Origin
Houston, TX
Late night in Houston on Friday
Local time
12:34 AM
CDT
Current temp
79°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Houston, TX to Rosharon, TX
Compiled by the Trip.ovh editorial team · Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026 · Methodology
Drive Time
43m
Distance
32.7 mi
53 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 40m
★
6 AM
0h 43m
8 AM
0h 50m
10 AM
0h 46m
12 PM
0h 45m
3 PM
0h 46m
5 PM
0h 50m
8 PM
0h 41m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Houston, TX
Trace Hudson
Rosharon, TX
Артем Дворецкий
Trip Overview
This straightforward 32.7-mile drive from Houston to Rosharon, Texas, is easily manageable in about 43 minutes, making it an ideal day trip. With a fuel cost estimate of just $5, it's an economical option for a quick journey. The route is predominantly highway-focused, utilizing major roads like TX 288 Toll and Nolan Ryan Expressway. You'll remain within the Great Plains region throughout this short Texas excursion. This trip is perfect for those seeking a simple, direct drive without the need for an overnight stay, offering a smooth transition between two points in the Houston metropolitan area.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 43m. Total distance: 32.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
43m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (90%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
Expect a highway-focused experience for 90% of this drive, characterized by the high-speed efficiency of TX 288 Toll and Nolan Ryan Expressway. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 14.4 miles on TX 288 Toll, allowing for a consistent pace. While the majority is highway, you'll briefly transition onto FM 1462, offering a slight change in scenery and speed before reaching your destination. The drive is designed for directness, minimizing local road detours and maximizing your time on faster thoroughfares.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 25 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
TX 288 Toll is the longest continuous segment at about 14.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on TX 288 Toll and Nolan Ryan Expressway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Congress Street.
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 17 decision points packed into just 32.7 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 43m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Congress Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.7 miles (Memorial Drive Frontage Road): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 0.8 miles (Houston Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 17 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Congress Street
Turn left onto Congress Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
7
0.7 mi into trip
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~2m in
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Memorial Drive Frontage Road
Keep slight left at fork onto Memorial Drive Frontage Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
0.8 mi into trip
|
~2m in
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Houston Avenue
Turn left onto Houston Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
0.8 mi into trip
|
~2m in
Take the ramp toward I 45 South: Houston Municipal Court and Juror, Gulf Freeway
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / left lanes.
Toward I 45 South: Houston Municipal Court and...
8
2.3 mi into trip
|
~4m in
Take the exit toward US 59 South, TX 288 South, I 69 South: Lake Jackson, Freeport, Victoria
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 46B
Toward US 59 South, TX 288 South, I 69 South: L...
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Houston, TX and Rosharon, TX, road signs point toward Freeport, Victoria and Fm 1462.
Freeport
2.3 mi in
|
~4m
Victoria
2.3 mi in
|
~4m
Fm 1462
30 mi in
|
~37m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| TX 288 Toll | 14.4 mi | 16m |
| Nolan Ryan Expressway | 11.1 mi | 12m |
| FM 1462 | 2 mi | 3m |
| Gulf Freeway | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| South Freeway | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Memorial Drive Frontage Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| 1st Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Prairie Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
TX 288 Toll
— 14.4 mi, about 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Houston, TX and Rosharon, TX.
1
Start on Louisiana Street
148 ft
·
11 sec
·
Louisiana Street
2
Turn left onto Congress Street
298 ft
·
14 sec
·
Congress Street
Use the left / straight lanes.
3
Turn left onto Smith Street
0.1 mi
·
25 sec
·
Smith Street
Use the left lane.
4
Turn right onto Prairie Street
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
·
Prairie Street
5
Turn slight left onto Bagby Street
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
Bagby Street
6
Turn right onto Capitol Street
465 ft
·
12 sec
·
Capitol Street
7
Continue on Memorial Drive Frontage Road
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
Memorial Drive Frontage Road
8
Keep slight left at fork onto Memorial Drive Frontage Road
516 ft
·
22 sec
·
Memorial Drive Frontage Road
Use the left lane.
9
Turn left onto Houston Avenue
154 ft
·
5 sec
·
Houston Avenue
Use the left lane.
10
Take the ramp
258 ft
·
6 sec
Toward I 45 South: Houston Municipal Court and Juror, Gulf Freeway
Use the straight / left lanes.
11
Continue on this road
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
this road
Toward I 45 South: Galveston
12
Continue on Pierce Elevated
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
Pierce Elevated
13
Turn straight
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
Toward I 45 South: Galveston
14
Merge onto I 45
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Gulf Freeway
15
Take the exit
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Exit 46B
Toward US 59 South, TX 288 South, I 69 South: Lake Jackson, Freeport, Victoria
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward TX 288 South: Lake Jackson, Freeport
17
Continue on TX 288
0.6 mi
·
46 sec
·
South Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Keep slight left at fork onto TX 288 Toll
14 mi
·
16 min
·
TX 288 Toll
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
19
Merge onto TX 288
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
South Freeway
20
Continue on TX 288
11 mi
·
12 min
·
Nolan Ryan Expressway
21
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward FM 1462
22
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
23
Continue on FM 1462
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
FM 1462
24
Turn left onto CR 269C
0.1 mi
·
30 sec
·
1st Street
25
Arrive at destination
CR 269C
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.94 one way
$9.88 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $5.41 | $10.82 |
| premium | $4.54 | $5.84 | $11.68 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.22 | $14.44 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.8 | 0 | $3.43 | $1.57 |
| Efficient EV | 8.2 | 0 | $2.86 | $1.31 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.1 | 0 | $4.58 | $2.09 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% 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
Rosharon, TX
Late night in Rosharon on Friday
Local time
12:34 AM
CDT
Current temp
81°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
2 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
43m 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 Houston, TX to Rosharon, TX covers 32.7 miles and takes about 43m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are TX 288 Toll, Nolan Ryan Expressway, FM 1462. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 16.4 miles from Houston, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.94 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 17 decision points packed into just 32.7 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 43m.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Congress Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.7 miles (Memorial Drive Frontage Road): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 0.8 miles (Houston Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
Between Houston, TX and Rosharon, TX, road signs point toward Freeport, Victoria and Fm 1462.
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