How far is Dallas, TX from Houston, TX?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Dallas and Houston is 225.38 miles (362.71 km).
Flight distance from Dallas, TX to Houston, TX is 225.38 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 29 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 26 minutes to travel from Dallas to Houston with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Dallas, Texas to Houston, Texas is: 243.1 miles (391.23 km) by car.
Driving from Dallas to Houston will take approximately 03 hours 33 minutes.
#1 Dallas
The ninth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area. It is located in northeastern Texas. Dallas is a major center for the financial services industry.
| Population | 1343266 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 32°46'59"N 96°48'24"W |
| Latitude | 32.7830600 |
| Longitude | -96.8066700 |
| Altitude | 128 |
| 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 Dallas and Houston
The distance between Dallas and Houston is 391 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 04 hours 20 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 Dallas and Houston. The current time is 07:42:02.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08 hours 05 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06 hours 04 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04 hours 51 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04 hours 03 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03 hours 28 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 03 hours 14 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 03 hours 01 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 32.47 liters (8.58 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Dallas and Houston.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Dallas to Houston is $25.91 (diesel $34.25).
Texas gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.02 | $3.45 | $3.78 | $3.99 |
| Total | $25.91 | $29.55 | $32.4 | $34.25 |
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 17, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Dallas and Houston (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
