Origin
Friendswood, TX
Late night in Friendswood on Sunday
Local time
5:59 AM
CDT
Current temp
79°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Friendswood, TX to Village of Tiki Island, TX
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
36m
Distance
27.1 mi
44 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 34m
★
6 AM
0h 37m
8 AM
0h 43m
10 AM
0h 39m
12 PM
0h 38m
3 PM
0h 39m
5 PM
0h 43m
8 PM
0h 35m
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
Village of Tiki Island, TX
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Trip Overview
Friendswood, TX to Village of Tiki Island, TX is 27.1 miles and takes about 36m via North Gulf Freeway, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short, single-day trip stays within the Great Plains region, making for a straightforward journey. You'll primarily be on highway, so expect a quick transit between these two Texas locations. It's a practical option if you're looking to cover a small distance with minimal fuss, allowing you to reach your destination without a significant time commitment.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Gulf Freeway | 19.2 mi | 22m |
| FM 528 | 1.9 mi | 2m |
| East Parkwood Avenue | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| Gulf Freeway Frontage Road | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| South Friendswood Drive | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Tiki Drive | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| East Winding Way Drive | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Tahiti | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
North Gulf Freeway
— 19.2 mi, about 22m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Friendswood, TX and Village of Tiki Island, TX.
1
Start on FM 518
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
South Friendswood Drive
2
Turn slight left onto East Winding Way Drive
0.3 mi
·
56 sec
·
East Winding Way Drive
3
Turn left onto FM 528
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
East Parkwood Avenue
Use the left lane.
4
Continue on FM 528
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
FM 528
5
Turn slight right
156 ft
·
5 sec
Use the right lane.
6
Turn slight right onto Gulf Freeway Frontage Road
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Gulf Freeway Frontage Road
Use the right lane.
7
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
Toward I 45 South
8
Merge onto I 45
19 mi
·
22 min
·
North Gulf Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
Exit 4
Toward Village of Tiki Island
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight right at fork
171 ft
·
4 sec
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Turn left onto Tiki Drive
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Tiki Drive
12
Turn right onto Tahiti
175 ft
·
7 sec
·
Tahiti
13
Arrive at destination
Tahiti
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 95 decision points cluster between mile 1.6 and 26.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
1.6 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
FM 528 / East Parkwood Avenue
Turn left onto FM 528 / East Parkwood Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
3
5.2 mi into trip
|
~8m in
Turn slight right
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
6.9 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
I 45 / North Gulf Freeway
Merge onto I 45 / North Gulf Freeway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
26.1 mi into trip
|
~34m in
Take the exit toward Village of Tiki Island
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 4
Toward Village of Tiki Island
7
26.2 mi into trip
|
~34m in
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.09 one way
$8.19 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $4.48 | $8.96 |
| premium | $4.54 | $4.84 | $9.68 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.98 | $11.97 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.1 | 0 | $2.85 | $1.30 |
| Efficient EV | 6.8 | 0 | $2.37 | $1.08 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.8 | 0 | $3.79 | $1.73 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 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
Village of Tiki Island, TX
Late night in Village of Tiki Island on Sunday
Local time
5:59 AM
CDT
Current temp
81°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 warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
36m 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 drive is heavily highway-focused, with 83% of the journey taking place on major roadways like the North Gulf Freeway. You'll experience a longest continuous stretch of 19.2 miles on the North Gulf Freeway, offering a good opportunity to maintain a steady pace. The route incorporates FM 528 and East Parkwood Avenue, suggesting a transition from a more direct freeway experience to local road navigation as you approach your destination. Overall, expect a driving experience that prioritizes speed and efficiency over winding scenic byways.
83% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 19.2 mi on North Gulf Freeway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on North Gulf Freeway and FM 528. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.6 miles in near FM 528 / East Parkwood Avenue.
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 9 decision points packed into just 27.1 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 36m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.6 miles (FM 528 / East Parkwood Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 5.2 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 6.9 miles (I 45 / North Gulf Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Starting in Friendswood, TX
Full guide →Founded 1960
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 36m. Total distance: 27.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
36m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (83%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 19.2 miles on North 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 Village of Tiki Island, 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 1.6 miles (FM 528 / East Parkwood Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 5.2 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 6.9 miles (I 45 / North Gulf Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Village of Tiki Island, 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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