Origin
Deer Park, TX
Late night in Deer Park on Saturday
Local time
4:22 AM
CDT
Current temp
67°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Deer Park, TX to Aldine, TX
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
38m
Distance
28.8 mi
46 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 35m
★
6 AM
0h 38m
8 AM
0h 45m
10 AM
0h 41m
12 PM
0h 40m
3 PM
0h 41m
5 PM
0h 45m
8 PM
0h 36m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Deer Park, TX
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Aldine, TX
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Trip Overview
The drive from Deer Park, TX to Aldine, TX covers 28.8 miles and takes about 38m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on East Loop South, Hardy Toll Road, Pasadena Freeway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 10.7 miles on East Loop South. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.35 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 38m. Total distance: 28.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
38m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 38m drive with frequent turns across 28.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
East Loop South is the longest continuous segment at about 10.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.4 miles in near Highway 225.
Driving Effort
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 8 decision points packed into just 28.8 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 38m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (Highway 225): Navigation decision point; at 8.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 9.3 miles (I 610 / East Loop South): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
3
0.4 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Highway 225
Turn left onto Highway 225
Navigation decision point
6
8.8 mi into trip
|
~11m in
Take the exit toward I 610 North
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Toward I 610 North
5
9.3 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
I 610 / East Loop South
Merge onto I 610 / East Loop South
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
20 mi into trip
|
~25m in
Take the exit toward Hardy Toll Road North
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 19B
Toward Hardy Toll Road North
7
26 mi into trip
|
~33m in
Take the exit toward Aldine Mail Route, Aldine Bender Road
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.
Toward Aldine Mail Route, Aldine Bender Road
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Deer Park, TX and Aldine, TX, road signs point toward Hardy Toll Road North and Aldine Mail Route.
Hardy Toll Road North
20 mi in
|
~25m
Aldine Mail Route
26 mi in
|
~33m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East Loop South | 10.7 mi | 13m |
| Hardy Toll Road | 5.4 mi | 6m |
| Pasadena Freeway | 5.2 mi | 5m |
| East Hardy Road | 2.5 mi | 4m |
| La Porte Freeway | 2.3 mi | 2m |
| Highway 225 | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Center Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Aldine Bender Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
East Loop South
— 10.7 mi, about 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Deer Park, TX and Aldine, TX.
1
Start on Center Street
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
·
Center Street
Use the straight lane.
2
Turn left onto Highway 225
0.5 mi
·
52 sec
·
Highway 225
3
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
Toward TX 225 West
4
Merge onto TX 225
0.3 mi
·
22 sec
·
La Porte Freeway
5
Continue on TX 225
5.2 mi
·
5 min
·
Pasadena Freeway
Use the straight lane.
6
Continue on TX 225
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
La Porte Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 610 North
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
Merge onto I 610
11 mi
·
13 min
·
East Loop South
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 19B
Toward Hardy Toll Road North
Use the slight right lane.
10
Continue on HTR
5.4 mi
·
6 min
·
Hardy Toll Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Toward Aldine Mail Route, Aldine Bender Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Turn straight onto East Hardy Road
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
East Hardy Road
13
Turn left onto FM 525
395 ft
·
6 sec
·
Aldine Bender Road
14
Arrive at destination
FM 525
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.35 one way
$8.70 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $4.76 | $9.53 |
| premium | $4.54 | $5.14 | $10.28 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.36 | $12.72 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.43
Hardy Toll Road
(5.4 mi)
$0.43
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Tolls
$0
Total
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.6 | 0 | $3.02 | $1.38 |
| Efficient EV | 7.2 | 0 | $2.52 | $1.15 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.5 | 0 | $4.03 | $1.84 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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
Aldine, TX
Late night in Aldine on Saturday
Local time
4:22 AM
CDT
Current temp
77°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
10 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
38m 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 Deer Park, TX to Aldine, TX covers 28.8 miles and takes about 38m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are East Loop South, Hardy Toll Road, Pasadena Freeway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 14.4 miles from Deer Park, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.35 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 8 decision points packed into just 28.8 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 38m.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (Highway 225): Navigation decision point; at 8.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 9.3 miles (I 610 / East Loop South): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Deer Park, TX and Aldine, TX, road signs point toward Hardy Toll Road North and Aldine Mail Route.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh 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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