How far is Mercedes, TX from Houston, TX?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Mercedes and Houston is 294.18 miles (473.44 km).
Flight distance from Mercedes, TX to Houston, TX is 294.18 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 41 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 37 minutes to travel from Mercedes to Houston with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Mercedes, Texas to Houston, Texas is: 340.79 miles (548.45 km) by car.
Driving from Mercedes to Houston will take approximately 05 hours 28 minutes.
#1 Mercedes
City in Texas, USA
| Population | 16598 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 26°8'59"N 97°54'49"W |
| Latitude | 26.1498000 |
| Longitude | -97.9136100 |
| Altitude | 21 |
| 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 Mercedes and Houston
The distance between Mercedes and Houston is 548 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 06 hours 05 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 Mercedes and Houston. The current time is 02:39:40.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11 hours 21 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08 hours 31 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06 hours 48 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05 hours 40 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04 hours 52 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 04 hours 32 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 04 hours 15 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 45.52 liters (12.03 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Mercedes and Houston.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Mercedes to Houston is $36.33 (diesel $48.02).
Texas gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.02 | $3.45 | $3.78 | $3.99 |
| Total | $36.33 | $41.43 | $45.42 | $48.02 |
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 22, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Mercedes and Houston (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
