How far is Leander, TX from Houston, TX?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Leander and Houston is 159.04 miles (255.94 km).
Flight distance from Leander, TX to Houston, TX is 159.04 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 21 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 19 minutes to travel from Leander to Houston with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Leander, Texas to Houston, Texas is: 178.05 miles (286.55 km) by car.
Driving from Leander to Houston will take approximately 02 hours 51 minutes.
#1 Leander
The fifth most populous city in Williamson County, Texas. It is located in the Austin metropolitan area. Leander is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Leander Historical Museum and the Leander Civic Center.
| Population | 70519 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 30°34'44"N 97°51'11"W |
| Latitude | 30.5788100 |
| Longitude | -97.8530700 |
| Altitude | 298 |
| 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 Leander and Houston
The distance between Leander and Houston is 287 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 03 hours 11 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 Leander and Houston. The current time is 09:12:26.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05 hours 55 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04 hours 27 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03 hours 33 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02 hours 58 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02 hours 32 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 02 hours 22 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 02 hours 13 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 23.78 liters (6.28 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Leander and Houston.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Leander to Houston is $18.98 (diesel $25.09).
Texas gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.02 | $3.45 | $3.78 | $3.99 |
| Total | $18.98 | $21.64 | $23.73 | $25.09 |
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 May 08, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Leander and Houston (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
