Origin
Barrett, TX
Night in Barrett on Saturday
Local time
11:15 PM
CDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Barrett, 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
28m
Distance
21.6 mi
35 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 28m
8 AM
0h 33m
10 AM
0h 30m
12 PM
0h 30m
3 PM
0h 30m
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.
Barrett, TX
Mark Direen
Houston, TX
Trace Hudson
Trip Overview
This quick 21.6-mile drive from Barrett, TX to Houston, TX will take you about 28 minutes, making it an ideal day trip. You'll spend most of your time on major highways, with 91% of the journey on roads like the Crosby Freeway and East Freeway, with a short stint on US 90. Given the short duration and highway-focused profile, no overnight stops are necessary. Budget around $3 for fuel for this straightforward Texas hop. Both your origin and destination are within the Great Plains region, so expect a consistent landscape throughout.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Crosby Freeway | 9 mi | 10m |
| East Freeway | 5.5 mi | 6m |
| US 90 | 5.1 mi | 6m |
| Fannin Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| North San Jacinto Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Prairie Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Crosby Lynchburg Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Providence Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Crosby Freeway
— 9 mi, about 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Barrett, TX and Houston, TX.
1
Start on FM 1942
74 ft
·
5 sec
·
Farm to Market 1942
2
Turn right onto FM 2100
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
Crosby Lynchburg Road
Use the right lane.
3
Continue on FM 2100
0.1 mi
·
9 sec
·
North Main Street
4
Turn slight left
155 ft
·
8 sec
Use the left lane.
5
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
Toward US 90 West
6
Merge onto US 90
9.0 mi
·
10 min
·
Crosby Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Turn straight onto US 90
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
US 90
8
Take the exit onto US 90
3.7 mi
·
4 min
·
US 90
Toward US 90 West
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Merge onto I 10; US 90
5.5 mi
·
6 min
·
East Freeway
Use the slight right lane.
10
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
Exit 769B
Toward San Jacinto Street, Main Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Turn straight onto Providence Street
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
Providence Street
12
Continue on North San Jacinto Street
0.3 mi
·
31 sec
·
North San Jacinto Street
13
Continue on Fannin Street
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
·
Fannin Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
14
Turn right onto Prairie Street
0.3 mi
·
48 sec
·
Prairie Street
15
Turn right onto Louisiana Street
516 ft
·
16 sec
·
Louisiana Street
16
Arrive at destination
Louisiana Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 95 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 20.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
FM 2100 / Crosby Lynchburg Road
Turn right onto FM 2100 / Crosby Lynchburg Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
0.4 mi into trip
|
~0m in
Take the ramp toward US 90 West
Navigation decision point
Toward US 90 West
5
0.6 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
US 90 / Crosby Freeway
Merge onto US 90 / Crosby Freeway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
11.1 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
US 90
Take the exit onto US 90 toward US 90 West
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward US 90 West
8
20.3 mi into trip
|
~25m in
Take the exit toward San Jacinto Street, Main Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 769B
Toward San Jacinto Street, Main Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.26 one way
$6.53 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $3.57 | $7.15 |
| premium | $4.54 | $3.86 | $7.71 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.77 | $9.54 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.5 | 0 | $2.27 | $1.04 |
| Efficient EV | 5.4 | 0 | $1.89 | $0.86 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.6 | 0 | $3.02 | $1.38 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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
Night in Houston on Saturday
Local time
11:15 PM
CDT
Current temp
71°F
Mostly Cloudy
S 5 to 10 mph
8% chance
Live forecast
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 18 at 6:02AM CDT until April 18 at 6:30AM CDT by NWS San Angelo TX
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 18 at 6:00AM CDT until April 18 at 6:30AM CDT by NWS San Angelo TX
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
7 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
28m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a highway-focused drive for the majority of this trip, with 91% of the route utilizing major roadways. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 9 miles on the Crosby Freeway, offering a consistent pace. This route is designed for efficiency, so you'll likely experience a steady flow of traffic on these well-maintained highways. The character of the drive remains largely consistent, prioritizing speed and directness over scenic detours.
91% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 9 mi on Crosby Freeway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Crosby Freeway and East Freeway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near FM 2100 / Crosby Lynchburg Road.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 9 decision points packed into just 21.6 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 28m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (FM 2100 / Crosby Lynchburg Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.4 miles: Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles (US 90 / Crosby Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
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 28m. Total distance: 21.6 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 (91%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 9 miles on Crosby Freeway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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: near the start (FM 2100 / Crosby Lynchburg Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.4 miles: Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles (US 90 / Crosby Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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