Origin
Jersey Village, TX
Late night in Jersey Village on Tuesday
Local time
5:44 AM
CDT
Current temp
89°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Jersey Village, TX to Houston, TX
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
26m
Distance
16.7 mi
27 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 24m
★
6 AM
0h 27m
8 AM
0h 31m
10 AM
0h 28m
12 PM
0h 28m
3 PM
0h 29m
5 PM
0h 31m
8 PM
0h 25m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Jersey Village, TX
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Houston, TX
Trace Hudson
Trip Overview
If you are traveling from Jersey Village to Houston, you are looking at a quick 17.3-mile trip that typically takes about 20 minutes. This route stays entirely within the Great Plains region of Texas, making it a simple, straightforward transit rather than a multi-day expedition. Given the short duration, you can easily complete this drive in a single day without needing an overnight stay. With a modest fuel budget of approximately $3, it is an economical way to navigate between these two points. Because there are no scheduled stops, you have the flexibility to head out whenever your schedule allows.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Northwest Freeway | 4.7 mi | 5m |
| Katy Freeway | 4 mi | 5m |
| Northwest Freeway Frontage Road | 2.7 mi | 4m |
| Hempstead Road | 2 mi | 3m |
| Senate Avenue | 0.8 mi | 2m |
| Mangum Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Washington Avenue | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Smith Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Northwest Freeway
— 4.7 mi, about 5m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jersey Village, TX and Houston, TX.
1
Start on Jersey Drive
135 ft
·
11 sec
·
Jersey Drive
2
Turn left onto Senate Avenue
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Senate Avenue
3
Turn left onto Northwest Freeway Frontage Road
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Northwest Freeway Frontage Road
Use the slight left lane.
4
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
Toward US 290 East
Use the slight left lane.
5
Merge onto US 290
4.7 mi
·
5 min
·
Northwest Freeway
6
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
Toward Mangum Road, Dacoma Street
Use the slight right lane.
7
Turn straight onto Northwest Freeway Frontage Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Northwest Freeway Frontage Road
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
8
Turn right onto Mangum Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Mangum Road
9
Continue on Hempstead Road
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Hempstead Road
Use the left lane.
10
Continue on Washington Avenue
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
·
Washington Avenue
11
Continue on Westcott Street
505 ft
·
12 sec
·
Westcott Street
12
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
13
Merge onto I 10; US 90
4.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Katy Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
Exit 769A
Toward Downtown, Theatre District
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Continue on Smith Street
0.1 mi
·
29 sec
·
Smith Street
16
Turn left onto Preston Street
331 ft
·
16 sec
·
Preston Street
17
Turn left onto Louisiana Street
179 ft
·
5 sec
·
Louisiana Street
18
Arrive at destination
Louisiana Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 125 decision points cluster between mile 0.8 and 16.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.8 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
Northwest Freeway Frontage Road
Turn left onto Northwest Freeway Frontage Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
5
2.9 mi into trip
|
~5m in
Take the ramp toward US 290 East
Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward US 290 East
7
8 mi into trip
|
~12m in
Take the exit toward Mangum Road, Dacoma Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward Mangum Road, Dacoma Street
5
12.1 mi into trip
|
~20m in
|
I 10; US 90 / Katy Freeway
Merge onto I 10; US 90 / Katy Freeway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
16.1 mi into trip
|
~25m in
Take the exit toward Downtown, Theatre District
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 769A
Toward Downtown, Theatre District
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
$3
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 | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5 | 0 | $1.75 | $0.80 |
| Efficient EV | 4.2 | 0 | $1.46 | $0.67 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.7 | 0 | $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.
Destination
Houston, TX
Late night in Houston on Tuesday
Local time
5:44 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 5:12AM 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
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
18 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
26m 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 make your way through the local road network. Since the highway share is 0%, you will not be dealing with the typical interstate grind; instead, prepare for a series of turns that require your full attention. The road lacks long, uninterrupted stretches, keeping the pace consistent with urban or suburban driving patterns. You will find that the personality of this route is defined by its local character rather than open-road cruising. Keep your focus on the road ahead, as the lack of highway miles means you will be navigating surface streets for the entire 17.3-mile distance.
68% 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: 4.7 mi on Northwest Freeway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Northwest Freeway and Katy Freeway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.8 miles in near Northwest Freeway Frontage Road.
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 12 decision points packed into just 16.7 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 26m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.8 miles (Northwest Freeway Frontage Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.9 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
104 ft
35 ft
Total Climb
32 ft
Total Descent
98 ft
Highest Point
104 ft
~3.6 mi in
Elevation Range
69 ft
About the Cities
Starting in Jersey Village, TX
Full guide →Founded 1956
Arriving 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 26m. Total distance: 16.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
26m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (68%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 4.7 miles on Northwest Freeway. 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 Houston, 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 0.8 miles (Northwest Freeway Frontage Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.9 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Houston, 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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