Origin
Mission Bend, TX
Late night in Mission Bend on Tuesday
Local time
5:18 AM
CDT
Current temp
89°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Mission Bend, 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
30m
Distance
20.6 mi
33 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 28m
★
6 AM
0h 31m
8 AM
0h 36m
10 AM
0h 32m
12 PM
0h 32m
3 PM
0h 33m
5 PM
0h 36m
8 PM
0h 29m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Mission Bend, TX
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Houston, TX
Trace Hudson
Trip Overview
Mission Bend, TX to Houston, TX is 20.6 miles and takes about 30m via Westpark Tollway, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Great Plains region, specifically within Texas. It's a quick hop between two points, suitable for a same-day excursion. Consider this route if you need to get from Mission Bend into the heart of Houston efficiently.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Westpark Tollway | 6.7 mi | 7m |
| Southwest Freeway | 5.9 mi | 7m |
| Bellaire Boulevard | 2.5 mi | 4m |
| Louisiana Street | 1.9 mi | 4m |
| Eldridge Parkway | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Addicks Clodine Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Marisol Drive | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Alief Clodine Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Westpark Tollway
— 6.7 mi, about 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mission Bend, TX and Houston, TX.
1
Start on Marisol Drive
0.1 mi
·
29 sec
·
Marisol Drive
2
Turn right onto Los Altos Drive
277 ft
·
12 sec
·
Los Altos Drive
3
Turn left onto Addicks Clodine Road
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
Addicks Clodine Road
4
Turn right onto Bellaire Boulevard
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Bellaire Boulevard
5
Turn left onto Eldridge Parkway
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Eldridge Parkway
Use the left lane.
6
Turn right onto Alief Clodine Road
442 ft
·
9 sec
·
Alief Clodine Road
7
Take the ramp
0.6 mi
·
44 sec
Toward WPT Toll East
Use the straight / left lanes.
8
Merge onto WPT
6.7 mi
·
7 min
·
Westpark Tollway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.9 mi
·
1 min
Toward US 59 North: Downtown
Use the slight right lane.
10
Merge onto I 69; US 59
5.9 mi
·
7 min
·
Southwest Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight left at fork
0.9 mi
·
1 min
Toward Richmond Avenue, Downtown via Louisiana Street
Use the slight left lane.
12
Take the exit
155 ft
·
3 sec
Toward Downtown, Louisiana Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Continue on Louisiana Street
1.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Louisiana Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
14
Arrive at destination
Louisiana Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 115 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 18.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Los Altos Drive
Turn right onto Los Altos Drive
Navigation decision point
5
3.7 mi into trip
|
~7m in
Take the ramp toward WPT Toll East
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
Toward WPT Toll East
6
11 mi into trip
|
~15m in
Take the exit toward US 59 North: Downtown
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward US 59 North: Downtown
8
17.8 mi into trip
|
~24m 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
18.7 mi into trip
|
~25m 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
$3.11 one way
$6.23 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $3.41 | $6.81 |
| premium | $4.54 | $3.68 | $7.36 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.55 | $9.10 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.47
Westpark Tollway
(6.7 mi)
$0.47
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Tolls
$0
Total
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.2 | 0 | $2.16 | $0.99 |
| Efficient EV | 5.2 | 0 | $1.80 | $0.82 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.2 | 0 | $2.88 | $1.32 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
5:18 AM
CDT
Current temp
84°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
5 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
30m 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?
About 31% of this 20.6-mile drive is on highways. You'll experience a 6.7-mile stretch on the Westpark Tollway, which is the longest continuous highway segment. After the tollway, you'll transition to surface streets like Bellaire Boulevard, encountering more varied traffic patterns and intersections.
31% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 6.7 mi on Westpark Tollway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Los Altos Drive.
Driving Effort
8/10
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 20.6 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 30m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Los Altos Drive): Navigation decision point; at 3.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 11 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
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.
Between Mission Bend, TX and Houston, TX, road signs point toward Wpt Toll East and Downtown.
Wpt Toll East
3.7 mi in
|
~7m
Downtown
18.7 mi in
|
~25m
About the Cities
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 30m. Total distance: 20.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
30m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (31%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 6.7 miles on Westpark Tollway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.47 in tolls one way, starting with Westpark Tollway. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
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 0.1 miles (Los Altos Drive): Navigation decision point; at 3.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 11 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
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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