How far is Pasadena, TX from Baytown, TX?
The driving distance from Pasadena, TX to Baytown, TX is about 17.7 miles (28.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 14.2 miles (22.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 49m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 24m.
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
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Harris County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Pasadena and Baytown.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pasadena and Baytown.
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Start on South Main Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · South Main Street
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Turn right onto Pasadena Freeway Frontage Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Pasadena Freeway Frontage Road
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Take the ramp slight left toward TX 225 East
848 ft · 21 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pasadena Freeway
2.9 mi · 3 min · Pasadena Freeway
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Continue on La Porte Freeway
6.8 mi · 8 min · La Porte Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on TX 146 North: Baytown
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
2.2 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Missouri Street, West Main Street
936 ft · 23 sec
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Continue on South Robert C Lanier Freeway Frontage Road
1.2 km · 1 min · South Robert C Lanier Freeway Frontage Road
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Turn right onto West Main Street
1.2 km · 1 min · West Main Street
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Turn left onto Lee Drive
1 mi · 2 min · Lee Drive
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Market Street
113 m · 9 sec · Market Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Decker Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Pasadena and Baytown.
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.
La Porte Freeway
Continue on La Porte Freeway
6.77 mi · 00h 08m
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 Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Pasadena and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Baytown.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Pasadena to Baytown?
The road trip is about 17.7 miles (28.5 km) and usually takes 00h 24m 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?
Deer Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.9 miles from Pasadena and 8.9 miles from Baytown.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 14.2 miles (22.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.5 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 7:40 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.38 one way or $4.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Pasadena and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Baytown.
Stop Ideas Near Deer Park
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
La Porte First City Hall & Jail
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Deer Park.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Pasadena and Baytown. Straight-line distance: 14.24 mi (22.91 km).
#1 Pasadena
The second most populous city in Harris County, Texas.
| Population | 149,440 |
| Coordinates | 29.6910600, -95.2091000 |
| Altitude | 9 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Baytown
The most populous city in Harris County, Texas.
| Population | 77,288 |
| Coordinates | 29.7355000, -94.9774300 |
| Altitude | 8 |
| Country | United States |
End: Baytown (-94.97743, 29.7355)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 29 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 13m |
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 | $2.38 | $4.76 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $2.68 | $5.36 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $2.89 | $5.78 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $2.52 | $5.03 |
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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