How far is Marfa, TX from Houston, TX?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Marfa and Houston is 519.13 miles (835.45 km).
Flight distance from Marfa, TX to Houston, TX is 519.13 miles. Estimated flight time is 01 hours 12 minutes.
It takes 01 hours 05 minutes to travel from Marfa to Houston with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Marfa, Texas to Houston, Texas is: 599.44 miles (964.71 km) by car.
Driving from Marfa to Houston will take approximately 09 hours 09 minutes.
#1 Marfa
Small town in western Texas
| Population | 1591 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 30°18'35"N 104°1'17"W |
| Latitude | 30.3097300 |
| Longitude | -104.0213400 |
| Altitude | 1428 |
| 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 Marfa and Houston
The distance between Marfa and Houston is 965 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 10 hours 43 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 Marfa and Houston. The current time is 15:54:29.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 19 hours 58 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 14 hours 59 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 11 hours 59 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 09 hours 59 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 08 hours 33 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 07 hours 59 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 07 hours 28 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 80.07 liters (21.15 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Marfa and Houston.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Marfa to Houston is $63.9 (diesel $84.46).
Texas gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.02 | $3.45 | $3.78 | $3.99 |
| Total | $63.9 | $72.87 | $79.89 | $84.46 |
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 02, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Marfa 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 Marfa 434.68 miles (700 km)
Driving distance from Rhode Island, TX to Marfa 548.46 miles (883 km)
