How far is Denton, TX from Houston, TX?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Denton and Houston is 260.27 miles (418.86 km).
Flight distance from Denton, TX to Houston, TX is 260.27 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 33 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 30 minutes to travel from Denton to Houston with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Denton, Texas to Houston, Texas is: 281.34 miles (452.78 km) by car.
Driving from Denton to Houston will take approximately 04 hours 14 minutes.
#1 Denton
The seventh most populous city in Texas. It is located in the Dallas–Fort Worth metropolitan area. Denton is known for its many colleges and universities, its many parks and green spaces, and its many attractions, such as the University of North Texas and the Denton Civic Center.
| Population | 147515 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 33°12'53"N 97°7'59"W |
| Latitude | 33.2148400 |
| Longitude | -97.1330700 |
| Altitude | 201 |
| 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 Denton and Houston
The distance between Denton and Houston is 453 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 05 hours 01 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 Denton and Houston. The current time is 00:52:07.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09 hours 22 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07 hours 02 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05 hours 37 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04 hours 41 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04 hours 01 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 03 hours 45 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 03 hours 30 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 37.58 liters (9.93 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Denton and Houston.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Denton to Houston is $29.99 (diesel $39.64).
Texas gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.02 | $3.45 | $3.78 | $3.99 |
| Total | $29.99 | $34.2 | $37.5 | $39.64 |
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 25, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Denton and Houston (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
