Origin
Angleton, TX
Late night in Angleton on Tuesday
Local time
4:34 AM
CDT
Current temp
84°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Angleton, TX to Chocolate Bayou, TX
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
28m
Distance
18 mi
29 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 26m
★
6 AM
0h 29m
8 AM
0h 34m
10 AM
0h 30m
12 PM
0h 30m
3 PM
0h 31m
5 PM
0h 33m
8 PM
0h 27m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Angleton, TX
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Chocolate Bayou, TX
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Trip Overview
This short 18-mile drive from Angleton, TX to Chocolate Bayou, TX takes about 28 minutes and is best suited for a single day trip. With a minimal fuel cost of around $3, it's an economical option for a quick excursion within the Great Plains region. The route primarily follows local roads like East Mulberry Street and FM 2917, offering a turn-heavy experience. You'll find this journey is more about getting from point A to point B efficiently rather than a scenic adventure.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East Mulberry Street | 14.5 mi | 21m |
| FM 2917 | 2.5 mi | 4m |
| East Cedar Street | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| Mustang-Chocholate Bayou Road | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| North Velasco Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Mustang Chocolate Bayou Road | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
East Mulberry Street
— 14.5 mi, about 21m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Angleton, TX and Chocolate Bayou, TX.
1
Start on TX 288 Bus
63 ft
·
5 sec
·
North Velasco Street
2
Turn right onto East Cedar Street
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
East Cedar Street
3
Turn left onto TX 35
15 mi
·
21 min
·
East Mulberry Street
4
Turn right onto FM 2917
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
FM 2917
5
Turn right onto CR 171
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
Mustang-Chocholate Bayou Road
6
Arrive at destination
CR 171
Heads-up: tricky spots
4 of 44 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 17.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
East Cedar Street
Turn right onto East Cedar Street
Navigation decision point
3
0.9 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
TX 35 / East Mulberry Street
Turn left onto TX 35 / East Mulberry Street
Navigation decision point
4
15.4 mi into trip
|
~23m in
|
FM 2917
Turn right onto FM 2917
Navigation decision point
3
17.9 mi into trip
|
~28m in
|
CR 171 / Mustang-Chocholate Bayou Road
Turn right onto CR 171 / Mustang-Chocholate Bayou Road
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.72 one way
$5.44 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $2.98 | $5.95 |
| premium | $4.54 | $3.21 | $6.43 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.97 | $7.95 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.4 | 0 | $1.89 | $0.86 |
| Efficient EV | 4.5 | 0 | $1.58 | $0.72 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.2 | 0 | $2.52 | $1.15 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (67% 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
Chocolate Bayou, TX
Late night in Chocolate Bayou on Tuesday
Local time
4:34 AM
CDT
Current temp
83°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
1 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
28m 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" for this 18-mile trip, with only 14% of the journey on highways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 14.5 miles along East Mulberry Street. As you navigate through Texas, the road character will be defined by frequent turns and local road conditions rather than open highway cruising. This route demands your attention with its constant changes in direction, making it a more engaged driving experience.
Only 14% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
6 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 14.5 mi on East Mulberry Street.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near East Cedar Street.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 28m drive. You will face about 4 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (East Cedar Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.9 miles (TX 35 / East Mulberry Street): Navigation decision point; at 15.4 miles (FM 2917): Navigation decision point.
About the Cities
Starting in Angleton, TX
Full guide →Top landmarks
- • Old Brazoria County Courthouse — historic place in Angleton, Brazoria 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 28m. Total distance: 18 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
28m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (14%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 14.5 miles on East Mulberry Street. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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: near the start (East Cedar Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.9 miles (TX 35 / East Mulberry Street): Navigation decision point; at 15.4 miles (FM 2917): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Chocolate Bayou, 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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