Origin
Houston, TX
Late night in Houston on Sunday
Local time
2:46 AM
CDT
Current temp
79°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Houston, TX to Rosharon, TX
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
43m
Distance
32.7 mi
53 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 40m
★
6 AM
0h 43m
8 AM
0h 50m
10 AM
0h 46m
12 PM
0h 45m
3 PM
0h 46m
5 PM
0h 50m
8 PM
0h 41m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Houston, TX
Trace Hudson
Rosharon, TX
Артем Дворецкий
Trip Overview
This straightforward 32.7-mile drive from Houston to Rosharon, Texas, is easily manageable in about 43 minutes, making it an ideal day trip. With a fuel cost estimate of just $5, it's an economical option for a quick journey. The route is predominantly highway-focused, utilizing major roads like TX 288 Toll and Nolan Ryan Expressway. You'll remain within the Great Plains region throughout this short Texas excursion. This trip is perfect for those seeking a simple, direct drive without the need for an overnight stay, offering a smooth transition between two points in the Houston metropolitan area.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| TX 288 Toll | 14.4 mi | 16m |
| Nolan Ryan Expressway | 11.1 mi | 12m |
| FM 1462 | 2 mi | 3m |
| Gulf Freeway | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| South Freeway | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Memorial Drive Frontage Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| 1st Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Prairie Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
TX 288 Toll
— 14.4 mi, about 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Houston, TX and Rosharon, TX.
1
Start on Louisiana Street
148 ft
·
11 sec
·
Louisiana Street
2
Turn left onto Congress Street
298 ft
·
14 sec
·
Congress Street
Use the left / straight lanes.
3
Turn left onto Smith Street
0.1 mi
·
25 sec
·
Smith Street
Use the left lane.
4
Turn right onto Prairie Street
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
·
Prairie Street
5
Turn slight left onto Bagby Street
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
Bagby Street
6
Turn right onto Capitol Street
465 ft
·
12 sec
·
Capitol Street
7
Continue on Memorial Drive Frontage Road
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
Memorial Drive Frontage Road
8
Keep slight left at fork onto Memorial Drive Frontage Road
516 ft
·
22 sec
·
Memorial Drive Frontage Road
Use the left lane.
9
Turn left onto Houston Avenue
154 ft
·
5 sec
·
Houston Avenue
Use the left lane.
10
Take the ramp
258 ft
·
6 sec
Toward I 45 South: Houston Municipal Court and Juror, Gulf Freeway
Use the straight / left lanes.
11
Continue on this road
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
this road
Toward I 45 South: Galveston
12
Continue on Pierce Elevated
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
Pierce Elevated
13
Turn straight
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
Toward I 45 South: Galveston
14
Merge onto I 45
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Gulf Freeway
15
Take the exit
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Exit 46B
Toward US 59 South, TX 288 South, I 69 South: Lake Jackson, Freeport, Victoria
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward TX 288 South: Lake Jackson, Freeport
17
Continue on TX 288
0.6 mi
·
46 sec
·
South Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Keep slight left at fork onto TX 288 Toll
14 mi
·
16 min
·
TX 288 Toll
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
19
Merge onto TX 288
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
South Freeway
20
Continue on TX 288
11 mi
·
12 min
·
Nolan Ryan Expressway
21
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward FM 1462
22
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
23
Continue on FM 1462
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
FM 1462
24
Turn left onto CR 269C
0.1 mi
·
30 sec
·
1st Street
25
Arrive at destination
CR 269C
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 175 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 2.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Congress Street
Turn left onto Congress Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
7
0.7 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
Memorial Drive Frontage Road
Keep slight left at fork onto Memorial Drive Frontage Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
0.8 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
Houston Avenue
Turn left onto Houston Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
0.8 mi into trip
|
~2m in
Take the ramp toward I 45 South: Houston Municipal Court and Juror, Gulf Freeway
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / left lanes.
Toward I 45 South: Houston Municipal Court and...
8
2.3 mi into trip
|
~4m in
Take the exit toward US 59 South, TX 288 South, I 69 South: Lake Jackson, Freeport, Victoria
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 46B
Toward US 59 South, TX 288 South, I 69 South: L...
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.94 one way
$9.88 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $5.41 | $10.82 |
| premium | $4.54 | $5.84 | $11.68 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.22 | $14.44 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.8 | 0 | $3.43 | $1.57 |
| Efficient EV | 8.2 | 0 | $2.86 | $1.31 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.1 | 0 | $4.58 | $2.09 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% 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
Rosharon, TX
Late night in Rosharon on Sunday
Local time
2:46 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
43m 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?
Expect a highway-focused experience for 90% of this drive, characterized by the high-speed efficiency of TX 288 Toll and Nolan Ryan Expressway. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 14.4 miles on TX 288 Toll, allowing for a consistent pace. While the majority is highway, you'll briefly transition onto FM 1462, offering a slight change in scenery and speed before reaching your destination. The drive is designed for directness, minimizing local road detours and maximizing your time on faster thoroughfares.
90% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
25 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 14.4 mi on TX 288 Toll.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on TX 288 Toll and Nolan Ryan Expressway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Congress Street.
Driving Effort
10/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 17 decision points packed into just 32.7 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 43m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Congress Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.7 miles (Memorial Drive Frontage Road): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 0.8 miles (Houston Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Houston, TX and Rosharon, TX, road signs point toward Freeport, Victoria and Fm 1462.
Freeport
2.3 mi in
|
~4m
Victoria
2.3 mi in
|
~4m
Fm 1462
30 mi in
|
~37m
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
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 43m. Total distance: 32.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
43m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (90%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 14.4 miles on TX 288 Toll. 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 Rosharon, 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: near the start (Congress Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.7 miles (Memorial Drive Frontage Road): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 0.8 miles (Houston Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Rosharon, 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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