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Trip from Chocolate Bayou, TX to Angleton, TX

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

28m

Distance

18 mi

29 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$3

one way

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 8 min
4 AM
0h 26m ★
6 AM
0h 29m
8 AM
0h 34m
10 AM
0h 31m
12 PM
0h 30m
3 PM
0h 31m
5 PM
0h 34m
8 PM
0h 27m

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

Downtown Chocolate Bayou, TX, TX

Chocolate Bayou, TX

Alfo Medeiros

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

Angleton, TX

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Trip Overview

The drive from Chocolate Bayou, TX to Angleton, TX covers 18 miles and takes about 28m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on South State Highway 35, FM 2917, East Cedar Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 14.5 miles on South State Highway 35. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.72 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

9 miles from Chocolate Bayou, TX

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 14m into the drive .

Drive Character

This is a 28m highway drive covering 18 miles, with most of the trip on South State Highway 35 and FM 2917. The longest continuous stretch is about 14.5 miles on South State Highway 35.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 7 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
South State Highway 35 is the longest continuous segment at about 14.5 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on South State Highway 35 and FM 2917. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near FM 2917.

Route Complexity 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

This is a straightforward 28m drive. You will face about 4 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (FM 2917): Navigation decision point; at 2.6 miles (TX 35 / South State Highway 35): Navigation decision point; at 17.1 miles (East Cedar Street): Navigation decision point.

Critical Maneuvers

4 of 4 key points

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

3
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | FM 2917

Turn left onto FM 2917

Navigation decision point

4
2.6 mi into trip | ~4m in | TX 35 / South State Highway 35

Turn left onto TX 35 / South State Highway 35

Navigation decision point

3
17.1 mi into trip | ~26m in | East Cedar Street

Turn right onto East Cedar Street

Navigation decision point

4
18 mi into trip | ~28m in | TX 288 Bus / North Velasco Street

Turn left onto TX 288 Bus / North Velasco Street

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
South State Highway 35 14.5 mi 21m
FM 2917 2.5 mi 4m
East Cedar Street 0.9 mi 2m
Mustang-Chocholate Bayou Road <0.1 mi <1m
Mustang Chocolate Bayou Road <0.1 mi <1m
North Velasco Street <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: South State Highway 35 — 14.5 mi, about 21m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on CR 171

239 ft · 6 sec · Mustang Chocolate Bayou Road
2

Continue on CR 171

509 ft · 19 sec · Mustang-Chocholate Bayou Road
3

Turn left onto FM 2917

2.5 mi · 4 min · FM 2917
4

Turn left onto TX 35

15 mi · 21 min · South State Highway 35
5

Turn right onto East Cedar Street

0.9 mi · 2 min · East Cedar Street
6

Turn left onto TX 288 Bus

63 ft · 1 sec · North Velasco Street
7

Arrive at destination

TX 288 Bus

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 9 miles from Chocolate Bayou, TX, or about 14m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 14.5 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 18 miles or 28m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 9 miles or 14m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 23m

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

Before You Leave

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Have your navigation ready before leaving Chocolate Bayou, TX.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Chocolate Bayou, TX

This is one driving day of about 18 miles and 28m.

At 18 miles this is a quick drive — no planned stops needed.
The longest stretch is on South State Highway 35 for about 14.5 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 9 mi from Chocolate Bayou, TX · 14m into the drive

Pacing Suggestions

Danbury, TX

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 18 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Danbury, TX

Meal break

The midpoint is around 9 miles from Chocolate Bayou, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Angleton, TX

Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Angleton, 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

$2.72 one way

$5.44 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 6 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.20 $2.98 $5.95
premium $4.54 $3.21 $6.43
diesel $5.61 $3.97 $7.95

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$3

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$28–$53

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 6.3 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 5.4 0 $1.89 $0.86
Efficient EV 4.5 0 $1.58 $0.72
EV Truck/SUV 7.2 0 $2.52 $1.15

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 13, 2026

Origin

Chocolate Bayou, TX

Night in Chocolate Bayou on Wednesday

Local time

9:03 PM

CDT

Current temp

76°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Angleton, TX

Night in Angleton on Wednesday

Local time

9:03 PM

CDT

Current temp

78°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 warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

28m 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 Chocolate Bayou, TX to Angleton, TX covers 18 miles and takes about 28m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are South State Highway 35, FM 2917, East Cedar Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 9 miles from Chocolate Bayou, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.72 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.
This is a straightforward 28m drive. You will face about 4 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (FM 2917): Navigation decision point; at 2.6 miles (TX 35 / South State Highway 35): Navigation decision point; at 17.1 miles (East Cedar Street): Navigation decision point.
The route from Chocolate Bayou, TX to Angleton, TX does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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