou.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 12 miles (19.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 7:34 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.15 one way or $4.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Manvel and Partly Sunny near Chocolate Bayou.
Stop Ideas Near Alvin
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 Alvin.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Manvel and Chocolate Bayou. Straight-line distance: 11.97 mi (19.26 km).
#1 Manvel
City in Grand Forks County, North Dakota, United States of America
| Population | 13,867 |
| Coordinates | 29.4627400, -95.3579900 |
| Altitude | 16 |
| 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: 26 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 11m |
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 | $2.15 | $4.31 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $2.42 | $4.85 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $2.62 | $5.23 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $2.28 | $4.55 |
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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