Origin
Deer Park, TX
Late night in Deer Park on Sunday
Local time
2:58 AM
CDT
Current temp
67°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Deer Park, 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
25m
Distance
18.6 mi
30 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 23m
★
6 AM
0h 26m
8 AM
0h 30m
10 AM
0h 27m
12 PM
0h 27m
3 PM
0h 27m
5 PM
0h 30m
8 PM
0h 24m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Deer Park, TX
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Houston, TX
Trace Hudson
Trip Overview
If you are traveling from Deer Park to Houston, you are looking at a quick 19.9-mile trip that typically takes about 26 minutes behind the wheel. This short route is easily managed in a single day, making it a perfect candidate for a straightforward commute or local errand run. You will primarily utilize Highway 225, also known as TX 225 West or the La Porte Freeway, to navigate between these two points in the Great Plains region. With a fuel budget of approximately $3, it is an incredibly economical drive. Since the entire distance is covered in under half an hour, you won't need to worry about overnight logistics or mid-trip rest stops.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Gulf Freeway | 6.6 mi | 7m |
| Pasadena Freeway | 5.2 mi | 5m |
| La Porte Freeway | 2.5 mi | 2m |
| East Loop South | 1 mi | 1m |
| Highway 225 | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Center Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Louisiana Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Rusk Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Gulf Freeway
— 6.6 mi, about 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Deer Park, TX and Houston, TX.
1
Start on Center Street
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
·
Center Street
Use the straight lane.
2
Turn left onto Highway 225
0.5 mi
·
52 sec
·
Highway 225
3
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
Toward TX 225 West
4
Merge onto TX 225
0.3 mi
·
22 sec
·
La Porte Freeway
5
Continue on TX 225
5.2 mi
·
5 min
·
Pasadena Freeway
Use the straight lane.
6
Continue on TX 225
2.2 mi
·
2 min
·
La Porte Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 610 West
Use the left / straight lanes.
8
Merge onto I 610
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
East Loop South
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
Exit 32B
Toward I 45 North, TX 35 South: Alvin, Downtown
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
Toward I 45 North: Downtown
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
11
Merge onto I 45
6.6 mi
·
7 min
·
Gulf Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
Exit 47B
Toward Houston Avenue, Memorial Drive
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Keep slight right at fork
444 ft
·
14 sec
Toward Memorial Drive
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
14
Turn right onto Memorial Drive Frontage Road
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
Memorial Drive Frontage Road
15
Continue on Rusk Street
0.3 mi
·
52 sec
·
Rusk Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
16
Turn left onto Louisiana Street
0.3 mi
·
51 sec
·
Louisiana Street
Use the left / straight lanes.
17
Arrive at destination
Louisiana Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 135 decision points cluster between mile 9 and 17.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
9 mi into trip
|
~11m in
Take the exit toward I 610 West
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
Toward I 610 West
8
10.4 mi into trip
|
~13m in
Take the exit toward I 45 North, TX 35 South: Alvin, Downtown
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 32B
Toward I 45 North, TX 35 South: Alvin, Downtown
8
10.6 mi into trip
|
~14m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 45 North: Downtown
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward I 45 North: Downtown
8
17.5 mi into trip
|
~22m in
Take the exit toward Houston Avenue, Memorial Drive
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 47B
Toward Houston Avenue, Memorial Drive
8
17.8 mi into trip
|
~23m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Memorial Drive
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward Memorial Drive
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.81 one way
$5.62 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $3.08 | $6.15 |
| premium | $4.54 | $3.32 | $6.64 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.11 | $8.21 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.6 | 0 | $1.95 | $0.89 |
| Efficient EV | 4.7 | 0 | $1.63 | $0.74 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.4 | 0 | $2.60 | $1.19 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
2:58 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
4 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
25m 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 long-distance interstate haul. You will spend your time navigating off-highway segments, as the highway share for this specific trip sits at 0%. Because there is no extended highway cruising, your longest stretch on Highway 225 is 0 miles, meaning you will be focused on local road maneuvers for the duration of the journey. The personality of this route is defined by its urban connectivity, requiring your full attention as you move between city zones. It is a functional, no-frills drive that prioritizes efficiency over sustained high-speed travel.
79% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 6.6 mi on Gulf Freeway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Gulf Freeway and Pasadena Freeway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 9 miles in.
Driving Effort
10/10
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 13 decision points packed into just 18.6 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 25m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 10.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 10.6 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.
On the drive from Deer Park, TX to Houston, TX, road signs begin pointing toward Downtown along the way.
Downtown
10.4 mi in
|
~13m
About the Cities
Starting in Deer Park, TX
Full guide →Founded 1948
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 25m. Total distance: 18.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
25m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (79%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 6.6 miles on Gulf 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 9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 10.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 10.6 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 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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