How far is Pasadena, TX from La Porte, TX?
The driving distance from Pasadena, TX to La Porte, TX is about 14.5 miles (23.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 11.5 miles (18.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 40m 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 20m.
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.
Partly Cloudy
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Pasadena and La Porte.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pasadena and La Porte.
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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 right to continue on TX 146 South: La Porte
2908 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
1.4 km · 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward TX 146 Business
1191 ft · 29 sec
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Turn straight onto State Highway 146 North
927 ft · 26 sec · State Highway 146 North
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Turn left onto West Main Street
1 km · 1 min · West Main Street
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Turn left onto North Broadway Street
53 m · 37 sec · North Broadway Street
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Continue on North Broadway Street
4 m · 1 sec · North Broadway Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Broadway Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Pasadena and La Porte.
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.
Partly Cloudy leaving Pasadena and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near La Porte.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Pasadena to La Porte?
The road trip is about 14.5 miles (23.4 km) and usually takes 00h 20m 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 7.3 miles from Pasadena and 7.3 miles from La Porte.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 11.5 miles (18.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 3 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 7:50 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.00 one way or $3.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Pasadena and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near La Porte.
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 La Porte. Straight-line distance: 11.52 mi (18.54 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 La Porte
City in LaPorte County, Indiana, United States of America
| Population | 35,775 |
| Coordinates | 29.6657800, -95.0193700 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| Country | United States |
End: La Porte (-95.01937, 29.66578)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 23 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 10m |
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 | $3.84 | $2.00 | $3.99 |
| Mid-grade | $4.35 | $2.26 | $4.52 |
| Premium | $4.72 | $2.46 | $4.91 |
| Diesel | $5.78 | $3.00 | $6.01 |
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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