How far is Ames, TX from Houston, TX?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Ames and Houston is 42.2 miles (67.91 km).
Flight distance from Ames, TX to Houston, TX is 42.2 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 05 minutes.
Driving distance
The driving distance from Ames, Texas to Houston, Texas is: 45.65 miles (73.47 km) by car.
Driving from Ames to Houston will take approximately 00 hours 53 minutes.
#1 Ames
City in Liberty County, Texas, United States
| Population | 1064 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 30°3'14"N 94°44'37"W |
| Latitude | 30.0538300 |
| Longitude | -94.7435300 |
| Altitude | 22 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Houston
The fourth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Houston metropolitan area. It is located on the Gulf of Mexico, in southeastern Texas. Houston is a major center for the oil and gas industry.
| Population | 2316120 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 29°45'48"N 95°21'48"W |
| Latitude | 29.7632800 |
| Longitude | -95.3632700 |
| Altitude | 12 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Houston: Louisiana Street (-95.363596,29.76347)
Estimated Travel Time Between Ames and Houston
The distance between Ames and Houston is 73 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 00 hours 48 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.
There is no time difference between Ames and Houston. The current time is 03:11:28.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01 hours 31 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01 hours 08 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00 hours 54 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00 hours 45 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00 hours 39 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 00 hours 36 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 00 hours 34 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 6.1 liters (1.61 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Ames and Houston.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Ames to Houston is $4.87 (diesel $6.43).
Texas gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.02 | $3.45 | $3.78 | $3.99 |
| Total | $4.87 | $5.55 | $6.08 | $6.43 |
Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.
The average gas price (in Texas ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.021 (Diesel $3.993) /gallon. Last changed prices on November 24, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Ames and Houston (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
