How far is Old River-Winfree, TX from Houston, TX?
The driving distance from Old River-Winfree, TX to Houston, TX is about 35.4 miles (57 km), with a travel time of about 00h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 32.6 miles (52.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 24m 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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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Old River-Winfree and Houston.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Old River-Winfree and Houston.
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Start on the route
27 m · 8 sec
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Turn right onto Farm-to-Market Road 1409
160 m · 15 sec · Farm-to-Market Road 1409
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Turn right onto Farm-to-Market Road 565
4.1 mi · 6 min · Farm-to-Market Road 565
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At the end of the road, turn left
1.8 mi · 3 min
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Turn slight right
59 m · 8 sec
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Turn slight right onto East Freeway Frontage Road
1120 ft · 22 sec · East Freeway Frontage Road
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Take the ramp straight toward I 10 West
807 ft · 20 sec
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Merge slight left onto East Freeway
27.7 mi · 33 min · East Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward San Jacinto Street, Main Street
932 ft · 23 sec
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Turn straight onto Providence Street
599 ft · 12 sec · Providence Street
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Continue on North San Jacinto Street
1636 ft · 32 sec · North San Jacinto Street
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Continue on Fannin Street
1878 ft · 51 sec · Fannin Street
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Turn right onto Prairie Street
1338 ft · 48 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 Old River-Winfree and Houston.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
East Freeway
Merge slight left onto East Freeway
27.7 mi · 00h 33m
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.
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Old River-Winfree and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Houston.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Old River-Winfree to Houston?
The road trip is about 35.4 miles (57 km) and usually takes 00h 42m 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?
Channelview is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.7 miles from Old River-Winfree and 17.7 miles from Houston.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 32.6 miles (52.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.8 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 7:06 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.72 one way or $9.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Old River-Winfree and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Houston.
Stop Ideas Near Channelview
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Old Pelly City Hall and Harris County Library Building
La Porte City Hall
City of Pasadena Construction Permits
La Porte First City Hall & Jail
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Channelview.
Houston
Houston, TX
Galveston (Texas Eagle Bus), Texas
Prairie View, TX
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Old River-Winfree and Houston. Straight-line distance: 32.62 mi (52.5 km).
#1 Old River-Winfree
City in Chambers County, Texas, United States
| Population | 1,453 |
| Coordinates | 29.8682800, -94.8327000 |
| Altitude | 11 |
| 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: 57 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 26m |
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 | $4.72 | $9.45 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $5.31 | $10.63 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $5.74 | $11.48 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $4.99 | $9.98 |
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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