How far is Athens, TX from Houston, TX?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Athens and Houston is 171.2 miles (275.52 km).
Flight distance from Athens, TX to Houston, TX is 171.2 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 24 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 22 minutes to travel from Athens to Houston with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Athens, Texas to Houston, Texas is: 201.87 miles (324.88 km) by car.
Driving from Athens to Houston will take approximately 03 hours 12 minutes.
#1 Athens
City in Texas
| Population | 12770 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 32°12'18"N 95°51'20"W |
| Latitude | 32.2048700 |
| Longitude | -95.8555200 |
| Altitude | 149 |
| 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 Athens and Houston
The distance between Athens and Houston is 325 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 03 hours 36 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 Athens and Houston. The current time is 20:07:22.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06 hours 43 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05 hours 02 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04 hours 02 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03 hours 21 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02 hours 53 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 02 hours 41 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 02 hours 31 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 26.97 liters (7.12 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Athens and Houston.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Athens to Houston is $21.52 (diesel $28.44).
Texas gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.02 | $3.45 | $3.78 | $3.99 |
| Total | $21.52 | $24.54 | $26.91 | $28.44 |
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 December 21, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Athens and Houston (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
