Origin
Aldine, TX
Late night in Aldine on Sunday
Local time
1:01 AM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Aldine, TX to Houston, TX
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
20m
Distance
14.7 mi
24 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 19m
★
6 AM
0h 21m
8 AM
0h 24m
10 AM
0h 22m
12 PM
0h 22m
3 PM
0h 22m
5 PM
0h 24m
8 PM
0h 20m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Aldine, TX
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Houston, TX
Trace Hudson
Trip Overview
If you are traveling from Aldine to Houston, you are looking at a quick 13.9-mile transit that typically takes about 17 minutes. This local trip is well-suited for a single day, as it functions more like a short commute within the Great Plains region than a long-distance excursion. You will primarily utilize East Hardy Road and the Hardy Toll Road to navigate between the two points. Budgeting roughly $2 for fuel should be more than sufficient to cover the distance. Because this route is so efficient, you do not need to worry about overnight stops or extensive travel planning. It is a straightforward, no-nonsense connection that gets you where you need to be without any unnecessary delays.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Hardy Toll Road | 8.2 mi | 9m |
| North Freeway | 2.5 mi | 3m |
| North Loop East | 1 mi | 1m |
| Milam Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| East Hardy Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Louisiana Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Aldine Bender Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Prairie Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Hardy Toll Road
— 8.2 mi, about 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Aldine, TX and Houston, TX.
1
Start on FM 525
395 ft
·
14 sec
·
Aldine Bender Road
2
Turn left onto East Hardy Road
0.4 mi
·
40 sec
·
East Hardy Road
Use the left lane.
3
Turn slight left
234 ft
·
11 sec
4
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
Toward HTR Toll South
5
Merge onto HTR
8.2 mi
·
9 min
·
Hardy Toll Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
Toward I 610 West: Hardy Street
Use the slight right lane.
7
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
Toward I 610 West
Use the slight right lane.
8
Merge onto I 610
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
North Loop East
9
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
Exit 17C
Toward I 45 South: Downtown
Use the slight left lane.
10
Merge onto I 45
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
North Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Continue on I 45
271 ft
·
3 sec
·
Gulf Freeway
Use the left / straight lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
Exit 48A
Toward I 10 East: Beaumont
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
13
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
Toward Milam Street
Use the slight left lane.
14
Continue on Milam Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Milam Street
15
Turn right onto Prairie Street
328 ft
·
13 sec
·
Prairie Street
16
Turn right onto Louisiana Street
516 ft
·
16 sec
·
Louisiana Street
17
Arrive at destination
Louisiana Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 125 decision points cluster between mile 8.9 and 13.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
8.9 mi into trip
|
~11m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 610 West: Hardy Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 610 West: Hardy Street
7
9.1 mi into trip
|
~11m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 610 West
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 610 West
7
10.5 mi into trip
|
~13m in
Take the exit toward I 45 South: Downtown
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Exit 17C
Toward I 45 South: Downtown
7
13.5 mi into trip
|
~17m in
Take the exit toward I 10 East: Beaumont
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
Exit 48A
Toward I 10 East: Beaumont
7
13.9 mi into trip
|
~18m in
Keep slight left at fork toward Milam Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward Milam Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.22 one way
$4.44 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $2.43 | $4.86 |
| premium | $4.54 | $2.62 | $5.25 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.25 | $6.49 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.66
Hardy Toll Road
(8.2 mi)
$0.66
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Tolls
$1
Total
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.4 | 0 | $1.54 | $0.71 |
| Efficient EV | 3.7 | 0 | $1.29 | $0.59 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.9 | 0 | $2.06 | $0.94 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Houston, TX
Late night in Houston on Sunday
Local time
1:01 AM
CDT
Current temp
79°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
2 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
20m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a wide-open interstate experience. You will notice that 0% of this 13.9-mile journey is spent on major highway systems, as the route relies heavily on local thoroughfares. The longest uninterrupted stretch you will encounter is 0 miles on East Hardy Road, meaning you should be prepared for frequent stops and turns along the way. Navigating this path requires a bit more focus on road signs and intersections compared to a standard highway haul. By the time you reach your destination, you will have experienced a dense, urban-style drive that keeps you alert throughout the entire 17-minute duration.
Only 17% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 8.2 mi on Hardy Toll Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 8.9 miles in.
Driving Effort
10/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 12 decision points packed into just 14.7 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 20m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 8.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 9.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 10.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
80 ft
31 ft
Total Climb
9 ft
Total Descent
54 ft
Highest Point
80 ft
Elevation Range
49 ft
About the Cities
Starting in Aldine, TX
Full guide →Arriving in Houston, TX
Full guide →“Space City” · Founded 1836
Houston is a sprawling port city in Southeastern Texas. An oil boom and continuing international immigration has brought explosive growth to the city, and it is now the fifth largest metropolitan area in the United States and the most diverse large city since 2021. While at first glance, the city appears to be a 9-5 central business district surrounded by a sea of suburbs and strip malls, there are many hidden gems to be discovered.
Top landmarks
- • Museum of Fine Arts, Houston — art museum in Houston, Texas
- • Astrodome — historic place in Houston, Harris County, Texas
- • Rothko Chapel — building in Houston, Harris County, Texas
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 20m. Total distance: 14.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
20m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 8.2 miles on Hardy Toll Road. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.66 in tolls one way, starting with Hardy Toll Road. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Houston, TX before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 8.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 9.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 10.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Houston, TX before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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