How far is Galveston, TX from Houston, TX?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Galveston and Houston is 46.63 miles (75.05 km).

Flight distance from Galveston, TX to Houston, TX is 46.63 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 06 minutes.

Driving distance

The driving distance from Galveston, Texas to Houston, Texas is: 51.62 miles (83.07 km) by car.

Driving from Galveston to Houston will take approximately 00 hours 58 minutes.

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#1 Galveston

A city in Galveston County, Texas. It is located on Galveston Island in the southeastern part of the state. Galveston is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Galveston Historical Foundation and the Galveston Seawall.

Population 50085
GPS Coordinates 29°18'5"N 94°47'52"W
Latitude 29.3013500
Longitude -94.7977000
Altitude 2
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 Galveston and Houston

The distance between Galveston and Houston is 83 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 00 hours 55 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 Galveston and Houston. The current time is 04:49:48.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 01 hours 43 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 01 hours 17 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 01 hours 01 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 00 hours 51 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 00 hours 44 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 00 hours 41 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 00 hours 38 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 6.89 liters (1.82 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Galveston and Houston.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Galveston to Houston is $5.5 (diesel $7.27).

Texas gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.02 $3.45 $3.78 $3.99
Total $5.5 $6.27 $6.88 $7.27

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 29, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Galveston 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 Galveston 309.53 miles (498 km)

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Driving distance from Austin, TX to Galveston 219.1 miles (353 km)

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Driving distance from Corpus Christi, TX to Galveston 251.46 miles (405 km)

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Driving distance from Dallas, TX to Galveston 294.09 miles (473 km)

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Driving distance from Fort Worth, TX to Galveston 315.71 miles (508 km)

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Driving distance from Frisco, TX to Galveston 320.45 miles (516 km)

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Driving distance from Garland, TX to Galveston 337.69 miles (543 km)

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Driving distance from Grand Prairie, TX to Galveston 305.3 miles (491 km)

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Driving distance from Irving, TX to Galveston 307.85 miles (495 km)

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Driving distance from Laredo, TX to Galveston 358.89 miles (578 km)

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Driving distance from McKinney, TX to Galveston 323.87 miles (521 km)

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