Origin
Crosby, TX
Late night in Crosby on Sunday
Local time
2:29 AM
CDT
Current temp
80°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Crosby, 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
32m
Distance
23.3 mi
37 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 30m
★
6 AM
0h 33m
8 AM
0h 38m
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.
Crosby, TX
Thomas balabaud
Houston, TX
Trace Hudson
Trip Overview
Crosby, TX to Houston, TX is 23.3 miles and takes about 32 minutes via Crosby Freeway/East Freeway/US 90, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short hop stays within Texas and the Great Plains region, making it a straightforward connection between two points. Expect a highway-focused drive for the most part, so it’s less about winding roads and more about efficient travel. It’s a quick trip that’s easy to fit into any schedule, especially if you’re looking to get from point A to B without much fuss.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Crosby Freeway | 9 mi | 10m |
| East Freeway | 5.5 mi | 6m |
| US 90 | 5.1 mi | 6m |
| South Main Street | 1.5 mi | 3m |
| Fannin Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| North San Jacinto Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| 1st Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Prairie Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Crosby Freeway
— 9 mi, about 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Crosby, TX and Houston, TX.
1
Start on Runneburg Road
514 ft
·
19 sec
·
Runneburg Road
2
Turn left onto 1st Street
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
1st Street
3
Turn right onto West Reidland Avenue
0.1 mi
·
38 sec
·
West Reidland Avenue
4
Turn left onto FM 2100
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
South Main Street
5
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
Toward US 90 West
Use the slight right lane.
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 105 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 22 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
1st Street
Turn left onto 1st Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.4 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
West Reidland Avenue
Turn right onto West Reidland Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
2 mi into trip
|
~5m in
Take the ramp toward US 90 West
Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward US 90 West
6
12.7 mi into trip
|
~17m 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
22 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
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.52 one way
$7.04 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $3.85 | $7.71 |
| premium | $4.54 | $4.16 | $8.32 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.14 | $10.29 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.2 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 | 7 | 0 | $2.45 | $1.12 |
| Efficient EV | 5.8 | 0 | $2.04 | $0.93 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.3 | 0 | $3.26 | $1.49 |
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
Late night in Houston on Sunday
Local time
2:29 AM
CDT
Current temp
79°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
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
32m 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?
This route is predominantly a highway-focused drive, with 85% of the journey utilizing major roads like the Crosby Freeway, East Freeway, and US 90. You'll experience a continuous stretch of 9 miles on the Crosby Freeway, offering a consistent pace for a significant portion of the trip. The drive is characterized by its efficiency, moving you directly towards your destination with minimal deviation. It's a practical connection designed for straightforward travel rather than a scenic exploration.
85% 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 around 0.1 miles in near 1st Street.
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 10 decision points packed into just 23.3 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 32m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (1st Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (West Reidland Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 2 miles: 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 32m. Total distance: 23.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
32m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (85%). 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: at 0.1 miles (1st Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (West Reidland Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 2 miles: 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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