Origin
Deer Park, TX
Afternoon in Deer Park on Saturday
Local time
2:19 PM
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 mostly surface roads. 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.
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
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 0.4 and 26 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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
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
Afternoon in Aldine on Saturday
Local time
2:19 PM
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.
What kind of drive is this?
28.8 mi in 38m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.
Only 28% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 10.7 mi on East Loop South.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
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.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
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
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
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 10.7 miles on East Loop South. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.43 in tolls one way, starting with Hardy Toll Road. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Aldine, TX before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
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.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Aldine, TX before heading back.
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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