How far is Harlingen, TX from Houston, TX?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Harlingen and Houston is 284.93 miles (458.54 km).

Flight distance from Harlingen, TX to Houston, TX is 284.93 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 39 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 35 minutes to travel from Harlingen to Houston with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from Harlingen, Texas to Houston, Texas is: 329.08 miles (529.6 km) by car.

Driving from Harlingen to Houston will take approximately 05 hours 01 minutes.

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#1 Harlingen

The most populous city in Cameron County, Texas. It is located on the Gulf of Mexico in extreme southern Texas. Harlingen is known for its many beaches, its many parks and green spaces, and its many attractions, such as the Harlingen Arts and Heritage Museum and the Harlingen International Airport.

Population 65176
GPS Coordinates 26°11'26"N 97°41'46"W
Latitude 26.1906300
Longitude -97.6961000
Altitude 12
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 Harlingen and Houston

The distance between Harlingen and Houston is 530 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 05 hours 53 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 Harlingen and Houston. The current time is 07:47:18.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 10 hours 57 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 08 hours 13 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 06 hours 34 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 05 hours 29 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 04 hours 42 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 04 hours 23 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 04 hours 06 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 43.96 liters (11.61 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Harlingen and Houston.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Harlingen to Houston is $35.08 (diesel $46.37).

Texas gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.02 $3.45 $3.78 $3.99
Total $35.08 $40 $43.86 $46.37

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 Harlingen and Houston (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.

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