How far is Rosenberg, TX from Houston, TX?
The driving distance from Rosenberg, TX to Houston, TX is about 35 miles (56.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 30.3 miles (48.7 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Fort Bend County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Rosenberg and Houston.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rosenberg and Houston.
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Start on Avenue I
81 m · 7 sec · Avenue I
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Turn right onto 2nd Street
147 m · 23 sec · 2nd Street
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Turn right onto Avenue J
104 m · 20 sec · Avenue J
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At the end of the road, turn left onto 1st Street
1.7 mi · 3 min · 1st Street
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Turn left onto Southwest Freeway Frontage Road
1.4 mi · 3 min · Southwest Freeway Frontage Road
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Take the ramp straight toward I 69 North, US 59 North
960 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left onto Southwest Freeway
28.6 mi · 34 min · Southwest Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Richmond Avenue, Downtown via Louisiana Street
1.4 km · 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Downtown, Louisiana Street
47 m · 4 sec
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Continue on Louisiana Street
1.9 mi · 5 min · Louisiana Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Louisiana Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Rosenberg and Houston.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Southwest Freeway
Merge slight left onto Southwest Freeway
28.6 mi · 00h 34m
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 Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Rosenberg 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 Rosenberg to Houston?
The road trip is about 35 miles (56.3 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 17.5 miles from Rosenberg and 17.5 miles from Houston.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 30.3 miles (48.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.7 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 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 $4.65 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 Rosenberg 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.
Freeman Town Park
Sugar Land City Hall
Houston Police Department Westside
City Hall Park
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Meadows Place.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Rosenberg and Houston. Straight-line distance: 30.29 mi (48.75 km).
#1 Rosenberg
City in Texas
| Population | 39,350 |
| Coordinates | 29.5571800, -95.8085600 |
| Altitude | 32 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Houston
The fourth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Houston metropolitan area.
| Population | 2,316,120 |
| Coordinates | 29.7632800, -95.3632700 |
| Altitude | 12 |
| Country | United States |
End: Louisiana Street (-95.363596, 29.76347)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 56 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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