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Trip from Clute, TX to Chocolate Bayou, TX

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Oct 17, 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

Save up to 11 min
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.

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city in Brazoria County, Texas, United States

Clute, TX

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Downtown Chocolate Bayou, TX, TX

Chocolate Bayou, TX

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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 5

5 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

$4.32 one way

$8.64 round trip

$3.89/gal 25.4 MPG avg 10 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.29 $4.77 $9.53
premium $4.64 $5.15 $10.30
diesel $6.18 $6.86 $13.72

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, 2026-10-12.

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.

Forecast as of Oct 15, 2026

Origin

Clute, TX

Afternoon in Clute on Saturday

Local time

2:37 PM

CDT

Current temp

73°F

Partly Cloudy

SE 5 mph 1% chance Live forecast

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued October 15 at 1:43AM CDT by NWS Norman OK

Flash Flood Warning

Flash Flood Warning issued October 15 at 1:41AM CDT until October 15 at 2:30AM CDT by NWS Midland/Odessa TX

Destination

Chocolate Bayou, TX

Afternoon in Chocolate Bayou on Saturday

Local time

2:37 PM

CDT

Current temp

72°F

Partly Cloudy

SE 5 mph 1% chance Live forecast

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued October 15 at 1:43AM CDT by NWS Norman OK

Flash Flood Warning

Flash Flood Warning issued October 15 at 1:41AM CDT until October 15 at 2:30AM CDT by NWS Midland/Odessa 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

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

43m 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?

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.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

30 ft 14 ft

Total Climb

23 ft

Total Descent

15 ft

Highest Point

30 ft

~22.1 mi in

Elevation Range

16 ft

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 — we found about 2 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.

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, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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