How far is Gainesville, TX from Houston, TX?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Gainesville and Houston is 286.44 miles (460.98 km).
Flight distance from Gainesville, TX to Houston, TX is 286.44 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 37 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 33 minutes to travel from Gainesville to Houston with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Gainesville, Texas to Houston, Texas is: 310.43 miles (499.6 km) by car.
Driving from Gainesville to Houston will take approximately 04 hours 55 minutes.
#1 Gainesville
City in Texas, United States
| Population | 16876 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 33°37'33"N 97°8'0"W |
| Latitude | 33.6259400 |
| Longitude | -97.1333500 |
| Altitude | 229 |
| 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 Gainesville and Houston
The distance between Gainesville and Houston is 500 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 05 hours 33 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 Gainesville and Houston. The current time is 09:01:46.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10 hours 20 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07 hours 45 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06 hours 12 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05 hours 10 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04 hours 26 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 04 hours 08 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 03 hours 52 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 41.47 liters (10.95 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Gainesville and Houston.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Gainesville to Houston is $33.09 (diesel $43.74).
Texas gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.02 | $3.45 | $3.78 | $3.99 |
| Total | $33.09 | $37.74 | $41.37 | $43.74 |
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 Gainesville and Houston (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
