Origin
Missouri City, TX
Late night in Missouri City on Sunday
Local time
5:20 AM
CDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Missouri City, TX to Houston, TX
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
26m
Distance
15.4 mi
25 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 24m
★
6 AM
0h 26m
8 AM
0h 31m
10 AM
0h 28m
12 PM
0h 28m
3 PM
0h 28m
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.
Missouri City, TX
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Houston, TX
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Trip Overview
Traveling from Missouri City to Houston is a straightforward 17.5-mile journey that typically takes about 27 minutes. Since both locations are situated within the Great Plains region of Texas, you will not experience any drastic shifts in landscape or climate. This trip is perfectly suited for a single-day outing, as there is no need for an overnight stay. With a fuel budget of just $3, it is an incredibly affordable commute between these two points. Because this route involves no highway driving, you should approach it as a quick, local excursion rather than a long-haul road trip.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Main Street | 12.5 mi | 19m |
| Louisiana Street | 1.7 mi | 4m |
| Travis Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Spur 527 Frontage Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Elgin Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Richmond Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Bute Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Main Street
— 12.5 mi, about 19m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Missouri City, TX and Houston, TX.
1
Start on this road
33 ft
·
2 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right
0.4 mi
·
39 sec
3
Merge onto US 90 Alt
12 mi
·
17 min
·
Main Street
Use the straight lane.
4
Enter roundabout onto Main Street
280 ft
·
4 sec
·
Main Street
5
Continue on Main Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
Use the right lane.
6
Continue on Main Street
198 ft
·
5 sec
·
Main Street
7
Turn left onto Richmond Avenue
524 ft
·
18 sec
·
Richmond Avenue
Use the left lane.
8
Turn right onto Bute Street
221 ft
·
9 sec
·
Bute Street
9
Continue on Spur 527 Frontage Road
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
Spur 527 Frontage Road
10
Continue on Travis Street
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
·
Travis Street
11
Turn left onto Elgin Street
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
Elgin Street
12
Turn right onto Louisiana Street
1.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Louisiana Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
13
Arrive at destination
Louisiana Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 0.4 and 13.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.4 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 90 Alt / Main Street
Merge onto US 90 Alt / Main Street
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
4
12 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
Main Street
Enter roundabout onto Main Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
12.8 mi into trip
|
~20m in
|
Richmond Avenue
Turn left onto Richmond Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
4
12.9 mi into trip
|
~20m in
|
Bute Street
Turn right onto Bute Street
Navigation decision point
6
13.7 mi into trip
|
~22m in
|
Louisiana Street
Turn right onto Louisiana Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.33 one way
$4.65 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $2.55 | $5.09 |
| premium | $4.54 | $2.75 | $5.50 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.40 | $6.80 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.6 | 0 | $1.62 | $0.74 |
| Efficient EV | 3.9 | 0 | $1.35 | $0.62 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.2 | 0 | $2.16 | $0.99 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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 Sunday
Local time
5:20 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 2:50AM 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
2 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
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 that keeps your attention on the road rather than the scenery. You will navigate primarily via Main Street, Richmond Avenue, and Bute Street, with zero percent of the travel occurring on highways. Because there is no highway share, the longest stretch you will encounter is 0 miles on Main Street. This route lacks the speed and monotony of an interstate, instead requiring you to stay alert through frequent turns and local intersections. It is a practical, urban-style drive that prioritizes direct local connectivity over high-speed travel.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 12.5 mi on Main Street.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.4 miles in near US 90 Alt / Main Street.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 15.4 miles you will encounter 8 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (US 90 Alt / Main Street): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 12 miles (Main Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 12.8 miles (Richmond Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
86 ft
35 ft
Total Climb
88 ft
Total Descent
127 ft
Highest Point
86 ft
~1.9 mi in
Elevation Range
51 ft
About the Cities
Starting in Missouri City, TX
Full guide →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: 15.4 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 (0%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 12.5 miles on Main Street. 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 0.4 miles (US 90 Alt / Main Street): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 12 miles (Main Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 12.8 miles (Richmond Avenue): 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, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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