How far is Jonestown, TX from Houston, TX?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Jonestown and Houston is 161.13 miles (259.31 km).
Flight distance from Jonestown, TX to Houston, TX is 161.13 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 21 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 19 minutes to travel from Jonestown to Houston with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Jonestown, Texas to Houston, Texas is: 180.75 miles (290.89 km) by car.
Driving from Jonestown to Houston will take approximately 03 hours 03 minutes.
#1 Jonestown
Former community established by the Peoples Temple, known for a mass death event on November 18, 1978
| Population | 2169 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 30°29'44"N 97°55'24"W |
| Latitude | 30.4954700 |
| Longitude | -97.9233500 |
| Altitude | 248 |
| 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 Jonestown and Houston
The distance between Jonestown and Houston is 291 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 03 hours 13 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 Jonestown and Houston. The current time is 03:35:07.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06 hours 01 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04 hours 31 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03 hours 36 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03 hours 00 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02 hours 34 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 02 hours 24 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 02 hours 15 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 24.14 liters (6.38 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Jonestown and Houston.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Jonestown to Houston is $19.27 (diesel $25.47).
Texas gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.02 | $3.45 | $3.78 | $3.99 |
| Total | $19.27 | $21.97 | $24.09 | $25.47 |
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 29, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Jonestown 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
Driving distance from Montopolis, TX to Jonestown 32.23 miles (52 km)
Driving distance from Rhode Island, TX to Jonestown 159.65 miles (257 km)
