How far is Rosharon, TX from Houston, TX?
The driving distance from Rosharon, TX to Houston, TX is about 32.4 miles (52.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 29 miles (46.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 22m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CST.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 41m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Brazoria County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Rosharon and Houston.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rosharon and Houston.
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Start on 1st Street
703 ft · 35 sec · 1st Street
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At the end of the road, turn right
2.2 mi · 4 min
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Take the ramp left
3082 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Nolan Ryan Expressway
11.1 mi · 13 min · Nolan Ryan Expressway
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Continue on South Freeway
586 ft · 8 sec · South Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Brazoria County Expressway
16.1 mi · 19 min · Brazoria County Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 45 North: Dallas
2423 ft · 59 sec
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Merge slight right onto Gulf Freeway
1 mi · 1 min · Gulf Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Houston Avenue, Memorial Drive
1566 ft · 38 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Memorial Drive
135 m · 15 sec
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Turn right onto Memorial Drive Frontage Road
878 ft · 24 sec · Memorial Drive Frontage Road
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Continue on Rusk Street
1470 ft · 52 sec · Rusk Street
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Turn left onto Louisiana Street
1525 ft · 52 sec · 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 Rosharon and Houston.
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.
Brazoria County Expressway
Keep slight left to continue on Brazoria County Expressway
16.1 mi · 00h 19m
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Rosharon and Chance Rain Showers near Houston.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Rosharon to Houston?
The road trip is about 32.4 miles (52.1 km) and usually takes 00h 41m 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?
Brookside Village is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.4 miles from Rosharon and 16 miles from Houston.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 29 miles (46.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.4 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:08 PM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.98 one way or $7.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Rosharon and Chance Rain Showers near Houston.
Stop Ideas Near Brookside Village
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Brookside Village.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Rosharon and Houston. Straight-line distance: 28.99 mi (46.66 km).
#1 Rosharon
Rosharon is a place in Texas, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 29.3521800, -95.4602200 |
| Altitude | 15 |
| 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: 52 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.49 | $3.98 | $7.95 |
| Mid-grade | $4.00 | $4.56 | $9.11 |
| Premium | $4.38 | $4.99 | $9.98 |
| Diesel | $5.60 | $6.39 | $12.78 |
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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