Origin
Pearland, TX
Late night in Pearland on Sunday
Local time
1:03 AM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Pearland, TX to Clute, TX
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h
Distance
45.7 mi
74 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 56m
★
6 AM
1h 1m
8 AM
1h 11m
10 AM
1h 4m
12 PM
1h 3m
3 PM
1h 5m
5 PM
1h 10m
8 PM
0h 58m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Pearland, TX
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Clute, TX
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Trip Overview
If you are planning a quick getaway from Pearland to Clute, you can expect a manageable 44.5-mile journey that typically takes about 56 minutes. This route is perfectly suited for a single-day trip, allowing you to easily travel between these two Great Plains locations without needing an overnight stay. Budgeting about $7 for fuel makes this a highly economical excursion for your weekend plans. Since there are no mandatory stops required along the way, you have the flexibility to make the drive as fast or as leisurely as your schedule permits. It is a straightforward trip that avoids the complexity of long-haul travel, making it an ideal choice for a simple change of scenery.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Nolan Ryan Expressway | 24.6 mi | 28m |
| West Broadway Street | 6.3 mi | 9m |
| Brazosport Boulevard North | 6 mi | 9m |
| South Velasco Street | 3.3 mi | 4m |
| South Freeway | 2.7 mi | 3m |
| TX 35 | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Front Street | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| East Main Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Nolan Ryan Expressway
— 24.6 mi, about 28m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pearland, TX and Clute, TX.
1
Start on TX 35
46 ft
·
8 sec
·
South Main Street
2
Turn left onto FM 518
6.3 mi
·
9 min
·
West Broadway Street
Use the left lane.
3
Turn left
427 ft
·
8 sec
Toward TX 288 South
Use the straight / left lanes.
4
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
Toward TX 288 South
5
Merge onto TX 288
2.7 mi
·
3 min
·
South Freeway
6
Continue on TX 288
25 mi
·
28 min
·
Nolan Ryan Expressway
7
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward TX 35
8
Turn left onto TX 35
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
TX 35
9
Turn right onto Loop 274
0.6 mi
·
59 sec
·
Front Street
10
Turn straight onto TX 288 Bus
3.3 mi
·
4 min
·
South Velasco Street
11
Continue on TX 288 Bus
6.0 mi
·
9 min
·
Brazosport Boulevard North
12
Turn right onto East Main Street
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
East Main Street
13
Arrive at destination
East Main Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
23 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 22.9 miles from Pearland, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 34.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
FM 518 / West Broadway Street
Turn left onto FM 518 / West Broadway Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
6.3 mi into trip
|
~10m in
Turn left toward TX 288 South
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
Toward TX 288 South
4
6.4 mi into trip
|
~10m in
Take the ramp toward TX 288 South
Navigation decision point
Toward TX 288 South
4
33.9 mi into trip
|
~42m in
Take the exit toward TX 35
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward TX 35
4
34.4 mi into trip
|
~43m in
|
TX 35
Turn left onto TX 35
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.91 one way
$13.81 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
16 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $7.56 | $15.12 |
| premium | $4.54 | $8.16 | $16.32 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.09 | $20.18 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 16 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13.7 | 0 | $4.80 | $2.19 |
| Efficient EV | 11.4 | 0 | $4.00 | $1.83 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 18.3 | 0 | $6.40 | $2.92 |
Gas CO2
16 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (69% 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
Clute, TX
Late night in Clute on Sunday
Local time
1:03 AM
CDT
Current temp
82°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 warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 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 turn-heavy local drive rather than a high-speed interstate cruise. You will spend your time navigating a mix of West Broadway Street, TX 288 South, and the South Freeway to reach your destination. Because the highway share is 0%, you should prepare for a more consistent, localized driving experience rather than long, uninterrupted stretches on a major thoroughfare. In fact, your longest stretch is 0 miles on West Broadway Street, meaning you will need to stay alert for frequent turns and road transitions. The route demands your full attention as you move through these local connections, so keep your hands on the wheel and your focus on the road ahead.
62% 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: 24.6 mi on Nolan Ryan Expressway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Nolan Ryan Expressway and West Broadway Street. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near FM 518 / West Broadway Street.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 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 (FM 518 / West Broadway Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.3 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 6.4 miles: Navigation decision point.
About the Cities
Starting in Pearland, TX
Full guide →Pearland is in the North Barrier Coast region of Texas.
Arriving in Clute, TX
Full guide →Clute is a city on the North Barrier Coast of Texas. If you have never seen an industrial plant, you are in for a treat, as Dow tanks and stacks and whatever else seem to overshadow everything around here.
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 1h. Total distance: 45.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (62%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 24.6 miles on Nolan Ryan Expressway. 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: near the start (FM 518 / West Broadway Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.3 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 6.4 miles: Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Clute, 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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