Infrastructure has long been a priority for Fort Bend County. County leadership and our municipal partners consider mobility and flood mitigation infrastructure a key quality of life issue and have led the region in the construction of these infrastructures.
Transportation Network
The Greater Houston region is large, and most people travel via cars to and from work and around the region. Road construction and expansion have remained a critical issue as the county has grown, ensuring all residents have sufficient access to roads.
Use the tool below to explore drive times from the geographic center of the county. Click on the destination circles to toggle between the various urban centers across the region and see new information.
Key Transportation Corridors
Ports
Port Freeport
Port Freeport is a leading port in the export of crude oil and natural gas liquids and is ranked 6th in chemicals, 11th in foreign waterborne tonnage, and 26th in containers.
Click here to learn more about Port Freeport's efforts to grow bigger, deeper, wider, and better.
Port of Houston
Twenty-five miles from the heart of Fort Bend County, Port of Houston is Texas’ largest port, ranked first in the US in foreign waterborne tonnage, 1st in US imports, 1st in US export tonnage, 2nd in the US in total tonnage.
Airports
Sugar Land Municipal
Being the fourth largest airport in the Greater Houston area, Sugar Land Municipal Airport is providing on-site US Customs services to accommodate both regional and international corporate executives.
Houston Southwest
Located in Southeast Fort Bend County, the Houston Southwest Airport provides airline rentals, charters, parking hangars, maintenance, and aviation fuel.
George Bush Intercontinental
Approximately 25 miles from the center of Fort Bend County, the George Bush Intercontinental Airport is currently ranked 5th among US airports.
William P. Hobby
Located 20 miles from Sugar Land, the William P. Hobby Airport serves millions of passengers each year, now offering both domestic and international flights.
Rail
Fort Bend County is fortunate to have three rail lines, Kansas City Southern (KSC), Burlington Northern Santa Fe (BNSF), and Union Pacific (UP) run throughout the county. The rail lines currently run parallel to both developed and undeveloped land, offering opportunities for rail services to businesses who need land to build as well as those who seek access to business parks and other developed properties.
Municipal Utility Districts
A large county with a vast geography, Fort Bend County has comprehensive municipal utility and levy improvement districts systems to aid in development and quality of life. With the implementation of MUDs, corporate and residential developments can take advantage of the available land in unincorporated areas of the county, ensuring that water and sewer services are available. Additionally, LIDs provide flood protection and stormwater management services, protecting communities through responsible drainage systems enacted by the district. This flexible and utilitarian approach accelerates development and facilitates greater access to available land for developers and industries seeking larger parcels of property.
Quality Community Alliance of Texas
QCAT is a governmental subdivision authorized by the state to provide water, sewage, and drainage within the district. MUDs serve an invaluable purpose in our growing state, enabling the affordable development of underserved areas into high-quality communities.