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Trip from Deer Park, TX to Addicks, TX

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

47m

Distance

36.1 mi

58 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$5

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 12 min
4 AM
0h 43m ★
6 AM
0h 47m
8 AM
0h 55m
10 AM
0h 50m
12 PM
0h 49m
3 PM
0h 51m
5 PM
0h 55m
8 PM
0h 45m

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

Downtown Deer Park, TX, TX

Deer Park, TX

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Downtown Addicks, TX, TX

Addicks, TX

Thomas balabaud

Trip Overview

The drive from Deer Park, TX to Addicks, TX covers 36.1 miles and takes about 47m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Katy Freeway, Gulf Freeway, Pasadena Freeway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 15.6 miles on Katy Freeway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.45 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 47m. Total distance: 36.1 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

47m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

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

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (91%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

This is a 47m highway drive covering 36.1 miles, with most of the trip on Katy Freeway and Gulf Freeway. The longest continuous stretch is about 15.6 miles on Katy Freeway.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Katy Freeway is the longest continuous segment at about 15.6 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Katy Freeway and Gulf Freeway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 9 miles in.

Driving Effort 10/10

Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a short but busy drive. With 13 decision points packed into just 36.1 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 47m.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 10.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 10.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 13 key points

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

6
9 mi into trip | ~11m in

Take the exit toward I 610 West

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the left / straight lanes. Toward I 610 West
8
10.4 mi into trip | ~13m in

Take the exit toward I 45 North, TX 35 South: Alvin, Downtown

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 32B Toward I 45 North, TX 35 South: Alvin, Downtown
8
10.6 mi into trip | ~14m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 45 North: Downtown

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left / slight right lanes. Toward I 45 North: Downtown
7
18.7 mi into trip | ~23m in

Take the exit toward I 10 West: San Antonio

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left / straight lanes. Exit 48B Toward I 10 West: San Antonio
7
34.4 mi into trip | ~43m in

Take the exit toward TX 6

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 751 Toward TX 6

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

On the drive from Deer Park, TX to Addicks, TX, road signs begin pointing toward Downtown along the way.

Downtown

10.4 mi in | ~13m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Katy Freeway 15.6 mi 19m
Gulf Freeway 7.8 mi 9m
Pasadena Freeway 5.2 mi 5m
La Porte Freeway 2.5 mi 2m
Katy Freeway Frontage Road 1.3 mi 2m
East Loop South 1 mi 1m
Highway 225 0.5 mi <1m
Center Street 0.4 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Katy Freeway — 15.6 mi, about 19m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Deer Park, TX and Addicks, 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

2.2 mi · 2 min · La Porte Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 1 min
Toward I 610 West Use the left / straight lanes.
8

Merge onto I 610

1.0 mi · 1 min · East Loop South
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 23 sec
Exit 32B Toward I 45 North, TX 35 South: Alvin, Downtown Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

Keep slight right at fork

0.3 mi · 38 sec
Toward I 45 North: Downtown Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
11

Merge onto I 45

7.8 mi · 9 min · Gulf Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 17 sec
Exit 48B Toward I 10 West: San Antonio Use the slight left / straight lanes.
13

Merge onto I 10; US 90

16 mi · 19 min · Katy Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 35 sec
Exit 751 Toward TX 6 Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15

Turn straight onto Katy Freeway Frontage Road

1.1 mi · 1 min · Katy Freeway Frontage Road
16

Turn slight left

502 ft · 23 sec
17

Turn slight left onto Katy Freeway Frontage Road

0.1 mi · 16 sec · Katy Freeway Frontage Road
18

Turn right onto Addicks-Howell Road

0.1 mi · 21 sec · Addicks-Howell Road
19

Turn right onto Grisby Road

202 ft · 5 sec · Grisby Road
20

Arrive at destination

Grisby Road

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 18.1 mi from Deer Park, TX · 23m into the drive

Downtown houston-tx

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Houston, TX

18 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Pacing Suggestions

Sugar Land, TX

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 36 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Houston, TX

Meal break

The midpoint is around 18.1 miles from Deer Park, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Addicks, TX

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

$5.45 one way

$10.91 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 13 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.20 $5.97 $11.94
premium $4.54 $6.45 $12.89
diesel $5.61 $7.97 $15.94

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$5

Estimated CO2 emission: 12.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 10.8 0 $3.79 $1.73
Efficient EV 9 0 $3.16 $1.44
EV Truck/SUV 14.4 0 $5.05 $2.31

Gas CO2

13 kg

EV CO2

4 kg (69% 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

Deer Park, TX

Late night in Deer Park on Friday

Local time

4:06 AM

CDT

Current temp

67°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Addicks, TX

Late night in Addicks on Friday

Local time

4:06 AM

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

11 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

47m 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 Addicks, TX covers 36.1 miles and takes about 47m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Katy Freeway, Gulf Freeway, Pasadena Freeway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 18.1 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 $5.45 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.

This is a short but busy drive. With 13 decision points packed into just 36.1 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 47m.

The main spots that need attention: at 9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 10.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 10.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

On the drive from Deer Park, TX to Addicks, TX, road signs begin pointing toward Downtown along the way.

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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