How far is Elsa, TX from Houston, TX?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Elsa and Houston is 288.42 miles (464.17 km).
Flight distance from Elsa, TX to Houston, TX is 288.42 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 40 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 36 minutes to travel from Elsa to Houston with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Elsa, Texas to Houston, Texas is: 332.25 miles (534.71 km) by car.
Driving from Elsa to Houston will take approximately 05 hours 13 minutes.
#1 Elsa
City in Hidalgo County, Texas, United States
| Population | 7120 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 26°17'36"N 97°59'35"W |
| Latitude | 26.2934000 |
| Longitude | -97.9930600 |
| Altitude | 21 |
| 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 Elsa and Houston
The distance between Elsa and Houston is 535 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 05 hours 56 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 Elsa and Houston. The current time is 20:15:24.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11 hours 04 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08 hours 18 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06 hours 38 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05 hours 32 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04 hours 44 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 04 hours 25 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 04 hours 08 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 44.38 liters (11.72 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Elsa and Houston.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Elsa to Houston is $35.42 (diesel $46.81).
Texas gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.02 | $3.45 | $3.78 | $3.99 |
| Total | $35.42 | $40.39 | $44.28 | $46.81 |
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 25, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Elsa and Houston (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
