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Trip from Lake Jackson, TX to Chocolate Bayou, TX

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Oct 17, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

44m

Distance

29.4 mi

47 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$5

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 11 min
4 AM
0h 41m ★
6 AM
0h 44m
8 AM
0h 52m
10 AM
0h 47m
12 PM
0h 46m
3 PM
0h 47m
5 PM
0h 51m
8 PM
0h 42m

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

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Downtown Lake Jackson, TX, TX

Lake Jackson, TX

Thilina Alagiyawanna

Downtown Chocolate Bayou, TX, TX

Chocolate Bayou, TX

Alfo Medeiros

Trip Overview

This 29.4-mile journey from Lake Jackson, TX to Chocolate Bayou, TX is a short, manageable drive, easily completed in about 44 minutes. It's perfect for a single day trip, so no need to worry about overnight stays. The route will cost an estimated $4 in fuel, reflecting its modest distance. You'll primarily be on West Mulberry Street, Nolan Ryan Expressway, and FM 2917. This trip is entirely within the Great Plains region, offering a consistent feel throughout. It's a straightforward excursion for those looking for a quick local drive within Texas.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
West Mulberry Street 16.7 mi 25m
Nolan Ryan Expressway 8.3 mi 10m
FM 2917 2.5 mi 4m
State Highway 332 East 0.4 mi <1m
Center Way 0.4 mi 1m
South Yaupon Street 0.2 mi <1m
Mustang-Chocholate Bayou Road 0.1 mi <1m
State Highway 228 <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: West Mulberry Street — 16.7 mi, about 25m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lake Jackson, TX and Chocolate Bayou, TX.

1

Start on Magnolia Street

53 ft · 6 sec · Magnolia Street
2

Turn left onto Center Way

0.4 mi · 1 min · Center Way
3

Turn left onto South Yaupon Street

0.2 mi · 38 sec · South Yaupon Street
4

At end of road, turn right onto State Highway 332 East

0.4 mi · 46 sec · State Highway 332 East
Use the right lane.
5

Continue on State Highway 228

489 ft · 7 sec · State Highway 228
6

Take the ramp

496 ft · 12 sec
7

Merge onto TX 288; TX 332

8.3 mi · 10 min · Nolan Ryan Expressway
8

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 51 sec
Toward TX 35
9

Turn slight right

381 ft · 10 sec
Toward TX 35
10

Turn slight right onto TX 35

17 mi · 25 min · West Mulberry Street
11

Turn right onto FM 2917

2.5 mi · 4 min · FM 2917
12

Turn right onto CR 171

0.1 mi · 20 sec · Mustang-Chocholate Bayou Road
13

Arrive at destination

CR 171

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 8

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 26.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

3
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | Center Way

Turn left onto Center Way

Navigation decision point

3
0.4 mi into trip | ~1m in | South Yaupon Street

Turn left onto South Yaupon Street

Navigation decision point

7
0.7 mi into trip | ~1m in | State Highway 332 East

At end of road, turn right onto State Highway 332 East

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.
4
9.6 mi into trip | ~13m in

Take the exit toward TX 35

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Toward TX 35
4
26.8 mi into trip | ~39m in | FM 2917

Turn right onto FM 2917

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$4.50 one way

$9.00 round trip

$3.89/gal 25.4 MPG avg 10 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.29 $4.97 $9.94
premium $4.64 $5.37 $10.74
diesel $6.18 $7.15 $14.30

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$5

Estimated CO2 emission: 10.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-10-12.

Driving Electric?

About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 8.8 0 $3.09 $1.41
Efficient EV 7.4 0 $2.57 $1.18
EV Truck/SUV 11.8 0 $4.12 $1.88

Gas CO2

10 kg

EV CO2

3 kg (70% 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 Oct 17, 2026

Origin

Lake Jackson, TX

Afternoon in Lake Jackson on Saturday

Local time

3:28 PM

CDT

Current temp

56°F

Partly Cloudy

N 15 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued October 17 at 2:37AM CDT until October 20 at 4:00AM CDT by NWS Norman OK

Flood Watch

Flood Watch issued October 17 at 2:35AM CDT until October 18 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Norman OK

Destination

Chocolate Bayou, TX

Afternoon in Chocolate Bayou on Saturday

Local time

3:28 PM

CDT

Current temp

55°F

Partly Cloudy

N 15 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued October 17 at 2:37AM CDT until October 20 at 4:00AM CDT by NWS Norman OK

Flood Watch

Flood Watch issued October 17 at 2:35AM CDT until October 18 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Norman OK

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

44m 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 mixed drive on this route, with 39% of it being highway driving. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 16.7 miles on West Mulberry Street. This suggests a progression from more direct, potentially faster roads to a blend that might include local roads or highways with varying speed limits. The overall character is likely one of steady progress with some sections offering a bit more speed before transitioning to more community-focused roads as you approach Chocolate Bayou.

39% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 16.7 mi on West Mulberry Street.

How Hard Is This Drive?

4/10

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Center Way.

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 44m 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: near the start (Center Way): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (South Yaupon Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles (State Highway 332 East): Lane positioning matters here.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

32 ft 10 ft

Total Climb

39 ft

Total Descent

26 ft

Highest Point

32 ft

~2.1 mi in

Elevation Range

23 ft

About the Cities

Starting in Lake Jackson, TX

Full guide →

Founded 1944

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 44m. Total distance: 29.4 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

44m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

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

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (39%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Mixed highway & surface route profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 16.7 miles on West Mulberry Street. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Yes — we found about 3 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.

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 (Center Way): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (South Yaupon Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles (State Highway 332 East): Lane positioning matters here.

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