Origin
Freeport, TX
Night in Freeport on Saturday
Local time
11:15 PM
CDT
Current temp
81°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Freeport, TX to Alvin, TX
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
46m
Distance
37.5 mi
60 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 43m
★
6 AM
0h 47m
8 AM
0h 54m
10 AM
0h 49m
12 PM
0h 48m
3 PM
0h 50m
5 PM
0h 54m
8 PM
0h 44m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Freeport, TX
Tom Tran
Alvin, TX
Thomas balabaud
Trip Overview
This 37.5-mile drive from Freeport, TX to Alvin, TX takes approximately 46 minutes and is easily manageable as a single-day trip. You'll primarily navigate local roads, with South Velasco Boulevard and East Mulberry Street being key parts of your journey. The estimated fuel cost for this short hop is around $6, making it an economical option. Given its brief duration and local road profile, it's a straightforward transit rather than an extended exploration. Both your origin and destination are situated within the Great Plains region, so expect a consistent landscape throughout.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South Velasco Boulevard | — | — |
| East Mulberry Street | — | — |
| South Alvin Bypass | — | — |
| South Gordon Street | — | — |
| West Sealy Street | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
South Velasco Boulevard
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Freeport, TX and Alvin, TX.
1
Start on West 2nd Street
59 ft
·
6 sec
·
West 2nd Street
2
Turn right onto South Velasco Boulevard
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
South Velasco Boulevard
3
At the end of the road, turn left
18 mi
·
26 min
4
Turn right onto East Mulberry Street
16 mi
·
23 min
·
East Mulberry Street
5
Continue on South Alvin Bypass
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
South Alvin Bypass
6
Turn slight left
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
7
Turn straight
240 ft
·
8 sec
8
Turn right onto South Gordon Street
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
South Gordon Street
9
Turn left onto West Sealy Street
10 ft
·
West Sealy Street
10
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
19 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 37.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 18.7 miles from Freeport, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.67 one way
$11.33 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $6.20 | $12.40 |
| premium | $4.54 | $6.70 | $13.39 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.28 | $16.56 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.3 | 0 | $3.94 | $1.80 |
| Efficient EV | 9.4 | 0 | $3.28 | $1.50 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15 | 0 | $5.25 | $2.40 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (69% 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
Alvin, TX
Night in Alvin on Saturday
Local time
11:15 PM
CDT
Current temp
77°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
4 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
46m 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?
Expect a 'turn-heavy local drive' for this 37.5-mile excursion, with no highway stretches to speak of. This means you'll be making frequent turns and navigating through towns and communities for the entire 46-minute duration. While there's no longest uninterrupted stretch to report due to the nature of the route, be prepared for a dynamic driving experience as you transition between different local roads. This isn't a route for cruising; it's more about direct navigation on well-trafficked local thoroughfares.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
10 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Main road: South Velasco Boulevard.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Freeport, TX to Alvin, TX is easy. At 46m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Freeport, TX to Alvin, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
About the Cities
Starting in Freeport, TX
Full guide →Founded 1912
Arriving in Alvin, TX
Full guide →Founded 1893
Alvin is in the Gulf Coast of Texas. Home of the Pitcher Nolan Ryan. It's about 20 miles southeast of Houston, at the intersections of SH-35 and SH-6.
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 46m. Total distance: 37.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
46m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Freeport, TX to Alvin, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Alvin, 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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