Trip from Houston, TX to Stafford, TX

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

28m

Distance

16.7 mi

27 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 7 min

4 AM

0h 26m ★

6 AM

0h 28m

8 AM

0h 33m

10 AM

0h 30m

12 PM

0h 30m

3 PM

0h 30m

5 PM

0h 33m

8 PM

0h 27m

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

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Trip Overview

If you are looking for a quick transition from Houston to Stafford, this 16.7-mile journey is a straightforward local trip. You can comfortably complete the drive in about 28 minutes, making it an ideal day trip that requires no overnight stops. Budgeting around $2 for fuel should be plenty to cover the distance between these two Great Plains locations. Since the route utilizes local city streets rather than major interstates, you will stay within the same regional landscape for the entire duration. It is a practical, no-fuss connection that is perfect for those who prefer to avoid high-speed highway traffic.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Main Street	15.2 mi	24m
Milam Street	1.3 mi	3m
Webster Street	0.1 mi	<1m
Louisiana Street	<0.1 mi	<1m
Franklin Street	<0.1 mi	<1m

Longest stretch: Main Street — 15.2 mi, about 24m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on Louisiana Street

474 ft · 19 sec · Louisiana Street

Use the straight / left lanes.

Turn right onto Franklin Street

341 ft · 13 sec · Franklin Street

Turn right onto Milam Street

1.3 mi · 3 min · Milam Street

Turn left onto Webster Street

0.1 mi · 18 sec · Webster Street

Turn right onto Main Street

2.0 mi · 3 min · Main Street

Enter roundabout onto Main Street

292 ft · 5 sec · Main Street

Continue on Main Street

13 mi · 20 min · Main Street

Use the straight lane.

Turn left

55 ft · 6 sec

Turn right

53 ft · 3 sec

Arrive at destination

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 8

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 16.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

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

Turn right onto Franklin Street

Navigation decision point

1.4 mi into trip | ~3m in | Webster Street

Turn left onto Webster Street

Navigation decision point

1.5 mi into trip | ~4m in | Main Street

Turn right onto Main Street

Navigation decision point

3.5 mi into trip | ~7m in | Main Street

Enter roundabout onto Main Street

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

16.7 mi into trip | ~28m in

Turn right

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$2.52 one way

$5.05 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 6 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.20	$2.76	$5.52
premium	$4.54	$2.98	$5.96
diesel	$5.61	$3.69	$7.37

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

Estimated CO2 emission: 5.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	5	$1.75	$0.80
Efficient EV	4.2	$1.46	$0.67
EV Truck/SUV	6.7	$2.34	$1.07

Gas CO2

6 kg

EV CO2

2 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 12, 2026

Origin

Houston, TX

Late night in Houston on Sunday

Local time

2:45 AM

CDT

Current temp

71°F

Mostly Cloudy

SE 10 mph 8% chance Live forecast

Flash Flood Warning

Flash Flood Warning issued April 12 at 4:31AM CDT until April 12 at 6:45AM CDT by NWS Austin/San Antonio TX

Rip Current Statement

Rip Current Statement issued April 12 at 2:53AM CDT until April 12 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Houston/Galveston TX

Destination

Stafford, TX

Late night in Stafford on Sunday

Local time

2:45 AM

CDT

Current temp

70°F

Mostly Cloudy

SE 10 mph 10% chance Live forecast

Flash Flood Warning

Flash Flood Warning issued April 12 at 4:31AM CDT until April 12 at 6:45AM CDT by NWS Austin/San Antonio TX

Rip Current Statement

Rip Current Statement issued April 12 at 2:53AM CDT until April 12 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Houston/Galveston TX

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

1 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

28m 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 rather than a monotonous highway grind, as this route features zero highway miles. You will navigate through city infrastructure using Franklin Street, Milam Street, and Webster Street to reach your destination. Because the longest stretch is essentially zero miles on any single road, you should be prepared for frequent turns and a stop-and-go pace. This is a purely urban driving experience that requires your full attention at intersections. The route maintains a consistent character from start to finish, keeping you engaged with the local street grid throughout the 28-minute duration.

Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.

10 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.

Longest single stretch: 15.2 mi on Main Street.

How Hard Is This Drive?

4/10

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Franklin Street.

Driving Effort 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 28m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Franklin Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.4 miles (Webster Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.5 miles (Main Street): Navigation decision point.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

83 ft 35 ft

Total Climb

71 ft

Total Descent

25 ft

Highest Point

83 ft

~9.1 mi in

Elevation Range

48 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

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 28m. Total distance: 16.7 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

28m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

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

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 15.2 miles on Main Street. 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.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Stafford, 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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Trip from Houston, TX to Stafford, TX

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Heads-up: tricky spots

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Houston, TX

Stafford, TX

Same local time

1 degrees cooler at arrival

28m on the road

What kind of drive is this?

How Hard Is This Drive?

Elevation Profile

About the Cities

Starting in Houston, TX

Who Is This Route For?

Frequently Asked Questions

Which road carries most of the drive?

Is this a good trip with kids?

Where does this route get tricky?

Can I do this as a round trip in one go?

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