Origin
Baytown, TX
Late night in Baytown on Sunday
Local time
2:49 AM
CDT
Current temp
83°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Baytown, TX to Aldine, TX
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
44m
Distance
34.3 mi
55 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 41m
★
6 AM
0h 44m
8 AM
0h 52m
10 AM
0h 47m
12 PM
0h 46m
3 PM
0h 47m
5 PM
0h 51m
8 PM
0h 42m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Baytown, TX
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Aldine, TX
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Trip Overview
This 34.3-mile drive from Baytown, TX to Aldine, TX is a quick trip, estimated to take about 44 minutes. It's a single-day adventure that won't require an overnight stay, making it perfect for a short excursion. You'll navigate using a combination of Spur 330 West, Decker Drive, and the East Freeway. With a fuel cost estimated at $5, this route is quite budget-friendly. The drive is characterized by frequent turns and local road navigation, so be prepared for a more interactive driving experience. Both your origin and destination are situated within the Great Plains region.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East Freeway | 12.3 mi | 14m |
| Decker Drive | 6 mi | 7m |
| East Loop North | 5.9 mi | 7m |
| Hardy Toll Road | 5.4 mi | 6m |
| East Hardy Road | 2.5 mi | 4m |
| Aldine Bender Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
East Freeway
— 12.3 mi, about 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Baytown, TX and Aldine, TX.
1
Start on Decker Drive
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Decker Drive
2
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
27 sec
Toward Spur 330 West
3
Merge onto Spur 330
4.7 mi
·
5 min
·
Decker Drive
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
4
Merge onto I 10
12 mi
·
14 min
·
East Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
Exit 775A
Toward I 610 South, I 610 North
Use the slight right lane.
6
Keep slight right at fork
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 610 North
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
7
Merge onto I 610
5.9 mi
·
7 min
·
East Loop North
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 19B
Toward Hardy Toll Road North
Use the slight right lane.
9
Continue on HTR
5.4 mi
·
6 min
·
Hardy Toll Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Toward Aldine Mail Route, Aldine Bender Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Turn straight onto East Hardy Road
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
East Hardy Road
12
Turn left onto FM 525
395 ft
·
6 sec
·
Aldine Bender Road
13
Arrive at destination
FM 525
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 95 decision points cluster between mile 1.7 and 31.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
1.7 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
Spur 330 / Decker Drive
Merge onto Spur 330 / Decker Drive
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
18.7 mi into trip
|
~22m in
Take the exit toward I 610 South, I 610 North
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 775A
Toward I 610 South, I 610 North
7
19 mi into trip
|
~23m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 610 North
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward I 610 North
7
25.5 mi into trip
|
~31m in
Take the exit toward Hardy Toll Road North
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 19B
Toward Hardy Toll Road North
7
31.5 mi into trip
|
~39m in
Take the exit toward Aldine Mail Route, Aldine Bender Road
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.
Toward Aldine Mail Route, Aldine Bender Road
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.18 one way
$10.37 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $5.67 | $11.35 |
| premium | $4.54 | $6.12 | $12.25 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.57 | $15.15 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.43
Hardy Toll Road
(5.4 mi)
$0.43
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Tolls
$0
Total
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 12 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.3 | 0 | $3.60 | $1.65 |
| Efficient EV | 8.6 | 0 | $3.00 | $1.37 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.7 | 0 | $4.80 | $2.20 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 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
Aldine, TX
Late night in Aldine on Sunday
Local time
2:49 AM
CDT
Current temp
77°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
6 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
44m 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 34.3-mile journey. With a 0% highway share, you won't encounter any long stretches of high-speed interstate travel. Instead, this route involves navigating through local streets, indicated by the frequent turns you'll make. The longest uninterrupted stretch isn't specified, but the 'turn-heavy' profile suggests you'll be constantly adjusting your course. This drive offers a close-up look at the local landscape as you make your way from Baytown to Aldine.
36% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 12.3 mi on East Freeway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.7 miles in near Spur 330 / Decker Drive.
Driving Effort
9/10
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 9 decision points packed into just 34.3 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 44m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.7 miles (Spur 330 / Decker Drive): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 18.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 19 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Baytown, TX and Aldine, TX, road signs point toward Hardy Toll Road North and Aldine Mail Route.
Hardy Toll Road North
25.5 mi in
|
~31m
Aldine Mail Route
31.5 mi in
|
~39m
About the Cities
Starting in Baytown, TX
Full guide →Baytown is a city in Texas. When you are in Baytown, you can rest assured you are in one of the most industrialized places of the world. With Exxon's Baytown Refinery on the west, Chevron's Cedar Bayou Plant on the northeast, the Covestro Baytown Industrial Plant on the east, and a smattering of other industries in between, you're likely to see flare stacks and storage tanks or tanker cars wherever you go, and might think you need a gas mask. But, in spite of this, there are still natural and cultural attractions to behold. And Garey Busey and Renee Zellweger used to call this place home.
Arriving in Aldine, TX
Full guide →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 44m. Total distance: 34.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
44m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (36%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 12.3 miles on East Freeway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.43 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 Aldine, 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 1.7 miles (Spur 330 / Decker Drive): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 18.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 19 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Aldine, 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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