How far is Pecan Grove, TX from Houston, TX?

The driving distance from Pecan Grove, TX to Houston, TX is about 32.1 miles (51.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 24 miles (38.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 29m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
32.12 mi
00h 44m
Flight
24.05 mi
38.71 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
24.05 mi
Kilometers
38.71 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
32.12 mi
Kilometers
51.7 km
Drive Time
00h 44m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Houston
Tue, May 12, 7:43 PM CDT
Return by in Pecan Grove
Tue, May 12, 8:28 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pecan Grove
2026-05-12T18:58
Arrive Houston
Tue, May 12, 7:43 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:45 AM to 7:45 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:00 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Pecan Grove
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Meadows Place
TX

City in Fort Bend County, Texas, United States

From Pecan Grove
14.7 mi
00h 22m
To Houston
17.4 mi
00h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph N
Destination
84°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph NE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Pecan Grove and Houston.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Pecan Grove and Houston.

  1. 1

    Start on Plantation Drive

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Plantation Drive

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Harlem Road

    2269 ft · 46 sec · Harlem Road

  3. 3

    Turn straight onto Harlem Road

    3.6 mi · 6 min · Harlem Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Grand Mission Boulevard

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Grand Mission Boulevard

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Farm to Market 1093 Road

    2252 ft · 45 sec · Farm to Market 1093 Road

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight left toward WPT Toll East

    1456 ft · 36 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Fort Bend Westpark Tollway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Fort Bend Westpark Tollway

  8. 8

    Continue on Westpark Tollway

    11 mi · 12 min · Westpark Tollway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 59 North: Downtown

    1.4 km · 2 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Southwest Freeway

    5.9 mi · 7 min · Southwest Freeway

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Richmond Avenue, Downtown via Louisiana Street

    1.4 km · 1 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Downtown, Louisiana Street

    47 m · 4 sec

  13. 13

    Continue on Louisiana Street

    1.9 mi · 5 min · Louisiana Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Louisiana Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Pecan Grove and Houston.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
14 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
43.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Westpark Tollway
11 mi · 34%
Southwest Freeway
5.87 mi · 18%
Harlem Road
4.01 mi · 12%
Louisiana Street
1.89 mi · 6%
Fort Bend Westpark Tollway
1.53 mi · 5%
Grand Mission Boulevard
1.52 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Westpark Tollway

Continue on Westpark Tollway

11 mi · 00h 12m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 44m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.1 mi
24 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Meadows Place
00h 22m from Pecan Grove
Leave By
7:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Pecan Grove 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 Pecan Grove to Houston?

The road trip is about 32.1 miles (51.7 km) and usually takes 00h 44m 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?

Meadows Place is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.7 miles from Pecan Grove and 17.4 miles from Houston.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 24 miles (38.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.1 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 7:00 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.27 one way or $8.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Pecan Grove and Mostly Sunny near Houston.

Stop Ideas Near Meadows Place

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Meadows Place and the surrounding midpoint area.
Hermann Square
Scenic stop 13.4 mi away

Hermann Square

Houston , TX
900 Bagby St, Houston, TX 77002
Rating 4.5/5 604 reviews Tourist attraction,Park
Houston BCycle: City Hall
Practical stop 13.3 mi away

Houston BCycle: City Hall

Houston , TX
473 McKinney St, Houston, TX 77002
Rating 3.8/5 8 reviews Bicycle rental service,Non-profit organization
Houston City Hall
Meeting point 13.4 mi away

Houston City Hall

Houston , TX
901 Bagby St, Houston, TX 77002
Rating 4.3/5 103 reviews City Hall
City of Sugar Land
Nearby stop 8.6 mi away

City of Sugar Land

Sugar Land , TX
2700 Town Center Blvd N, Sugar Land, TX 77479
Rating 3.0/5 10 reviews Urban planning department

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Meadows Place.

BUS

Houston, TX

24 mi away
2121 Main Street
RAIL

Houston

25 mi away
902 Washington Ave.
BUS

Prairie View, TX

61 mi away
44814 US Highway 290 Business \r\n
BUS

Galveston (Texas Eagle Bus), Texas

87 mi away
25th St. and Strand St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pecan Grove and Houston. Straight-line distance: 24.05 mi (38.71 km).

Pecan Grove

#1 Pecan Grove

Census designated place

Population15,963
Coordinates29.6260700, -95.7316200
Altitude25
CountryUnited States
Houston

#2 Houston

The fourth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Houston metropolitan area.

Population2,316,120
Coordinates29.7632800, -95.3632700
Altitude12
CountryUnited States
Start: Plantation Drive (-95.731735, 29.625732)
End: Louisiana Street (-95.363596, 29.76347)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 52 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.13 gal
4.29 L · about $4.27
Round trip
$8.54
2.26 gal · 8.58 L
Estimated CO2
10 kg one way
Round trip: 20.1 kg / 44 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $4.27 $8.54
Mid-grade $4.25 $4.80 $9.61
Premium $4.59 $5.19 $10.38
Diesel $3.99 $4.51 $9.02

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Texas · May 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Pecan Grove and Houston. The current time is 18:58:28.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.