How long is the drive from Fresno to downtown Houston and other job centers?
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Short answer
The typical drive from Fresno to Downtown Houston is about 31 minutes, based on measured drive times from 73 homes. Other destinations: The Galleria 26 minutes, Bush / IAH Airport 53 minutes, Texas Medical Center 25 minutes, Hobby Airport 31 minutes. Actual time depends on the route, the hour and where in the area the home sits.
Typical drive times
We measure drive time from the homes listed in Fresno to a set of common destinations. The typical figure to Downtown Houston is 31 minutes. To The Galleria it is 26 minutes. To Bush / IAH Airport it is 53 minutes. To Texas Medical Center it is 25 minutes. To Hobby Airport it is 31 minutes.
Testing your own commute
Commute time varies more within an area than between areas, so the home's exact address and your own hours matter most. Try the drive at the hour you would make it. Numbers like these describe the whole of Fresno, not one street or one home, and real estate decisions are rarely a straight line. For a location that fits your routine in Fresno, talk to us to find the right option for your circumstances.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Downtown Houston | 31 minutes |
| The Galleria | 26 minutes |
| Bush / IAH Airport | 53 minutes |
| Texas Medical Center | 25 minutes |
| Hobby Airport | 31 minutes |
Common follow-up questions
Are these rush-hour times?
They are typical drive times measured for the area; rush hour can be longer, so test your own route at the hour you would drive.
Where do the times come from?
They are measured from the homes in our listing data to each destination, as shown on the community page.
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