Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jun 3, 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
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
ZaetaFlow Sec
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.
| 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 |
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 2 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
5 PM
~3,016 veh/hr typical · worst 3,885
Quietest
2 AM
~129 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
23.4×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
Averaged across 50 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Step-by-step road directions between Friendswood, TX and Village of Tiki Island, TX.
Start on FM 518
Turn slight left onto East Winding Way Drive
Turn left onto FM 528
Continue on FM 528
Turn slight right
Turn slight right onto Gulf Freeway Frontage Road
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 45
Take the exit
Keep slight right at fork
Turn left onto Tiki Drive
Turn right onto Tahiti
Arrive at destination
5 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.
Turn left onto FM 528 / East Parkwood Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Turn slight right
Lane positioning matters here
Merge onto I 45 / North Gulf Freeway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward Village of Tiki Island
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Regular Gas
$4.11 one way
$8.23 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $4.53 | $9.07 |
| premium | $4.58 | $4.89 | $9.77 |
| diesel | $5.35 | $5.71 | $11.42 |
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, 2026-06-01.
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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Afternoon in Friendswood on Wednesday
Local time
2:51 PM
CDT
Current temp
76°F
Partly Cloudy
Destination
Afternoon in Village of Tiki Island on Wednesday
Local time
2:51 PM
CDT
Current temp
80°F
Partly Cloudy
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
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.
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.
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.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
18 ft
Total Descent
41 ft
Highest Point
29 ft
Elevation Range
23 ft
Founded 1960
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
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.
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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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