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Trip from Clute, TX to Freeport, TX

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

9m

Distance

6.1 mi

10 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$1

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

4 AM
0h 9m ★
6 AM
0h 10m
8 AM
0h 11m
10 AM
0h 10m
12 PM
0h 10m
3 PM
0h 10m
5 PM
0h 11m
8 PM
0h 9m ★

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

city in Brazoria County, Texas, United States

Clute, TX

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Downtown Freeport, TX, TX

Freeport, TX

Tom Tran

Trip Overview

The drive from Clute, TX to Freeport, TX covers 6.1 miles and takes about 9m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on North Brazosport Boulevard, Brazosport Boulevard South, State Highway 288 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 1.9 miles on North Brazosport Boulevard. At current regular gas prices, budget about $0.92 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 9m. Total distance: 6.1 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

9m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (21%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile.

Drive Character

Expect a 9m drive with frequent turns across 6.1 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 6 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
North Brazosport Boulevard is the longest continuous segment at about 1.9 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 0.2 miles in near TX 288 Bus / Brazosport Boulevard South.

Driving Effort 2/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Clute, TX to Freeport, TX is easy. At 9m with 21% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

There is one spot that needs extra attention: at 0.2 miles (TX 288 Bus / Brazosport Boulevard South): 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.

3
0.2 mi into trip | ~0m in | TX 288 Bus / Brazosport Boulevard South

Turn right onto TX 288 Bus / Brazosport Boulevard South

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
North Brazosport Boulevard 1.9 mi 2m
Brazosport Boulevard South 1.8 mi 2m
State Highway 288 1.3 mi 1m
West 2nd Street 0.9 mi 1m
East Main Street 0.2 mi <1m
Longest stretch: North Brazosport Boulevard — 1.9 mi, about 2m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on East Main Street

0.2 mi · 22 sec · East Main Street
2

Turn right onto TX 288 Bus

1.8 mi · 2 min · Brazosport Boulevard South
3

Continue on TX 288

1.3 mi · 1 min · State Highway 288
4

Continue on TX 288

1.9 mi · 2 min · North Brazosport Boulevard
5

Turn left onto West 2nd Street

0.9 mi · 1 min · West 2nd Street
6

Arrive at destination

West 2nd Street

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$0.92 one way

$1.84 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 2 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.20 $1.01 $2.02
premium $4.54 $1.09 $2.18
diesel $5.61 $1.35 $2.69

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$1

Estimated CO2 emission: 2.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 50% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 1.8 0 $0.64 $0.29
Efficient EV 1.5 0 $0.53 $0.24
EV Truck/SUV 2.4 0 $0.85 $0.39

Gas CO2

2 kg

EV CO2

1 kg (50% 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

Clute, TX

Evening in Clute on Thursday

Local time

5:50 PM

CDT

Current temp

67°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Freeport, TX

Evening in Freeport on Thursday

Local time

5:50 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

9 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

9m 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 Clute, TX to Freeport, TX covers 6.1 miles and takes about 9m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are North Brazosport Boulevard, Brazosport Boulevard South, State Highway 288. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 3 miles from Clute, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $0.92 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 Clute, TX to Freeport, TX is easy. At 9m with 21% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
There is one spot that needs extra attention: at 0.2 miles (TX 288 Bus / Brazosport Boulevard South): Navigation decision point.
The route from Clute, TX to Freeport, TX does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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