How far is sugar land texas from houston texas

Driving distance from Sugar Land, TX to Houston, TX is 22 miles (36 km). How far is it from Sugar Land, TX to Houston, TX? It's a 29 minutes drive by car. Flight distance is approximately 19 miles (30 km) and flight time from Sugar Land, TX to Houston, TX is 02 minutes. Don't forget to check out our "Gas cost calculator" option. It will calculate cost of driving this particular distance. See the map below for the visual display of the upcoming road trip.

If you're looking for a meeting place or a good stop around ½ or halfway between Sugar Land and Houston, you can try Bellaire, TX, which is about 16 minutes northeast of Sugar Land, or about 15 minutes southwest of Houston.

About ¼ or a fourth of the way, you can stop at Missouri City, TX. This is about 8 minutes east of Sugar Land.

About ⅔ or two thirds of the way, you can stop at West University Place, TX. This is about half an hour northeast of Sugar Land, or about 10 minutes southwest of Houston.

Nonstop driving from Sugar Land to Houston

If you drive straight through without stopping at all, the total distance is 24 miles. The distances shown above don't include local roads to get into each town, so if you're planning a long road trip, make sure you factor in traffic and road conditions, rest stop breaks, and interesting detours along the way. If you're in a rush, you can do the trip with zero stops, and your total travel time would be around 31 minutes.

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2rio's travel planner.

  1. Take the line 269 bus from Smith St @ Pierce St to West Bellfort Pr

  2. Take a taxi from West Bellfort Pr to Sugar Land

35 min

$30 - $36

Cheapest option

  1. Take the bus from Louisiana St @ Prairie St to W Bellfort Ave @ Wilcrest Dr

1h 18m

$26 - $31

4 alternative options

  1. Take the line 269 bus from Smith St @ Dallas St to West Bellfort Pr

  2. Take a taxi from West Bellfort Pr to Sugar Land

38 min

$30 - $36

  1. Take the line 269 bus from Smith St @ Texas Ave to West Bellfort Pr

  2. Take a taxi from West Bellfort Pr to Sugar Land

42 min

$30 - $36

  1. Take a taxi from Houston to Sugar Land

23 min

$80 - $100

  1. Drive from Houston to Sugar Land

23 min

$5 - $9

Questions & Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Houston to Sugar Land?

The most affordable way to get from Houston to Sugar Land is to drive, which costs $5 - $9 and takes 23 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Houston to Sugar Land?

The quickest way to get from Houston to Sugar Land is to taxi which costs $80 - $100 and takes 23 min.

How far is it from Houston to Sugar Land?

The distance between Houston and Sugar Land is 31 km. The road distance is 33.3 km.

How do I travel from Houston to Sugar Land without a car?

The best way to get from Houston to Sugar Land without a car is to line 269 bus and taxi which takes 35 min and costs $29 - $40.

How long does it take to get from Houston to Sugar Land?

It takes approximately 35 min to get from Houston to Sugar Land, including transfers.

Can I drive from Houston to Sugar Land?

Yes, the driving distance between Houston to Sugar Land is 33 km. It takes approximately 23 min to drive from Houston to Sugar Land.

Where can I stay near Sugar Land?

There are 84+ hotels available in Sugar Land. Prices start at $150 AUD per night.

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  • Distance: 30.7 km
  • Duration: 35 min

What companies run services between Houston, TX, USA and Sugar Land, TX, USA?

Metropolitan Transit Harris County operates a bus from Louisiana St @ Prairie St to W Bellfort Ave @ Wilcrest Dr every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $2 and the journey takes 1h 11m.

Bus operators

How far is sugar land texas from houston texas

Metropolitan Transit Harris County

Phone+1 713-635-4000Websiteridemetro.org

Bus from Smith St @ Pierce St to West Bellfort Pr
Ave. Duration27 minFrequencyHourlyEstimated price$5WebsiteMetropolitan Transit Harris County
Bus from Smith St @ Dallas St to West Bellfort Pr
Ave. Duration30 minFrequencyHourlyEstimated price$5WebsiteMetropolitan Transit Harris County
Bus from Smith St @ Texas Ave to West Bellfort Pr
Ave. Duration34 minFrequencyHourlyEstimated price$5WebsiteMetropolitan Transit Harris County
Bus from Louisiana St @ Prairie St to W Bellfort Ave @ Wilcrest Dr
Ave. Duration1h 11mFrequencyEvery 30 minutesEstimated price$2WebsiteMetropolitan Transit Harris County

How far is sugar land texas from houston texas

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Facebook METRO Houston Texas

How far is sugar land texas from houston texas

Bus exterior

Facebook METRO Houston Texas

Other operators

Taxi from West Bellfort Pr to Sugar Land

Ave. Duration8 minEstimated price$25 - $31

Sugar Land Taxi
Phone+1 832-222-2222Websitesugarlandtexastaxi.com

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Is Sugar Land a suburb of Houston?

Located about 19 miles (31 km) southwest of downtown Houston, Sugar Land is a populous suburban municipality centered around the junction of Texas State Highway 6 and Interstate 69/U.S. Route 59.

What is Sugar Land Texas famous for?

Sugar Land found its strength in sugarcane production. As these settlers began farming and creating plantations, sugar became the primary industry. In 1908, a sugar cane refinery built in 1896 was purchased and renamed Imperial Sugar.

Is Sugar Land Texas a good place to live?

Sugar Land has appeared atop or near the top on multiple “best of” lists over the years, currently ranked as No. 5 on Niche.com's list of best Texas suburbs, 11th-best place to live in Texas, and 13th-best places to raise a family in Texas. Schools rank exceptionally well, making it a good choice for families.

Why do they call Sugar Land Texas Sugar Land?

The Bayou City burb half an hour southwest of Houston got its name from the product it produced for nearly two centuries: sugar. Sugar Land served as the site of major U.S.sugar producer Imperial Sugar's headquarters, main sugar refinery and distribution center from 1843 until the refinery shuttered its doors in 2003.