Origin
Freeport, TX
Late night in Freeport on Sunday
Local time
2:34 AM
CDT
Current temp
81°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Freeport, TX to Angleton, 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
16.1 mi
26 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 23m
★
6 AM
0h 25m
8 AM
0h 29m
10 AM
0h 27m
12 PM
0h 26m
3 PM
0h 27m
5 PM
0h 29m
8 PM
0h 24m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Freeport, TX
Tom Tran
Angleton, TX
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
If you are planning a quick transit between Freeport and Angleton, Texas, you will find this 16.1-mile journey to be a straightforward, short-distance trip. Expect to spend about 25 minutes behind the wheel, making this a perfect candidate for a single-day excursion. You will not need an overnight stay to complete this route, as it is designed for efficiency rather than long-haul touring. Budgeting roughly $2 for fuel should be more than sufficient for the trip. Both cities are located within the Great Plains region of Texas, ensuring a consistent landscape throughout your drive. It is a practical, no-frills connection that gets you from point A to point B without any necessary stops.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Brazosport Boulevard South | 7.9 mi | 12m |
| South Velasco Street | 4.2 mi | 6m |
| North Brazosport Boulevard | 1.9 mi | 2m |
| State Highway 288 | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| West 2nd Street | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| North Velasco Street | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Brazosport Boulevard South
— 7.9 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Freeport, TX and Angleton, TX.
1
Start on West 2nd Street
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
West 2nd Street
2
Turn right onto TX 288
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
North Brazosport Boulevard
3
Continue on TX 288
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
State Highway 288
4
Keep slight left at fork onto TX 288 Bus
7.9 mi
·
12 min
·
Brazosport Boulevard South
5
Continue on TX 288 Bus
3.3 mi
·
4 min
·
South Velasco Street
6
Keep slight right at fork onto TX 288 Bus
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
South Velasco Street
7
Arrive at destination
TX 288 Bus
Heads-up: tricky spots
3 of 33 decision points cluster between mile 0.9 and 15.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
0.9 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
TX 288 / North Brazosport Boulevard
Turn right onto TX 288 / North Brazosport Boulevard
Navigation decision point
4
3.9 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
TX 288 Bus / Brazosport Boulevard South
Keep slight left at fork onto TX 288 Bus / Brazosport Boulevard South
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
4
15.1 mi into trip
|
~23m in
|
TX 288 Bus / South Velasco Street
Keep slight right at fork onto TX 288 Bus / South Velasco Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.43 one way
$4.87 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $2.66 | $5.33 |
| premium | $4.54 | $2.87 | $5.75 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.55 | $7.11 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.8 | 0 | $1.69 | $0.77 |
| Efficient EV | 4 | 0 | $1.41 | $0.64 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.4 | 0 | $2.25 | $1.03 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (67% 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
Angleton, TX
Late night in Angleton on Sunday
Local time
2:34 AM
CDT
Current temp
78°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
3 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
25m 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 as you navigate your way through the area. The route relies on a combination of Brazosport Boulevard South, South Velasco Street, and North Brazosport Boulevard to move you inland. Only 7 miles of this 16.1-mile trek are spent on highways, meaning you will spend the majority of your time on local roads. Your longest uninterrupted stretch occurs during the 7.9-mile segment on Brazosport Boulevard South. Because the route is dominated by local traffic and frequent turns, you will need to stay alert compared to a monotonous interstate cruise.
Only 7% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
7 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 7.9 mi on Brazosport Boulevard South.
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 0.9 miles in near TX 288 / North Brazosport Boulevard.
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 25m drive. You will face about 3 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.9 miles (TX 288 / North Brazosport Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 3.9 miles (TX 288 Bus / Brazosport Boulevard South): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 15.1 miles (TX 288 Bus / South Velasco Street): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
About the Cities
Starting in Freeport, TX
Full guide →Founded 1912
Arriving in Angleton, TX
Full guide →Top landmarks
- • Old Brazoria County Courthouse — historic place in Angleton, Brazoria 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: 16.1 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 (7%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 7.9 miles on Brazosport Boulevard South. 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 0.9 miles (TX 288 / North Brazosport Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 3.9 miles (TX 288 Bus / Brazosport Boulevard South): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 15.1 miles (TX 288 Bus / South Velasco Street): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Angleton, 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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