How far is Oak Ridge North, TX from Houston, TX?
The driving distance from Oak Ridge North, TX to Houston, TX is about 29.6 miles (47.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 27.8 miles (44.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 11m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 35m.
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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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Oak Ridge North and Houston.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Oak Ridge North and Houston.
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Start on Orth Lane
806 ft · 41 sec · Orth Lane
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Turn left onto Patsy Lane
776 ft · 26 sec · Patsy Lane
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Turn right onto Robinson Road
102 m · 9 sec · Robinson Road
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Continue on Woodlands Parkway
1273 ft · 26 sec · Woodlands Parkway
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Turn left
726 ft · 27 sec
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Turn straight onto Interstate 45 North Frontage Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · Interstate 45 North Frontage Road
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 45 South
1145 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left
25.3 mi · 31 min
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Continue on Gulf Freeway
83 m · 4 sec · Gulf Freeway
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Take the exit slight left toward I 10 East: Beaumont
2168 ft · 53 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Milam Street
1614 ft · 39 sec
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Continue on Milam Street
2031 ft · 1 min · Milam Street
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Turn right onto Prairie Street
100 m · 14 sec · Prairie Street
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Turn right onto Louisiana Street
157 m · 17 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 Oak Ridge North 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.
I 45 South
Merge slight left
25.3 mi · 00h 31m
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 Oak Ridge North and Mostly Sunny near Houston.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Oak Ridge North to Houston?
The road trip is about 29.6 miles (47.6 km) and usually takes 00h 35m 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?
Aldine is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.7 miles from Oak Ridge North and 15 miles from Houston.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 27.8 miles (44.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.8 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:18 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 Partly Sunny around Oak Ridge North and Mostly Sunny near Houston.
Stop Ideas Near Aldine
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Hermann Square
Houston BCycle: City Hall
Houston City Hall
City Of Humble Water Department
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Aldine.
Houston
Houston, TX
Prairie View, TX
Galveston (Texas Eagle Bus), Texas
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Oak Ridge North and Houston. Straight-line distance: 27.85 mi (44.82 km).
#1 Oak Ridge North
City in Montgomery County, Texas, United States
| Population | 3,159 |
| Coordinates | 30.1602200, -95.4443800 |
| Altitude | 42 |
| 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: 48 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 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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