How far is Austin, TX from Houston, TX?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Austin and Houston is 146.57 miles (235.88 km).
Flight distance from Austin, TX to Houston, TX is 146.57 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 19 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 18 minutes to travel from Austin to Houston with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Austin, Texas to Houston, Texas is: 165.17 miles (265.82 km) by car.
Driving from Austin to Houston will take approximately 02 hours 36 minutes.
#1 Austin
The eleventh most populous city in the United States and the center of the Austin metropolitan area. It is located in central Texas. Austin is a major center for the technology industry and is home to the University of Texas at Austin.
| Population | 995484 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 30°16'2"N 97°44'35"W |
| Latitude | 30.2671500 |
| Longitude | -97.7430600 |
| 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 Austin and Houston
The distance between Austin and Houston is 266 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 02 hours 57 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 Austin and Houston. The current time is 09:28:27.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05 hours 30 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04 hours 07 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03 hours 18 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02 hours 45 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02 hours 21 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 02 hours 12 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 02 hours 03 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 22.06 liters (5.83 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Austin and Houston.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Austin to Houston is $17.61 (diesel $23.27).
Texas gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.02 | $3.45 | $3.78 | $3.99 |
| Total | $17.61 | $20.08 | $22.01 | $23.27 |
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 23, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Austin and Houston (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
