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Trip from Houston, TX to La Porte, 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

35m

Distance

24.7 mi

40 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$4

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 9 min
4 AM
0h 32m ★
6 AM
0h 35m
8 AM
0h 41m
10 AM
0h 37m
12 PM
0h 36m
3 PM
0h 37m
5 PM
0h 41m
8 PM
0h 33m

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, U.S.

La Porte, TX

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Trip Overview

If you are looking to get from Houston to La Porte, you are in for a quick, 27.3-mile journey that typically takes about 33 minutes. This local drive stays entirely within the Great Plains region of Texas, making it a straightforward trip that is easily manageable in a single day. Since the route consists of zero highway miles, you can expect a very modest fuel budget of approximately $4 for the one-way transit. There are no planned stops on this direct path, so you will not need to worry about overnight logistics or complex travel planning. It serves as a practical, no-nonsense connection between these two points, perfect for those who prefer to avoid the intensity of major interstate travel.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
TX 225 8 mi 9m
La Porte Freeway 6.9 mi 8m
Navigation Boulevard 5.1 mi 8m
Broadway Street 1 mi 1m
Franklin Street 0.9 mi 2m
TX 146 0.9 mi 1m
West Main Street 0.6 mi 1m
State Highway 146 North 0.2 mi <1m
Longest stretch: TX 225 — 8 mi, about 9m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Houston, TX and La Porte, TX.

1

Start on Louisiana Street

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

Turn right onto Franklin Street

0.9 mi · 2 min · Franklin Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
3

Turn slight left onto Navigation Boulevard

0.3 mi · 32 sec · Navigation Boulevard
4

Enter roundabout onto Navigation Boulevard

41 ft · 0 sec · Navigation Boulevard
5

Continue on Navigation Boulevard

4.8 mi · 7 min · Navigation Boulevard
6

Turn left onto Harrisburg Boulevard

0.1 mi · 11 sec · Harrisburg Boulevard
7

Continue on Broadway Street

1.0 mi · 1 min · Broadway Street
8

Turn left onto La Porte Freeway

0.1 mi · 11 sec · La Porte Freeway
Use the left lane.
9

Take the ramp onto TX 225

8.0 mi · 9 min · TX 225
Toward TX 225 East Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

Continue on TX 225

6.8 mi · 7 min · La Porte Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Keep slight right at fork

0.6 mi · 1 min
Toward TX 146 South: La Porte Use the slight right lane.
12

Merge onto TX 146

0.9 mi · 1 min · TX 146
13

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 29 sec
Toward TX 146 Business Use the slight right lane.
14

Turn straight onto State Highway 146 North

0.2 mi · 26 sec · State Highway 146 North
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
15

Turn left onto TX 146 Business

0.6 mi · 1 min · West Main Street
Use the left / straight lanes.
16

Turn left onto North Broadway Street

174 ft · 37 sec · North Broadway Street
17

Continue on North Broadway Street

12 ft · 0 sec · North Broadway Street
18

Arrive at destination

North Broadway Street

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 10

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 24 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

6
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | Franklin Street

Turn right onto Franklin Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / left lanes.
5
7.2 mi into trip | ~12m in | La Porte Freeway

Turn left onto La Porte Freeway

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
7
22.2 mi into trip | ~29m in

Keep slight right at fork toward TX 146 South: La Porte

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Toward TX 146 South: La Porte
6
23.6 mi into trip | ~32m in

Take the exit toward TX 146 Business

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Toward TX 146 Business
6
24 mi into trip | ~33m in | TX 146 Business / West Main Street

Turn left onto TX 146 Business / West Main Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left / straight lanes.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$3.73 one way

$7.46 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 9 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.20 $4.09 $8.17
premium $4.54 $4.41 $8.82
diesel $5.61 $5.45 $10.91

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$4

Estimated CO2 emission: 8.6 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 7.4 0 $2.59 $1.19
Efficient EV 6.2 0 $2.16 $0.99
EV Truck/SUV 9.9 0 $3.46 $1.58

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.

Forecast as of Apr 18, 2026

Origin

Houston, TX

Late night in Houston on Tuesday

Local time

4:20 AM

CDT

Current temp

71°F

Mostly Cloudy

S 5 to 10 mph 8% chance Live forecast

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 18 at 2:50AM CDT by NWS San Angelo TX

Wind Advisory

Wind Advisory issued April 18 at 2:47AM CDT until April 18 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS San Angelo TX

Destination

La Porte, TX

Late night in La Porte on Tuesday

Local time

4:20 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

10 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

35m 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 as you navigate your way out of Houston and toward La Porte. You will spend your time winding through city streets like Franklin Street, Navigation Boulevard, and Harrisburg Boulevard rather than cruising on high-speed expressways. Because this route has a highway share of 0%, your focus will be on urban maneuvering rather than maintaining a steady highway pace. There is no single long, uninterrupted stretch to speak of, as the road character remains consistent with local traffic patterns throughout the entire 33-minute duration. You should be prepared for frequent turns that keep the drive engaging and require your full attention behind the wheel.

65% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 8 mi on TX 225.

How Hard Is This Drive?

7/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on TX 225 and La Porte Freeway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Franklin Street.

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 10 decision points packed into just 24.7 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 35m.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Franklin Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 7.2 miles (La Porte Freeway): Lane positioning matters here; at 22.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

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 La Porte, 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 35m. Total distance: 24.7 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

35m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

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

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (65%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 8 miles on TX 225. 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 La Porte, 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 0.1 miles (Franklin Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 7.2 miles (La Porte Freeway): Lane positioning matters here; at 22.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at La Porte, 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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