How far is West Columbia, TX from Houston, TX?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between West Columbia and Houston is 46.04 miles (74.09 km).
Flight distance from West Columbia, TX to Houston, TX is 46.04 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 06 minutes.
Driving distance
The driving distance from West Columbia, Texas to Houston, Texas is: 54.42 miles (87.58 km) by car.
Driving from West Columbia to Houston will take approximately 01 hours 02 minutes.
#1 West Columbia
City in Texas, United States
| Population | 3830 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 29°8'38"N 95°38'43"W |
| Latitude | 29.1438600 |
| Longitude | -95.6452200 |
| Altitude | 11 |
| 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 West Columbia and Houston
The distance between West Columbia and Houston is 88 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 00 hours 58 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 West Columbia and Houston. The current time is 22:16:10.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01 hours 48 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01 hours 21 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01 hours 05 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00 hours 54 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00 hours 46 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 00 hours 43 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 00 hours 40 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 7.27 liters (1.92 gallon) of gas to cover the route between West Columbia and Houston.
The estimated cost of gas to go from West Columbia to Houston is $5.8 (diesel $7.67).
Texas gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.02 | $3.45 | $3.78 | $3.99 |
| Total | $5.8 | $6.62 | $7.25 | $7.67 |
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 21, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between West Columbia and Houston (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
