How far is Decatur, TX from Houston, TX?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Decatur and Houston is 273.23 miles (439.71 km).
Flight distance from Decatur, TX to Houston, TX is 273.23 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 36 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 33 minutes to travel from Decatur to Houston with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Decatur, Texas to Houston, Texas is: 303.47 miles (488.39 km) by car.
Driving from Decatur to Houston will take approximately 04 hours 31 minutes.
#1 Decatur
City in Texas, USA
| Population | 7572 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 33°14'3"N 97°35'10"W |
| Latitude | 33.2342800 |
| Longitude | -97.5861400 |
| Altitude | 336 |
| 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 Decatur and Houston
The distance between Decatur and Houston is 488 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 05 hours 25 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 Decatur and Houston. The current time is 21:31:34.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10 hours 06 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07 hours 35 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06 hours 04 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05 hours 03 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04 hours 20 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 04 hours 02 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 03 hours 47 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 40.54 liters (10.71 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Decatur and Houston.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Decatur to Houston is $32.35 (diesel $42.76).
Texas gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.02 | $3.45 | $3.78 | $3.99 |
| Total | $32.35 | $36.89 | $40.45 | $42.76 |
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 24, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Decatur and Houston (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
