How far is La Paloma, TX from Houston, TX?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between La Paloma and Houston is 292.83 miles (471.27 km).
Flight distance from La Paloma, TX to Houston, TX is 292.83 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 41 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 37 minutes to travel from La Paloma to Houston with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from La Paloma, Texas to Houston, Texas is: 342.04 miles (550.46 km) by car.
Driving from La Paloma to Houston will take approximately 05 hours 31 minutes.
#1 La Paloma
La Paloma, in Cameron County, Texas, United States, is a census-designated place (CDP). At the 2010 census, the population was 2,903, up from 354 at the 2000 census, when they were drawn to occupy a much smaller area. It is part of the Metropolitan Statistical Area of Brownsville–Harlingen. In Spanish, La Paloma means 'the dove.'
| Population | 2903 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 26°2'45"N 97°40'3"W |
| Latitude | 26.0459100 |
| Longitude | -97.6674900 |
| Altitude | 15 |
| 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 La Paloma and Houston
The distance between La Paloma and Houston is 550 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 06 hours 06 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 La Paloma and Houston. The current time is 08:05:58.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11 hours 23 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08 hours 33 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06 hours 50 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05 hours 42 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04 hours 53 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 04 hours 33 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 04 hours 16 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 45.69 liters (12.07 gallon) of gas to cover the route between La Paloma and Houston.
The estimated cost of gas to go from La Paloma to Houston is $36.46 (diesel $48.19).
Texas gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.02 | $3.45 | $3.78 | $3.99 |
| Total | $36.46 | $41.58 | $45.59 | $48.19 |
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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 La Paloma and Houston (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
