Origin
Baytown, TX
Late night in Baytown on Sunday
Local time
2:45 AM
CDT
Current temp
83°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Baytown, 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
33m
Distance
25.9 mi
42 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 30m
★
6 AM
0h 33m
8 AM
0h 39m
10 AM
0h 35m
12 PM
0h 34m
3 PM
0h 35m
5 PM
0h 38m
8 PM
0h 31m
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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Houston, TX
Trace Hudson
Trip Overview
Traveling the 25.9 miles between Baytown and Houston is a quick, straightforward journey that typically takes about 30 minutes. Since this trip is entirely contained within the Great Plains region of Texas, you will find consistent terrain throughout your brief commute. It is perfectly suited for a single-day outing, requiring no overnight stays or complex logistics. With a modest fuel budget of only $4, this is an incredibly cost-effective way to move between these two points. You will navigate primarily via Spur 330 West, Decker Drive, and the East Freeway to reach your destination. Overall, it serves as a practical, no-fuss connection for travelers looking to move efficiently between these cities.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East Freeway | 18.3 mi | 22m |
| Decker Drive | 6 mi | 7m |
| Fannin Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| North San Jacinto Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Prairie Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Providence Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Louisiana Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
East Freeway
— 18.3 mi, about 22m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Baytown, TX and Houston, 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
18 mi
·
22 min
·
East Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
Exit 769B
Toward San Jacinto Street, Main Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Turn straight onto Providence Street
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
Providence Street
7
Continue on North San Jacinto Street
0.3 mi
·
31 sec
·
North San Jacinto Street
8
Continue on Fannin Street
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
·
Fannin Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
9
Turn right onto Prairie Street
0.3 mi
·
48 sec
·
Prairie Street
10
Turn right onto Louisiana Street
516 ft
·
16 sec
·
Louisiana Street
11
Arrive at destination
Louisiana Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 65 decision points cluster between mile 1.7 and 25.9 — 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.
5
6.4 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
I 10 / East Freeway
Merge onto I 10 / East Freeway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
24.6 mi into trip
|
~29m 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
4
25.6 mi into trip
|
~31m in
|
Prairie Street
Turn right onto Prairie Street
Navigation decision point
5
25.9 mi into trip
|
~32m in
|
Louisiana Street
Turn right onto Louisiana Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.91 one way
$7.83 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $4.28 | $8.57 |
| premium | $4.54 | $4.62 | $9.25 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.72 | $11.44 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.8 | 0 | $2.72 | $1.24 |
| Efficient EV | 6.5 | 0 | $2.27 | $1.04 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.4 | 0 | $3.63 | $1.66 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 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
Houston, TX
Late night in Houston on Sunday
Local time
2:45 AM
CDT
Current temp
71°F
Mostly Cloudy
S 5 to 10 mph
8% chance
Live forecast
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued April 18 at 2:50AM CDT by NWS San Angelo TX
Wind Advisory
Wind Advisory issued April 18 at 2:47AM CDT until April 18 at 1:00PM 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
12 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
33m 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 turn-heavy local drive rather than a high-speed interstate cruise, as this route features 0% highway share. You won't find any long, uninterrupted stretches here, with the longest segment being 0 miles on Spur 330 West. The road demands your attention as you navigate local thoroughfares and transitions between city environments. Because the route relies on surface streets and local connectors, the experience behind the wheel feels more like an urban commute than a cross-country trek. Stay alert for frequent adjustments to your trajectory as you transition through the various local road segments provided.
70% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 18.3 mi on East Freeway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on East Freeway and Decker Drive. You will hit about 6 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 1.7 miles in near Spur 330 / Decker Drive.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 25.9 miles you will encounter 6 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
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 6.4 miles (I 10 / East Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 24.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
56 ft
12 ft
Total Climb
134 ft
Total Descent
121 ft
Highest Point
56 ft
~21.6 mi in
Elevation Range
44 ft
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.
On the drive from Baytown, TX to Houston, TX, road signs begin pointing toward Spur 330 West along the way.
Spur 330 West
1.3 mi in
|
~1m
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 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 33m. Total distance: 25.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
33m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (70%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 18.3 miles on East Freeway. 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: at 1.7 miles (Spur 330 / Decker Drive): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 6.4 miles (I 10 / East Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 24.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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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