Origin
Clute, TX
Late night in Clute on Tuesday
Local time
4:00 AM
CDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Clute, 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
43m
Distance
28.2 mi
45 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 40m
★
6 AM
0h 44m
8 AM
0h 51m
10 AM
0h 46m
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.
Clute, TX
Wikimedia Commons
Chocolate Bayou, TX
Alfo Medeiros
Trip Overview
This 28.2-mile drive from Clute, TX to Chocolate Bayou, TX is a quick trip, taking about 43 minutes to complete. With a fuel cost estimated at $4, it's an economical option for a single day trip, as it requires no overnight stays. The route primarily utilizes local roads, making it a more hands-on driving experience rather than a high-speed highway journey. You'll be staying within the Great Plains region throughout your travels in Texas. Expect a turn-heavy drive that keeps you engaged from start to finish, ideal for those who prefer navigating through towns and local streets.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East Mulberry Street | 15.5 mi | 23m |
| Brazosport Boulevard North | 6 mi | 8m |
| South Velasco Street | 3.9 mi | 6m |
| FM 2917 | 2.5 mi | 4m |
| East Main Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Mustang-Chocholate Bayou Road | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Mustang Chocolate Bayou Road | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
East Mulberry Street
— 15.5 mi, about 23m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Clute, TX and Chocolate Bayou, TX.
1
Start on East Main Street
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
East Main Street
2
Turn left onto TX 288 Bus
6.0 mi
·
8 min
·
Brazosport Boulevard North
3
Continue on TX 288 Bus
3.3 mi
·
4 min
·
South Velasco Street
4
Keep slight right at fork onto TX 288 Bus
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
South Velasco Street
5
Turn right onto TX 35
16 mi
·
23 min
·
East Mulberry Street
6
Turn right onto FM 2917
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
FM 2917
7
Turn right onto CR 171
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
Mustang-Chocholate Bayou Road
8
Arrive at destination
CR 171
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 55 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 28 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
TX 288 Bus / Brazosport Boulevard North
Turn left onto TX 288 Bus / Brazosport Boulevard North
Navigation decision point
4
9.4 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
TX 288 Bus / South Velasco Street
Keep slight right at fork onto TX 288 Bus / South Velasco Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
4
10 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
TX 35 / East Mulberry Street
Turn right onto TX 35 / East Mulberry Street
Navigation decision point
4
25.5 mi into trip
|
~38m in
|
FM 2917
Turn right onto FM 2917
Navigation decision point
3
28 mi into trip
|
~43m in
|
CR 171 / Mustang-Chocholate Bayou Road
Turn right onto CR 171 / Mustang-Chocholate Bayou Road
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.26 one way
$8.52 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $4.66 | $9.33 |
| premium | $4.54 | $5.03 | $10.07 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.23 | $12.45 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.5 | 0 | $2.96 | $1.35 |
| Efficient EV | 7.1 | 0 | $2.47 | $1.13 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.3 | 0 | $3.95 | $1.80 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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
4:00 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
12 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
43m 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?
The character of this drive is best described as turn-heavy and local. With only a 9% highway share, you'll spend most of your time on surface streets and local thoroughfares like East Mulberry Street and Brazosport Boulevard North. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 15.5 miles along East Mulberry Street. This route offers a dynamic driving experience, weaving through communities rather than cruising on open highways, so be prepared for frequent adjustments and a close connection to the local landscape.
Only 9% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
8 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 15.5 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 around 0.2 miles in near TX 288 Bus / Brazosport Boulevard North.
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 43m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (TX 288 Bus / Brazosport Boulevard North): Navigation decision point; at 9.4 miles (TX 288 Bus / South Velasco Street): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 10 miles (TX 35 / East Mulberry Street): Navigation decision point.
About the Cities
Starting in Clute, TX
Full guide →Founded 1952
Clute is a city on the North Barrier Coast of Texas. If you have never seen an industrial plant, you are in for a treat, as Dow tanks and stacks and whatever else seem to overshadow everything around here.
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 43m. Total distance: 28.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
43m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (9%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 15.5 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: at 0.2 miles (TX 288 Bus / Brazosport Boulevard North): Navigation decision point; at 9.4 miles (TX 288 Bus / South Velasco Street): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 10 miles (TX 35 / East Mulberry Street): 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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