Origin
Manvel, TX
Morning in Manvel on Tuesday
Local time
7:23 AM
CDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Manvel, TX to Chocolate Bayou, 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
27m
Distance
16 mi
26 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 25m
★
6 AM
0h 28m
8 AM
0h 32m
10 AM
0h 29m
12 PM
0h 29m
3 PM
0h 29m
5 PM
0h 32m
8 PM
0h 26m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Manvel, TX
Jeff Stapleton
Chocolate Bayou, TX
Alfo Medeiros
Trip Overview
This straightforward 16-mile drive from Manvel, TX to Chocolate Bayou, TX takes approximately 27 minutes, making it an ideal short trip. You'll spend about 79% of your time on highways, with a small fuel cost estimated at $2 for the journey. Since it's a quick trip, it's perfectly suited as a day trip, allowing for plenty of flexibility in your schedule. The route stays within the Great Plains region, offering a consistent landscape throughout. Plan for a relaxing drive with minimal time commitment.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| TX 6 | 7.2 mi | 11m |
| FM 2403 | 4.5 mi | 8m |
| North Gordon Street | 2.2 mi | 4m |
| FM 2917 | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| South Alvin Bypass | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| Masters Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| South State Highway 35 | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Mustang-Chocholate Bayou Road | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
TX 6
— 7.2 mi, about 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Manvel, TX and Chocolate Bayou, TX.
1
Start on CR 67
0.3 mi
·
50 sec
·
Masters Road
2
Turn right onto TX 6
7.2 mi
·
11 min
·
TX 6
3
Turn left onto TX 35 Bus
328 ft
·
14 sec
·
North Gordon Street
4
Turn left
82 ft
·
7 sec
5
Turn right
75 ft
·
8 sec
6
Turn right onto Avenue D
92 ft
·
5 sec
·
Avenue D
7
Turn right onto TX 35 Bus
2.2 mi
·
4 min
·
North Gordon Street
8
Turn straight onto TX 35
0.6 mi
·
56 sec
·
South Alvin Bypass
9
Continue on TX 35
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
South State Highway 35
10
Turn left onto FM 2403
4.5 mi
·
8 min
·
FM 2403
11
Turn left onto FM 2917
0.6 mi
·
1 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 95 decision points cluster between mile 0.3 and 7.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.3 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
TX 6
Turn right onto TX 6
Navigation decision point
4
7.6 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
TX 35 Bus / North Gordon Street
Turn left onto TX 35 Bus / North Gordon Street
Navigation decision point
5
7.6 mi into trip
|
~12m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
4
7.6 mi into trip
|
~12m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
5
7.7 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
Avenue D
Turn right onto Avenue D
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.42 one way
$4.84 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $2.65 | $5.29 |
| premium | $4.54 | $2.86 | $5.71 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.53 | $7.07 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.6 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 | 4.8 | 0 | $1.68 | $0.77 |
| Efficient EV | 4 | 0 | $1.40 | $0.64 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.4 | 0 | $2.24 | $1.02 |
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
Chocolate Bayou, TX
Morning in Chocolate Bayou on Tuesday
Local time
7:23 AM
CDT
Current temp
83°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
12 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
27m 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 drive for most of this 16-mile trip. You'll be on TX 6 for the longest uninterrupted stretch of 7.2 miles, which sets the pace for much of the journey. While primarily highway, the route also incorporates local roads like FM 2403 and North Gordon Street, offering a slight change of scenery. The overall feel is one of efficient travel, with the majority of your drive (79%) dedicated to faster-paced roads.
79% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 7.2 mi on TX 6.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on TX 6 and FM 2403. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in near TX 6.
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 27m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (TX 6): Navigation decision point; at 7.6 miles (TX 35 Bus / North Gordon Street): Navigation decision point; at 7.6 miles: Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 27m. Total distance: 16 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
27m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (79%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 7.2 miles on TX 6. 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.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (TX 6): Navigation decision point; at 7.6 miles (TX 35 Bus / North Gordon Street): Navigation decision point; at 7.6 miles: Navigation decision point.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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