How far is Rose City, TX from Bridge City, TX?

The driving distance from Rose City, TX to Bridge City, TX is about 22.5 miles (36.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 13.5 miles (21.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 51m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
Trip Tools

Reverse, save, or send this route

This is an easy same-day return drive. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
22.49 mi
00h 25m
Flight
13.56 mi
21.83 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

Learn Distance

Choose another destination from Rose City.

Flight Distance

Direct air line
13.56 mi
Kilometers
21.83 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
22.49 mi
Kilometers
36.19 km
Drive Time
00h 25m

Gas Cost Calculator

Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bridge City
Fri, May 1, 1:41 AM CDT
Return by in Rose City
Fri, May 1, 2:07 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Rose City
2026-05-01T01:15
Arrive Bridge City
Fri, May 1, 1:41 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:26 AM to 7:26 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:38 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Rose City
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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
Vidor
TX

City

From Rose City
9.8 mi
00h 12m
To Bridge City
12.7 mi
00h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Friday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E
Destination
77°F
Friday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph E

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Rose City and Bridge City.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Rose City and Bridge City.

  1. 1

    Start on Canary Street

    61 m · 11 sec · Canary Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Old US Highway 90

    1526 ft · 41 sec · Old US Highway 90

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Pansy Lane

    1555 ft · 1 min · Pansy Lane

  4. 4

    Turn right onto West Freeway Boulevard South

    2565 ft · 1 min · West Freeway Boulevard South

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 10 East, US 90 East: Lake Charles

    969 ft · 24 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    4.8 mi · 5 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward FM 1132, FM 1135

    645 ft · 16 sec

  8. 8

    Continue on West I-10 Service Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · West I-10 Service Road

  9. 9

    Continue on West I-10 Service Road

    2050 ft · 58 sec · West I-10 Service Road

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Farm-to-Market Road 1135

    4.1 mi · 5 min · Farm-to-Market Road 1135

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Orangefield Road

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Orangefield Road

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Farm-to-Market Road 1442

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Farm-to-Market Road 1442

  13. 13

    Continue on West Roundbunch Road

    2.1 mi · 4 min · West Roundbunch Road

  14. 14

    Continue on West Round Bunch Road

    1572 ft · 35 sec · West Round Bunch Road

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Ferry Drive

    1.4 km · 2 min · Ferry Drive

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Old Ferry Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Rose City and Bridge City.

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
16 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
71.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 10 East
5 mi · 22%
Farm-to-Market Road 1135
4.07 mi · 18%
Farm-to-Market Road 1442
2.83 mi · 13%
West Roundbunch Road
2.09 mi · 9%
Orangefield Road
1.86 mi · 8%
West I-10 Service Road
1.28 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

I 10 East

Merge slight left

4.82 mi · 00h 05m

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 25m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9 mi
13.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Vidor
00h 12m from Rose City
Leave By
7:38 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Rose City and Showers And Thunderstorms near Bridge City.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Rose City to Bridge City?

The road trip is about 22.5 miles (36.2 km) and usually takes 00h 25m 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?

Vidor is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.8 miles from Rose City and 12.7 miles from Bridge City.

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

The direct path is about 13.5 miles (21.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 9 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 7:38 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.99 one way or $5.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Rose City and Showers And Thunderstorms near Bridge City.

Stop Ideas Near Vidor

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 Vidor and the surrounding midpoint area.
Silver Fox
Food stop 7.6 mi away

Silver Fox

Bridge City , TX
2095 Texas Ave, Bridge City, TX 77611
Rating 4.4/5 32 reviews Bar,Karaoke bar,Live music bar,Restaurant
Central Park
Scenic stop 11 mi away

Central Park

Beaumont , TX
640 S 4th St, Beaumont, TX 77701
Rating 4.2/5 289 reviews City park,Park,Tourist attraction
City of Beaumont, TX
Meeting point 9.6 mi away

City of Beaumont, TX

Beaumont , TX
801 Main St, Beaumont, TX 77701
Rating 3.1/5 34 reviews City Hall,City clerk's office,City government office,Civic center
Julie Rogers Theater
Nearby stop 9.7 mi away

Julie Rogers Theater

Beaumont , TX
Julie Rogers Theatre for the Performing Arts, 765 Pearl St, Beaumont, TX 77701
Rating 4.7/5 365 reviews Event venue,Performing arts theater

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Vidor.

RAIL

Beaumont

12 mi away
2555 W. Cedar Street
RAIL

Lake Charles

78 mi away
100 Ryan Street
BUS

Galveston (Texas Eagle Bus), Texas

119 mi away
25th St. and Strand St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Rose City and Bridge City. Straight-line distance: 13.56 mi (21.83 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Rose City

City in Orange County, Texas, United States

Population484
Coordinates30.1027100, -94.0518400
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Bridge City

#2 Bridge City

City in Orange County, Texas, United States

Population7,862
Coordinates30.0207700, -93.8457300
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Start: Canary Street (-94.052243, 30.102506)
End: Old Ferry Road (-93.845745, 30.02077)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 36 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.79 gal
3 L · about $2.99
Round trip
$5.97
1.58 gal · 6 L
Estimated CO2
7 kg one way
Round trip: 14 kg / 31 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $2.99 $5.97
Mid-grade $4.25 $3.36 $6.72
Premium $4.59 $3.63 $7.25
Diesel $3.99 $3.15 $6.31

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 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Rose City and Bridge City. The current time is 01:15:23.

Distance to Other Cities

Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.

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