How far is Taylor Lake Village, TX from Houston, TX?
The driving distance from Taylor Lake Village, TX to Houston, TX is about 33.7 miles (54.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 22.9 miles (36.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 26m 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 Harris County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Taylor Lake Village and Houston.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Taylor Lake Village and Houston.
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Start on Harborcrest Drive
772 ft · 37 sec · Harborcrest Drive
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Timber Cove Drive
1.1 km · 3 min · Timber Cove Drive
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Continue on Timber Cove Drive
27 m · 7 sec · Timber Cove Drive
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Turn slight left onto Old Kirby Road
1673 ft · 51 sec · Old Kirby Road
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Turn right onto Kirby Road
1.2 km · 1 min · Kirby Road
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Turn left onto Red Bluff Road
6.9 mi · 11 min · Red Bluff Road
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Turn left onto Spencer Highway
6.3 mi · 10 min · Spencer Highway
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Turn right onto Galveston Road
1 km · 59 sec · Galveston Road
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Turn left onto Winkler Drive
1.1 mi · 2 min · Winkler Drive
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Continue on Monroe Road
148 m · 8 sec · Monroe Road
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Turn right onto Gulf Freeway Frontage Road
933 ft · 20 sec · Gulf Freeway Frontage Road
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 45 North
881 ft · 21 sec
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Merge slight left onto Gulf Freeway
9 mi · 11 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 Taylor Lake Village 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.
Gulf Freeway
Merge slight left onto Gulf Freeway
9.02 mi · 00h 11m
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 then Partly Sunny leaving Taylor Lake Village and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy near Houston.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Taylor Lake Village to Houston?
The road trip is about 33.7 miles (54.3 km) and usually takes 00h 43m 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?
South Houston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.7 miles from Taylor Lake Village and 20 miles from Houston.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 22.9 miles (36.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.8 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 7:04 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.50 one way or $8.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny around Taylor Lake Village and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy near Houston.
Stop Ideas Near South Houston
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Hermann Square
Houston BCycle: City Hall
Houston City Hall
Old Pelly City Hall and Harris County Library Building
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to South Houston.
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Prairie View, TX
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Taylor Lake Village and Houston. Straight-line distance: 22.85 mi (36.77 km).
#1 Taylor Lake Village
City in Harris County, Texas, United States
| Population | 3,490 |
| Coordinates | 29.5752300, -95.0502100 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| 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: 54 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 25m |
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 | $4.50 | $8.99 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $5.06 | $10.12 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $5.46 | $10.93 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $4.75 | $9.50 |
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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