How far is Elgin, TX from Houston, TX?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Elgin and Houston is 126.67 miles (203.86 km).
Flight distance from Elgin, TX to Houston, TX is 126.67 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 16 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 14 minutes to travel from Elgin to Houston with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Elgin, Texas to Houston, Texas is: 137.35 miles (221.05 km) by car.
Driving from Elgin to Houston will take approximately 02 hours 11 minutes.
#1 Elgin
City in Bastrop and Travis Counties in the U.S. state of Texas
| Population | 10756 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 30°20'59"N 97°22'13"W |
| Latitude | 30.3496500 |
| Longitude | -97.3702700 |
| Altitude | 177 |
| 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 Elgin and Houston
The distance between Elgin and Houston is 221 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 02 hours 27 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 Elgin and Houston. The current time is 05:11:57.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04 hours 34 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03 hours 26 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02 hours 44 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02 hours 17 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01 hours 57 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 01 hours 49 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 01 hours 42 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 18.35 liters (4.85 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Elgin and Houston.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Elgin to Houston is $14.64 (diesel $19.35).
Texas gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.02 | $3.45 | $3.78 | $3.99 |
| Total | $14.64 | $16.7 | $18.31 | $19.35 |
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 Elgin and Houston (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
