How far is Pleak, TX from Houston, TX?

The driving distance from Pleak, TX to Houston, TX is about 34.9 miles (56.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 32.7 miles (52.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 32m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
34.95 mi
00h 46m
Flight
32.73 mi
52.68 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
32.73 mi
Kilometers
52.68 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
34.95 mi
Kilometers
56.24 km
Drive Time
00h 46m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Houston
Thu, Apr 23, 1:31 PM CDT
Return by in Pleak
Thu, Apr 23, 2:17 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pleak
2026-04-23T12:44
Arrive Houston
Thu, Apr 23, 1:31 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:46 AM to 10:46 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:58 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Pleak
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

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 Pleak
17.5 mi
00h 23m
To Houston
17.5 mi
00h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SE
Destination
82°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Pleak and Houston.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    860 ft · 17 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Pleak Road

    3.6 mi · 6 min · Pleak Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Southwest Freeway Frontage Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Southwest Freeway Frontage Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 69 North, US 59 North

    930 ft · 23 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Southwest Freeway

    27.2 mi · 32 min · Southwest Freeway

  6. 6

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

    1.4 km · 1 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward Downtown, Louisiana Street

    47 m · 4 sec

  8. 8

    Continue on Louisiana Street

    1.9 mi · 5 min · Louisiana Street

  9. 9

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Louisiana Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
9 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Southwest Freeway
27.2 mi · 78%
Pleak Road
3.64 mi · 10%
Louisiana Street
1.89 mi · 5%
Southwest Freeway Frontage Road
0.96 mi · 3%
Richmond Avenue
0.87 mi · 3%
I 69 North
0.18 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Southwest Freeway

Merge slight left onto Southwest Freeway

27.2 mi · 00h 32m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 46m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.2 mi
32.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Meadows Place
00h 23m from Pleak
Leave By
4:58 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Pleak 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 Pleak to Houston?

The road trip is about 34.9 miles (56.2 km) and usually takes 00h 46m 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?

Meadows Place is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.5 miles from Pleak and 17.5 miles from Houston.

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

The direct path is about 32.7 miles (52.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.2 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 4:58 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.65 one way or $9.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Pleak and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms 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.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 11.1 mi away

Freeman Town Park

Richmond , TX
601 Burnet St, Richmond, TX 77469
Rating 4.8/5 4 reviews City park
Sugar Land City Hall
Meeting point 3.3 mi away

Sugar Land City Hall

Sugar Land , TX
2700 Town Center Blvd N, Sugar Land, TX 77479
Rating 4.5/5 31 reviews City Hall
Houston Police Department Westside
Nearby stop 6.6 mi away

Houston Police Department Westside

Houston , TX
3203 S Dairy Ashford Rd, Houston, TX 77082
Rating 2.8/5 75 reviews Police department,Police station
City Hall Park
Scenic stop 11.1 mi away

City Hall Park

Richmond , TX
402 Morton St, Richmond, TX 77469
Rating 3.0/5 2 reviews City park

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 Pleak and Houston. Straight-line distance: 32.73 mi (52.68 km).

Pleak

#1 Pleak

City in Fort Bend County, Texas, United States of America

Population1,762
Coordinates29.4891300, -95.8077300
Altitude26
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: TX 36 (-95.807685, 29.489119)
End: Louisiana Street (-95.363596, 29.76347)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 56 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.23 gal
4.67 L · about $4.65
Round trip
$9.30
2.46 gal · 9.34 L
Estimated CO2
10.9 kg one way
Round trip: 21.9 kg / 48 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $4.65 $9.30
Mid-grade $4.25 $5.23 $10.46
Premium $4.59 $5.65 $11.29
Diesel $3.99 $4.91 $9.82

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Pleak and Houston. The current time is 12:44:49.

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.