Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
52m
Distance
36.2 mi
58 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Houston, TX
Trace Hudson
Beach City, TX
Rodox
The drive from Houston, TX to Beach City, TX covers 36.2 miles and takes about 52m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on East Freeway, Decker Drive, FM 1405 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 18.6 miles on East Freeway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.47 one way before food or hotel costs.
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 52m. Total distance: 36.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
52m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (69%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
This is a 52m highway drive covering 36.2 miles, with most of the trip on East Freeway and Decker Drive. The longest continuous stretch is about 18.6 miles on East Freeway.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on East Freeway and Decker Drive. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.9 miles in.
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 18 decision points packed into just 36.2 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 52m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.9 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 1.1 miles (I 10; US 90 / East Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 6.3 miles (I 10 / East Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Take the ramp toward US 59 East, I 10 East
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Merge onto I 10; US 90 / East Freeway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight left at fork onto I 10 / East Freeway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight right at fork onto Spur 330 / Decker Drive toward Spur 330: Baytown
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward Spur 330
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Houston, TX and Beach City, TX, road signs point toward Spur 330: Baytown, Spur 330 and Fm 1405.
Spur 330: Baytown
Spur 330
Fm 1405
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East Freeway | 18.6 mi | 22m |
| Decker Drive | 5.8 mi | 7m |
| FM 1405 | 3.9 mi | 7m |
| East Grand Parkway South | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| Tri City Beach Road | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| West Defee Street | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| San Jacinto Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| South State Highway 146 | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Houston, TX and Beach City, TX.
Start on Louisiana Street
Turn right onto Franklin Street
Turn left onto San Jacinto Street
Turn straight onto Rothwell Street
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 10; US 90
Keep slight left at fork onto I 10
Keep slight right at fork onto Spur 330
Take the exit
Continue on Decker Drive
Turn left onto West Defee Street
Turn right onto TX 146 Bus
Keep slight left at fork onto TX 146 Bus
At end of road, turn left onto East Grand Parkway South
Take the ramp
Merge onto TX 99 Toll
Take the exit
Turn straight onto East Grand Parkway South
Turn right onto FM 1405
Turn left onto FM 2354
Turn right onto Seacrest Park Road
Turn left onto Ocean Drive
Turn right
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 18.1 mi from Houston, TX · 23m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
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.
A short stop after about 36 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 18.1 miles from Houston, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Beach City, 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.
Regular Gas
$5.47 one way
$10.94 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $5.99 | $11.97 |
| premium | $4.54 | $6.46 | $12.93 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.99 | $15.99 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.7 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 | 10.9 | 0 | $3.80 | $1.74 |
| Efficient EV | 9.1 | 0 | $3.17 | $1.45 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.5 | 0 | $5.07 | $2.32 |
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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Morning in Houston on Friday
Local time
10:23 AM
CDT
Current temp
81°F
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Destination
Morning in Beach City on Friday
Local time
10:23 AM
CDT
Current temp
79°F
Unavailable
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
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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