Origin
Crosby, TX
Late night in Crosby on Friday
Local time
5:33 AM
CDT
Current temp
80°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Crosby, TX to Houston, TX
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
32m
Distance
23.3 mi
37 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 30m
★
6 AM
0h 33m
8 AM
0h 38m
10 AM
0h 35m
12 PM
0h 34m
3 PM
0h 35m
5 PM
0h 38m
8 PM
0h 31m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Crosby, TX
Thomas balabaud
Houston, TX
Trace Hudson
Trip Overview
Crosby, TX to Houston, TX is 23.3 miles and takes about 32 minutes via Crosby Freeway/East Freeway/US 90, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short hop stays within Texas and the Great Plains region, making it a straightforward connection between two points. Expect a highway-focused drive for the most part, so it’s less about winding roads and more about efficient travel. It’s a quick trip that’s easy to fit into any schedule, especially if you’re looking to get from point A to B without much fuss.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 32m. Total distance: 23.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
32m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (85%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This route is predominantly a highway-focused drive, with 85% of the journey utilizing major roads like the Crosby Freeway, East Freeway, and US 90. You'll experience a continuous stretch of 9 miles on the Crosby Freeway, offering a consistent pace for a significant portion of the trip. The drive is characterized by its efficiency, moving you directly towards your destination with minimal deviation. It's a practical connection designed for straightforward travel rather than a scenic exploration.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Crosby Freeway is the longest continuous segment at about 9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Crosby Freeway and East Freeway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near 1st Street.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 10 decision points packed into just 23.3 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 32m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (1st Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (West Reidland Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 2 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
1st Street
Turn left onto 1st Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.4 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
West Reidland Avenue
Turn right onto West Reidland Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
2 mi into trip
|
~5m in
Take the ramp toward US 90 West
Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward US 90 West
6
12.7 mi into trip
|
~17m in
|
US 90
Take the exit onto US 90 toward US 90 West
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward US 90 West
8
22 mi into trip
|
~29m in
Take the exit toward San Jacinto Street, Main Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 769B
Toward San Jacinto Street, Main Street
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Crosby Freeway | 9 mi | 10m |
| East Freeway | 5.5 mi | 6m |
| US 90 | 5.1 mi | 6m |
| South Main Street | 1.5 mi | 3m |
| Fannin Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| North San Jacinto Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| 1st Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Prairie Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Crosby Freeway
— 9 mi, about 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Crosby, TX and Houston, TX.
1
Start on Runneburg Road
514 ft
·
19 sec
·
Runneburg Road
2
Turn left onto 1st Street
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
1st Street
3
Turn right onto West Reidland Avenue
0.1 mi
·
38 sec
·
West Reidland Avenue
4
Turn left onto FM 2100
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
South Main Street
5
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
Toward US 90 West
Use the slight right lane.
6
Merge onto US 90
9.0 mi
·
10 min
·
Crosby Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Turn straight onto US 90
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
US 90
8
Take the exit onto US 90
3.7 mi
·
4 min
·
US 90
Toward US 90 West
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Merge onto I 10; US 90
5.5 mi
·
6 min
·
East Freeway
Use the slight right lane.
10
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
Exit 769B
Toward San Jacinto Street, Main Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Turn straight onto Providence Street
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
Providence Street
12
Continue on North San Jacinto Street
0.3 mi
·
31 sec
·
North San Jacinto Street
13
Continue on Fannin Street
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
·
Fannin Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
14
Turn right onto Prairie Street
0.3 mi
·
48 sec
·
Prairie Street
15
Turn right onto Louisiana Street
516 ft
·
16 sec
·
Louisiana Street
16
Arrive at destination
Louisiana Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.52 one way
$7.04 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $3.85 | $7.71 |
| premium | $4.54 | $4.16 | $8.32 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.14 | $10.29 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7 | 0 | $2.45 | $1.12 |
| Efficient EV | 5.8 | 0 | $2.04 | $0.93 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.3 | 0 | $3.26 | $1.49 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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 Friday
Local time
5:33 AM
CDT
Current temp
79°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
1 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
32m 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 Crosby, TX to Houston, TX covers 23.3 miles and takes about 32m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Crosby Freeway, East Freeway, US 90. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 11.6 miles from Crosby, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.52 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 short but busy drive. With 10 decision points packed into just 23.3 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 32m.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (1st Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (West Reidland Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 2 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Crosby, TX to Houston, TX does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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