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Trip from Angleton, TX to Freeport, TX

Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026

Drive Time

25m

Distance

16.2 mi

26 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$2

one way

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 7 min
4 AM
0h 23m ★
6 AM
0h 25m
8 AM
0h 30m
10 AM
0h 27m
12 PM
0h 26m
3 PM
0h 27m
5 PM
0h 29m
8 PM
0h 24m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

city in and county seat of Brazoria County, Texas, United States

Angleton, TX

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Downtown Freeport, TX, TX

Freeport, TX

Tom Tran

Trip Overview

The drive from Angleton, TX to Freeport, TX covers 16.2 miles and takes about 25m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Brazosport Boulevard North, South Velasco Street, North Brazosport Boulevard for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 7.8 miles on Brazosport Boulevard North. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.45 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

0 planned breaks

This drive is short enough that no stops are needed.

Midpoint

8.1 miles from Angleton, TX

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 12m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 25m drive with frequent turns across 16.2 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 9 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Brazosport Boulevard North is the longest continuous segment at about 7.8 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in near TX 35 / West Mulberry Street.

Route Complexity 2/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

The drive from Angleton, TX to Freeport, TX is easy. At 25m with 8% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

There is one spot that needs extra attention: at 0.3 miles (TX 35 / West Mulberry Street): Navigation decision point.

Critical Maneuvers

1 of 1 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

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0.3 mi into trip | ~0m in | TX 35 / West Mulberry Street

Turn right onto TX 35 / West Mulberry Street

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Brazosport Boulevard North 7.8 mi 11m
South Velasco Street 3.3 mi 4m
North Brazosport Boulevard 1.9 mi 2m
State Highway 288 1.3 mi 1m
West 2nd Street 0.9 mi 1m
Front Street 0.7 mi 1m
North Velasco Street 0.3 mi <1m
West Mulberry Street <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Brazosport Boulevard North — 7.8 mi, about 11m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Angleton, TX and Freeport, TX.

1

Start on TX 288 Bus

0.3 mi · 43 sec · North Velasco Street
2

Turn right onto TX 35

502 ft · 10 sec · West Mulberry Street
3

Turn left onto Loop 274

0.7 mi · 1 min · Front Street
4

Turn straight onto TX 288 Bus

3.3 mi · 4 min · South Velasco Street
5

Continue on TX 288 Bus

7.8 mi · 11 min · Brazosport Boulevard North
6

Continue on TX 288

1.3 mi · 1 min · State Highway 288
7

Continue on TX 288

1.9 mi · 2 min · North Brazosport Boulevard
8

Turn left onto West 2nd Street

0.9 mi · 1 min · West 2nd Street
9

Arrive at destination

West 2nd Street

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 8.1 miles from Angleton, TX, or about 12m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 7.8 miles.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 16 miles or 24m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 8.1 miles or 12m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 21m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Freeport, TX than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Have your navigation ready before leaving Angleton, TX.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Angleton, TX

This is one driving day of about 16.2 miles and 25m.

At 16.2 miles this is a quick drive — no planned stops needed.
The longest stretch is on Brazosport Boulevard North for about 7.8 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 8.1 mi from Angleton, TX · 12m into the drive

Pacing Suggestions

Clute, TX

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 16 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Richwood, TX

Meal break

The midpoint is around 8.1 miles from Angleton, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Freeport, TX

Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Freeport, TX if you are unfamiliar with the area.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$2.45 one way

$4.90 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 6 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.20 $2.68 $5.36
premium $4.54 $2.89 $5.78
diesel $5.61 $3.58 $7.15

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$2

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$27–$52

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 5.7 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 4.9 0 $1.70 $0.78
Efficient EV 4.1 0 $1.42 $0.65
EV Truck/SUV 6.5 0 $2.27 $1.04

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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Angleton, TX

Evening in Angleton on Wednesday

Local time

5:55 PM

CDT

Current temp

78°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Freeport, TX

Evening in Freeport on Wednesday

Local time

5:55 PM

CDT

Current temp

76°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

2 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

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Angleton, TX to Freeport, TX covers 16.2 miles and takes about 25m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Brazosport Boulevard North, South Velasco Street, North Brazosport Boulevard. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 8.1 miles from Angleton, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.45 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
The drive from Angleton, TX to Freeport, TX is easy. At 25m with 8% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
There is one spot that needs extra attention: at 0.3 miles (TX 35 / West Mulberry Street): Navigation decision point.
The route from Angleton, TX to Freeport, TX does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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