How far is Elgin, TX from Houston, TX?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Elgin and Houston is 126.67 miles (203.86 km).

Flight distance from Elgin, TX to Houston, TX is 126.67 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 16 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 14 minutes to travel from Elgin to Houston with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from Elgin, Texas to Houston, Texas is: 137.35 miles (221.05 km) by car.

Driving from Elgin to Houston will take approximately 02 hours 11 minutes.

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#1 Elgin

City in Bastrop and Travis Counties in the U.S. state of Texas

Population 10756
GPS Coordinates 30°20'59"N 97°22'13"W
Latitude 30.3496500
Longitude -97.3702700
Altitude 177
Country United States
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#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

Estimated Travel Time Between Elgin and Houston

The distance between Elgin and Houston is 221 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 02 hours 27 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 Elgin and Houston. The current time is 11:25:12.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 04 hours 34 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 03 hours 26 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 02 hours 44 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 02 hours 17 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 01 hours 57 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 01 hours 49 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 01 hours 42 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 18.35 liters (4.85 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Elgin and Houston.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Elgin to Houston is $14.64 (diesel $19.35).

Texas gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.02 $3.45 $3.78 $3.99
Total $14.64 $16.7 $18.31 $19.35

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 21, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Elgin and Houston (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.

Distance to Other Cities

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Driving distance from Austin, TX to Elgin 25.62 miles (41 km)

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Driving distance from Corpus Christi, TX to Elgin 201.08 miles (324 km)

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Driving distance from Dallas, TX to Elgin 184.31 miles (297 km)

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Driving distance from Fort Worth, TX to Elgin 175.38 miles (282 km)

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Driving distance from Frisco, TX to Elgin 210.17 miles (338 km)

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Driving distance from Garland, TX to Elgin 334.96 miles (539 km)

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Driving distance from Grand Prairie, TX to Elgin 191.35 miles (308 km)

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Driving distance from Irving, TX to Elgin 192.76 miles (310 km)

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