How far is Houston, TX from Dallas, TX?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Houston and Dallas is 225.38 miles (362.71 km).
Flight distance from Houston, TX to Dallas, TX is 225.38 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 29 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 26 minutes to travel from Houston to Dallas with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Houston, Texas to Dallas, Texas is: 242.87 miles (390.87 km) by car.
Driving from Houston to Dallas will take approximately 03 hours 32 minutes.
#1 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 |
#2 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 |
Ending point in Dallas: North Lamar Street (-96.806574,32.783135)
Estimated Travel Time Between Houston and Dallas
The distance between Houston and Dallas 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 Houston and Dallas. The current time is 03:53:46.
| 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 02 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 32.44 liters (8.57 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Houston and Dallas.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Houston to Dallas is $25.89 (diesel $34.22).
Texas gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.02 | $3.45 | $3.78 | $3.99 |
| Total | $25.89 | $29.52 | $32.37 | $34.22 |
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 26, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Houston and Dallas (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
