How far is Denton, TX from Houston, TX?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Denton and Houston is 260.27 miles (418.86 km).

Flight distance from Denton, TX to Houston, TX is 260.27 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 33 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 30 minutes to travel from Denton to Houston with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from Denton, Texas to Houston, Texas is: 281.34 miles (452.78 km) by car.

Driving from Denton to Houston will take approximately 04 hours 14 minutes.

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#1 Denton

The seventh most populous city in Texas. It is located in the Dallas–Fort Worth metropolitan area. Denton is known for its many colleges and universities, its many parks and green spaces, and its many attractions, such as the University of North Texas and the Denton Civic Center.

Population 147515
GPS Coordinates 33°12'53"N 97°7'59"W
Latitude 33.2148400
Longitude -97.1330700
Altitude 201
Country United States
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#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

Estimated Travel Time Between Denton and Houston

The distance between Denton and Houston is 453 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 05 hours 01 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 Denton and Houston. The current time is 12:20:59.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 09 hours 22 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 07 hours 02 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 05 hours 37 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 04 hours 41 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 04 hours 01 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 03 hours 45 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 03 hours 30 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 37.58 liters (9.93 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Denton and Houston.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Denton to Houston is $29.99 (diesel $39.64).

Texas gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.02 $3.45 $3.78 $3.99
Total $29.99 $34.2 $37.5 $39.64

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 March 28, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Denton and Houston (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.

Distance to Other Cities

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Driving distance from Arlington, TX to Denton 45.31 miles (73 km)

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Driving distance from Austin, TX to Denton 226.01 miles (364 km)

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Driving distance from Corpus Christi, TX to Denton 457.1 miles (736 km)

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Driving distance from Dallas, TX to Denton 38.27 miles (62 km)

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Driving distance from Fort Worth, TX to Denton 39.13 miles (63 km)

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Driving distance from Frisco, TX to Denton 25.93 miles (42 km)

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Driving distance from Garland, TX to Denton 180.1 miles (290 km)

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Driving distance from Grand Prairie, TX to Denton 41.92 miles (67 km)

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