How far is Columbus, TX from Houston, TX?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Columbus and Houston is 70.69 miles (113.76 km).
Flight distance from Columbus, TX to Houston, TX is 70.69 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 08 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 07 minutes to travel from Columbus to Houston with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Columbus, Texas to Houston, Texas is: 72.88 miles (117.29 km) by car.
Driving from Columbus to Houston will take approximately 01 hours 15 minutes.
#1 Columbus
City in Colorado County, Texas, United States
| Population | 3699 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 29°42'24"N 96°32'23"W |
| Latitude | 29.7066200 |
| Longitude | -96.5396900 |
| Altitude | 62 |
| 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 Columbus and Houston
The distance between Columbus and Houston is 117 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 01 hours 18 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 Columbus and Houston. The current time is 02:31:35.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02 hours 25 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01 hours 49 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01 hours 27 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01 hours 12 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01 hours 02 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 00 hours 58 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 00 hours 54 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 9.73 liters (2.57 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Columbus and Houston.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Columbus to Houston is $7.77 (diesel $10.27).
Texas gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.02 | $3.45 | $3.78 | $3.99 |
| Total | $7.77 | $8.86 | $9.71 | $10.27 |
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 22, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Columbus and Houston (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
