Origin
Meadows Place, TX
Morning in Meadows Place on Tuesday
Local time
10:19 AM
CDT
Current temp
89°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Meadows Place, 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
25m
Distance
17.5 mi
28 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 24m
★
6 AM
0h 26m
8 AM
0h 30m
10 AM
0h 27m
12 PM
0h 27m
3 PM
0h 28m
5 PM
0h 30m
8 PM
0h 25m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Meadows Place, TX
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Houston, TX
Trace Hudson
Trip Overview
If you are looking to travel from Meadows Place to Houston, you are in for a quick 17.6-mile commute. Clocking in at approximately 29 minutes, this trip is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion. You will remain within the Great Plains region for the duration of your journey, keeping the experience consistent from start to finish. With a fuel cost estimate of just $3, it is an incredibly budget-friendly way to move between these two Texas locales. Since there are no required stops along the way, you can easily plan this as a straightforward point-to-point drive without needing to book an overnight stay.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Southwest Freeway | 13.3 mi | 16m |
| Louisiana Street | 1.9 mi | 4m |
| West Airport Boulevard | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Dorrance Lane | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| South Kirkwood Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Southwest Freeway Frontage Road | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Southwest Freeway
— 13.3 mi, about 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Meadows Place, TX and Houston, TX.
1
Start on Dorrance Lane
0.3 mi
·
49 sec
·
Dorrance Lane
2
Enter roundabout onto South Kirkwood Road
25 ft
·
0 sec
·
South Kirkwood Road
3
Continue on South Kirkwood Road
208 ft
·
4 sec
·
South Kirkwood Road
4
Enter roundabout onto South Kirkwood Road
97 ft
·
2 sec
·
South Kirkwood Road
5
Continue on South Kirkwood Road
210 ft
·
4 sec
·
South Kirkwood Road
6
Enter roundabout onto South Kirkwood Road
96 ft
·
2 sec
·
South Kirkwood Road
7
Continue on South Kirkwood Road
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
South Kirkwood Road
8
Turn left onto West Airport Boulevard
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
West Airport Boulevard
Use the left lane.
9
Turn left onto Southwest Freeway Frontage Road
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
Southwest Freeway Frontage Road
Use the left lane.
10
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
Toward I 69 North, US 59 North
Use the slight left lane.
11
Merge onto I 69; US 59
13 mi
·
16 min
·
Southwest Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Keep slight left at fork
0.9 mi
·
1 min
Toward Richmond Avenue, Downtown via Louisiana Street
Use the slight left lane.
13
Take the exit
155 ft
·
3 sec
Toward Downtown, Louisiana Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Continue on Louisiana Street
1.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Louisiana Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
15
Arrive at destination
Louisiana Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 115 decision points cluster between mile 0.4 and 15.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0.4 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
South Kirkwood Road
Enter roundabout onto South Kirkwood Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
6
0.4 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
South Kirkwood Road
Enter roundabout onto South Kirkwood Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
7
1.2 mi into trip
|
~2m in
Take the ramp toward I 69 North, US 59 North
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left lane.
Toward I 69 North, US 59 North
8
14.7 mi into trip
|
~19m in
Keep slight left at fork toward Richmond Avenue, Downtown via Louisiana Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left lane.
Toward Richmond Avenue, Downtown via Louisiana...
7
15.6 mi into trip
|
~21m in
Take the exit toward Downtown, Louisiana Street
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.
Toward Downtown, Louisiana Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.64 one way
$5.29 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $2.89 | $5.79 |
| premium | $4.54 | $3.12 | $6.25 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.86 | $7.73 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.1 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 | 5.3 | 0 | $1.84 | $0.84 |
| Efficient EV | 4.4 | 0 | $1.53 | $0.70 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7 | 0 | $2.45 | $1.12 |
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
Morning in Houston on Tuesday
Local time
10:19 AM
CDT
Current temp
82°F
Partly Sunny
SE 10 to 15 mph
1% chance
Live forecast
Wind Advisory
Wind Advisory issued April 14 at 1:54PM CDT until April 14 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Amarillo TX
Red Flag Warning
Red Flag Warning issued April 14 at 1:45PM CDT until April 14 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Amarillo 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
7 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
25m 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 high-speed interstate cruise as you make your way toward the city. Because the highway share is 0%, you should prepare for a navigation-intensive experience that requires your full attention on local roads. There is no long, uninterrupted stretch to settle into, meaning your pace will likely fluctuate as you navigate through the area. This route favors constant movement over long-distance highway driving, giving you a very different feel than a typical cross-country transit. Keep your hands on the wheel and be ready for frequent turns throughout the 29-minute trip.
76% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 13.3 mi on Southwest Freeway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Southwest Freeway and Louisiana Street. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.4 miles in near South Kirkwood 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 11 decision points packed into just 17.5 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 25m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (South Kirkwood Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 0.4 miles (South Kirkwood Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 1.2 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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.
On the drive from Meadows Place, TX to Houston, TX, road signs begin pointing toward Downtown along the way.
Downtown
15.6 mi in
|
~21m
About the Cities
Starting in Meadows Place, TX
Full guide →Founded 1967
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 25m. Total distance: 17.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
25m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (76%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 13.3 miles on Southwest 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 0.4 miles (South Kirkwood Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 0.4 miles (South Kirkwood Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 1.2 miles: 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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