How far is Rusk, TX from Houston, TX?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Rusk and Houston is 141.02 miles (226.94 km).
Flight distance from Rusk, TX to Houston, TX is 141.02 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 19 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 17 minutes to travel from Rusk to Houston with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Rusk, Texas to Houston, Texas is: 163.43 miles (263.01 km) by car.
Driving from Rusk to Houston will take approximately 02 hours 42 minutes.
#1 Rusk
City in Cherokee County, Texas
| Population | 5664 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 31°47'46"N 95°9'1"W |
| Latitude | 31.7960100 |
| Longitude | -95.1502200 |
| Altitude | 158 |
| 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 Rusk and Houston
The distance between Rusk and Houston is 263 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 02 hours 55 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 Rusk and Houston. The current time is 09:47:07.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05 hours 26 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04 hours 05 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03 hours 16 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02 hours 43 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02 hours 20 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 02 hours 10 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 02 hours 02 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 21.83 liters (5.77 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Rusk and Houston.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Rusk to Houston is $17.42 (diesel $23.03).
Texas gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.02 | $3.45 | $3.78 | $3.99 |
| Total | $17.42 | $19.87 | $21.78 | $23.03 |
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 Rusk and Houston (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
