How far is Plano, TX from Houston, TX?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Plano and Houston is 238.39 miles (383.65 km).
Flight distance from Plano, TX to Houston, TX is 238.39 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 31 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 28 minutes to travel from Plano to Houston with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Plano, Texas to Houston, Texas is: 259.6 miles (417.79 km) by car.
Driving from Plano to Houston will take approximately 03 hours 50 minutes.
#1 Plano
The second most populous city in Texas and the center of the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area. It is located in northeastern Texas. Plano is known for its technology industry, its many parks and green spaces, and its many attractions, such as the Legoland Discovery Center and the Frontiers of Flight Museum.
| Population | 291296 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 33°1'11"N 96°41'56"W |
| Latitude | 33.0198400 |
| Longitude | -96.6988900 |
| Altitude | 203 |
| 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 Plano and Houston
The distance between Plano and Houston is 418 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 04 hours 38 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 Plano and Houston. The current time is 08:56:03.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08 hours 38 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06 hours 29 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05 hours 11 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04 hours 19 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03 hours 42 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 03 hours 27 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 03 hours 14 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 34.68 liters (9.16 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Plano and Houston.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Plano to Houston is $27.67 (diesel $36.58).
Texas gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.02 | $3.45 | $3.78 | $3.99 |
| Total | $27.67 | $31.56 | $34.6 | $36.58 |
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 05, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Plano and Houston (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
