How far is Pearland, TX from Clute, TX?
The driving distance from Pearland, TX to Clute, TX is about 44.5 miles (71.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 56m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 37.8 miles (60.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 52m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 56m.
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Areas Of Fog
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Pearland and Clute.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pearland and Clute.
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Start on South Main Street
14 m · 8 sec · South Main Street
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Turn left onto West Broadway Street
6.3 mi · 10 min · West Broadway Street
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Turn left onto TX 288 South
130 m · 9 sec
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Take the ramp straight toward TX 288 South
1503 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left onto South Freeway
2.7 mi · 3 min · South Freeway
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Continue on Nolan Ryan Expressway
24.6 mi · 28 min · Nolan Ryan Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward TX 35
2550 ft · 1 min
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Turn left
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Turn right onto Front Street
1 km · 59 sec · Front Street
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Turn straight onto South Velasco Street
3.3 mi · 5 min · South Velasco Street
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Continue on Brazosport Boulevard North
6 mi · 9 min · Brazosport Boulevard North
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Turn right onto East Main Street
985 ft · 20 sec · East Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Pearland and Clute.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Nolan Ryan Expressway
Continue on Nolan Ryan Expressway
24.6 mi · 00h 28m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Patchy Fog leaving Pearland and Areas Of Fog near Clute.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Pearland to Clute?
The road trip is about 44.5 miles (71.6 km) and usually takes 00h 56m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Bonney is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.9 miles from Pearland and 21.6 miles from Clute.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 37.8 miles (60.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:38 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.93 one way or $11.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog around Pearland and Areas Of Fog near Clute.
Stop Ideas Near Bonney
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 Bonney.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Pearland and Clute. Straight-line distance: 37.85 mi (60.91 km).
#1 Pearland
The fifth most populous city in Harris County, Texas.
| Population | 123,562 |
| Coordinates | 29.5635700, -95.2860500 |
| Altitude | 15 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Clute
City in Brazoria County, Texas, United States
| Population | 11,724 |
| Coordinates | 29.0246900, -95.3988300 |
| Altitude | 4 |
| Country | United States |
End: East Main Street (-95.398879, 29.024745)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 72 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 28m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 33m |
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 | $5.93 | $11.87 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $6.68 | $13.35 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $7.21 | $14.42 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $6.27 | $12.54 |
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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