Origin
Friendswood, TX
Late night in Friendswood on Sunday
Local time
2:36 AM
CDT
Current temp
79°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Friendswood, TX to Santa Fe, TX
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
26m
Distance
16.9 mi
27 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 24m
★
6 AM
0h 26m
8 AM
0h 31m
10 AM
0h 28m
12 PM
0h 28m
3 PM
0h 28m
5 PM
0h 31m
8 PM
0h 25m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Friendswood, TX
Action Construction Equipment Ltd. - ACE
Santa Fe, TX
Mark Direen
Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick excursion within the Great Plains region of Texas, the 16.9-mile journey from Friendswood to Santa Fe is an ideal candidate. This short trip takes approximately 26 minutes, making it a perfect day trip that requires no overnight stay. You will navigate primarily using East State Highway 6, West Parkwood Avenue, and Highway 6 to complete the connection. Budgeting around $3 for fuel should be more than sufficient for this efficient drive. Because the route is straightforward and brief, it offers a practical way to travel between these two Texas communities without the need for extensive planning or multiple stops.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East State Highway 6 | 4.8 mi | 7m |
| West Parkwood Avenue | 4.3 mi | 6m |
| Highway 6 | 3.3 mi | 4m |
| North Alvin Bypass | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| South Friendswood Drive | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| Friendswood Road | 1.1 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
East State Highway 6
— 4.8 mi, about 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Friendswood, TX and Santa Fe, TX.
1
Start on FM 518
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
South Friendswood Drive
2
Turn right onto FM 528
4.3 mi
·
6 min
·
West Parkwood Avenue
3
Continue on FM 528
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Friendswood Road
4
Turn left onto TX 35
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
North Alvin Bypass
Use the left lane.
5
Continue on North Alvin Bypass
0.3 mi
·
46 sec
·
North Alvin Bypass
Toward TX 6
6
Turn left onto TX 6
4.8 mi
·
7 min
·
East State Highway 6
Use the left / straight lanes.
7
Continue on TX 6
3.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Highway 6
8
Arrive at destination
TX 6
Heads-up: tricky spots
3 of 33 decision points cluster between mile 1.7 and 8.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
1.7 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
FM 528 / West Parkwood Avenue
Turn right onto FM 528 / West Parkwood Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
7 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
TX 35 / North Alvin Bypass
Turn left onto TX 35 / North Alvin Bypass
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
4
8.8 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
TX 6 / East State Highway 6
Turn left onto TX 6 / East State Highway 6
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.55 one way
$5.11 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $2.80 | $5.59 |
| premium | $4.54 | $3.02 | $6.03 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.73 | $7.46 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.9 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 | 5.1 | 0 | $1.77 | $0.81 |
| Efficient EV | 4.2 | 0 | $1.48 | $0.68 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.8 | 0 | $2.37 | $1.08 |
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
Santa Fe, TX
Late night in Santa Fe on Sunday
Local time
2:36 AM
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
2 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
26m 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 trip features a mixed driving profile that transitions through local roads and highway segments. You will spend roughly 48% of your time on highways, providing a balanced experience between suburban navigation and faster transit. The longest uninterrupted stretch you will encounter is 4.8 miles while traveling along East State Highway 6. As you progress through the route, the road environment shifts from the local connectivity of West Parkwood Avenue to the more direct flow of the highway. Expect a functional, no-nonsense drive that allows you to get from point A to point B with minimal complexity.
48% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
8 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 4.8 mi on East State Highway 6.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 1.7 miles in near FM 528 / West Parkwood Avenue.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Friendswood, TX to Santa Fe, TX is easy. At 26m with 48% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.7 miles (FM 528 / West Parkwood Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 7 miles (TX 35 / North Alvin Bypass): Lane positioning matters here; at 8.8 miles (TX 6 / East State Highway 6): Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
41 ft
26 ft
Total Climb
17 ft
Total Descent
14 ft
Highest Point
41 ft
~9.1 mi in
Elevation Range
15 ft
About the Cities
Starting in Friendswood, TX
Full guide →Founded 1960
Arriving in Santa Fe, TX
Full guide →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 26m. Total distance: 16.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
26m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (48%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 4.8 miles on East State Highway 6. 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 1.7 miles (FM 528 / West Parkwood Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 7 miles (TX 35 / North Alvin Bypass): Lane positioning matters here; at 8.8 miles (TX 6 / East State Highway 6): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Santa Fe, 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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