How far is Alton, TX from Houston, TX?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Alton and Houston is 300.06 miles (482.9 km).
Flight distance from Alton, TX to Houston, TX is 300.06 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 43 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 39 minutes to travel from Alton to Houston with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Alton, Texas to Houston, Texas is: 362.08 miles (582.71 km) by car.
Driving from Alton to Houston will take approximately 05 hours 43 minutes.
#1 Alton
City in Texas
| Population | 18785 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 26°17'14"N 98°18'48"W |
| Latitude | 26.2872900 |
| Longitude | -98.3133500 |
| Altitude | 49 |
| 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 Alton and Houston
The distance between Alton and Houston is 583 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 06 hours 28 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 Alton and Houston. The current time is 12:38:47.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 12 hours 03 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 09 hours 03 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07 hours 14 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06 hours 02 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05 hours 10 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 04 hours 49 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 04 hours 31 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 48.37 liters (12.78 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Alton and Houston.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Alton to Houston is $38.6 (diesel $51.02).
Texas gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.02 | $3.45 | $3.78 | $3.99 |
| Total | $38.6 | $44.02 | $48.26 | $51.02 |
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 April 19, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Alton and Houston (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
