How far is Houston, TX from Plano, TX?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Houston and Plano is 238.39 miles (383.65 km).
Flight distance from Houston, TX to Plano, TX is 238.39 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 31 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 28 minutes to travel from Houston to Plano with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Houston, Texas to Plano, Texas is: 259.83 miles (418.15 km) by car.
Driving from Houston to Plano will take approximately 03 hours 49 minutes.
#1 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 |
#2 Plano
The second most populous city in Texas and the center of the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area. It is located in northeastern Texas. Plano is known for its technology industry, its many parks and green spaces, and its many attractions, such as the Legoland Discovery Center and the Frontiers of Flight Museum.
| Population | 291296 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 33°1'11"N 96°41'56"W |
| Latitude | 33.0198400 |
| Longitude | -96.6988900 |
| Altitude | 203 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Plano: East 15th Street (-96.698873,33.019694)
Estimated Travel Time Between Houston and Plano
The distance between Houston and Plano is 418 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 04 hours 38 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 Houston and Plano. The current time is 16:08:31.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08 hours 39 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06 hours 29 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05 hours 11 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04 hours 19 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03 hours 42 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 03 hours 27 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 03 hours 14 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 34.71 liters (9.17 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Houston and Plano.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Houston to Plano is $27.7 (diesel $36.61).
Texas gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.02 | $3.45 | $3.78 | $3.99 |
| Total | $27.7 | $31.59 | $34.63 | $36.61 |
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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 Houston and Plano (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
