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Trip from Houston, TX to Jacinto City, TX

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

13m

Distance

8.8 mi

14 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$1

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

4 AM
0h 12m ★
6 AM
0h 13m
8 AM
0h 15m
10 AM
0h 14m
12 PM
0h 14m
3 PM
0h 14m
5 PM
0h 15m
8 PM
0h 12m ★

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Houston, TX

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city in Harris County, Texas, United States

Jacinto City, TX

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Trip Overview

If you are looking to travel from Houston to Jacinto City, you are in for a quick, straightforward local trip covering just 8.8 miles. Lasting approximately 13 minutes, this journey is perfectly suited for a single-day outing, requiring no overnight stays or complex logistics. You can expect to spend about $1 on fuel, making it an incredibly budget-friendly excursion within the Great Plains region. Because both cities are located in Texas, you will remain within the same state and regional landscape throughout the entire drive. This route is ideal for those needing a practical, efficient connection between these two points without any added travel stress.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
East Freeway 6.5 mi 8m
East Freeway Frontage Road 0.6 mi 1m
San Jacinto Street 0.4 mi <1m
Holland Avenue 0.4 mi <1m
Franklin Street 0.3 mi 1m
Louisiana Street <0.1 mi <1m
Rothwell Street <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: East Freeway — 6.5 mi, about 8m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Houston, TX and Jacinto City, TX.

1

Start on Louisiana Street

474 ft · 19 sec · Louisiana Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
2

Turn right onto Franklin Street

0.3 mi · 1 min · Franklin Street
3

Turn left onto San Jacinto Street

0.4 mi · 49 sec · San Jacinto Street
4

Turn straight onto Rothwell Street

348 ft · 7 sec · Rothwell Street
5

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 19 sec
Toward US 59 East, I 10 East
6

Merge onto I 10; US 90

5.2 mi · 6 min · East Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7

Keep slight left at fork onto I 10

1.3 mi · 1 min · East Freeway
Use the straight / right lanes.
8

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 33 sec
Exit 776B Toward John Ralston Road, Holland Avenue Use the slight right lane.
9

Turn straight onto East Freeway Frontage Road

0.6 mi · 1 min · East Freeway Frontage Road
10

Turn right onto Holland Avenue

0.4 mi · 43 sec · Holland Avenue
11

Arrive at destination

Holland Avenue

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 7

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 7.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

4
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | Franklin Street

Turn right onto Franklin Street

Navigation decision point

5
0.9 mi into trip | ~2m in

Take the ramp toward US 59 East, I 10 East

Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward US 59 East, I 10 East
5
1.1 mi into trip | ~2m in | I 10; US 90 / East Freeway

Merge onto I 10; US 90 / East Freeway

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
6.3 mi into trip | ~9m in | I 10 / East Freeway

Keep slight left at fork onto I 10 / East Freeway

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.
8
7.6 mi into trip | ~10m in

Take the exit toward John Ralston Road, Holland Avenue

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Exit 776B Toward John Ralston Road, Holland Avenue

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$1.33 one way

$2.66 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 3 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.20 $1.46 $2.91
premium $4.54 $1.57 $3.14
diesel $5.61 $1.94 $3.89

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$1

Estimated CO2 emission: 3.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 2.6 0 $0.92 $0.42
Efficient EV 2.2 0 $0.77 $0.35
EV Truck/SUV 3.5 0 $1.23 $0.56

Gas CO2

3 kg

EV CO2

1 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.

Forecast as of Apr 17, 2026

Origin

Houston, TX

Morning in Houston on Tuesday

Local time

7:04 AM

CDT

Current temp

86°F

Partly Sunny

SE 10 to 15 mph 5% chance Live forecast

High Wind Warning

High Wind Warning issued April 17 at 12:25PM CDT until April 17 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Midland/Odessa TX

High Wind Warning

High Wind Warning issued April 17 at 12:25PM CDT until April 18 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS Midland/Odessa TX

Destination

Jacinto City, TX

Morning in Jacinto City on Tuesday

Local time

7:04 AM

CDT

Current temp

72°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

14 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

13m on the road

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.

What kind of drive is this?

Expect a turn-heavy local drive that keeps you focused on navigation rather than high-speed cruising. Since the route consists entirely of local roads, you will not encounter any highway stretches during your 8.8-mile journey. Navigating these urban streets requires steady attention, as you will be maneuvering through local turns rather than settling into a long, uninterrupted highway commute. You will not find any extended straightaways here, so be prepared for a drive that demands consistent engagement with your surroundings. It is a functional, short-distance experience that prioritizes maneuvering through the local grid over highway travel.

81% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 6.5 mi on East Freeway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

5/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on East Freeway and East Freeway Frontage Road. You will hit about 7 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Franklin Street.

Driving Effort 5/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 8.8 miles you will encounter 7 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Franklin Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.9 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 1.1 miles (I 10; US 90 / East Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

47 ft 24 ft

Total Climb

45 ft

Total Descent

50 ft

Highest Point

47 ft

~7.5 mi in

Elevation Range

23 ft

About the Cities

Starting in Houston, TX

Full guide →

“Space City” · Founded 1836

Houston is a sprawling port city in Southeastern Texas. An oil boom and continuing international immigration has brought explosive growth to the city, and it is now the fifth largest metropolitan area in the United States and the most diverse large city since 2021. While at first glance, the city appears to be a 9-5 central business district surrounded by a sea of suburbs and strip malls, there are many hidden gems to be discovered.

Top landmarks

  • • Museum of Fine Arts, Houston — art museum in Houston, Texas
  • • Astrodome — historic place in Houston, Harris County, Texas
  • • Rothko Chapel — building in Houston, Harris County, Texas

Arriving in Jacinto City, TX

Full guide →

Founded 1947

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 13m. Total distance: 8.8 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

13m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (81%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 6.5 miles on East Freeway. 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 0.1 miles (Franklin Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.9 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 1.1 miles (I 10; US 90 / East 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 Jacinto City, 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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