How far is Melissa, TX from Houston, TX?

Fastest route

The distance between Melissa, Texas and Houston, Texas is approximately 277 miles (446 kilometers). The fastest route, considering current traffic conditions, is via I-45 S. Here are some tips and suggestions for your journey:

Directions

  1. Start by heading west on Cooper St toward Red River St.
  2. Turn left at the 2nd cross street onto McKinney St.
  3. Continue straight to stay on McKinney St.
  4. Continue onto N State Hwy 121.
  5. Use any lane to take the ramp onto TX-121 S/US-75 S.
  6. Continue on TX-121 S/US-75 S.
  7. Keep right at the fork to stay on US-75 S.
  8. Continue onto I-345/US-75 S.
  9. Keep left to continue on US-75.
  10. Use the left 2 lanes to take exit 47C for McKinney St.
  11. Merge onto Bagby St.

Tips & Suggestions

  • 🚗 Plan your journey ahead of time to ensure a smooth trip.
  • ⛽ Make sure to have enough fuel for the journey.
  • 📱 Use a navigation app or GPS device to stay on track.
  • 🚦 Stay updated on traffic conditions and consider alternative routes if necessary.
  • 🥤 Stay hydrated during the drive.
  • 🚫 Observe speed limits and drive safely.
  • 🛣️ Enjoy the scenic views along the way.

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Melissa and Houston is 253.6 miles (408.12 km).

Flight distance from Melissa, TX to Houston, TX is 253.6 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 33 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 30 minutes to travel from Melissa to Houston with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from Melissa, Texas to Houston, Texas is: 279.97 miles (450.56 km) by car.

Driving from Melissa to Houston will take approximately 04 hours 07 minutes.

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#1 Melissa

City in Collin County, Texas, United States

Population 13793
GPS Coordinates 33°17'9"N 96°34'22"W
Latitude 33.2859500
Longitude -96.5727700
Altitude 207
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 Melissa and Houston

The distance between Melissa and Houston is 451 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 05 hours 00 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 Melissa and Houston. The current time is 09:33:26.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 09 hours 19 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 06 hours 59 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 05 hours 35 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 04 hours 39 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 03 hours 59 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 03 hours 43 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 03 hours 29 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 37.4 liters (9.88 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Melissa and Houston.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Melissa to Houston is $29.84 (diesel $39.45).

Texas gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.02 $3.45 $3.78 $3.99
Total $29.84 $34.03 $37.31 $39.45

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 28, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Melissa 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

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Driving distance from Arlington, TX to Melissa 58.72 miles (94 km)

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Driving distance from Corpus Christi, TX to Melissa 435.52 miles (701 km)

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Driving distance from Dallas, TX to Melissa 39.16 miles (63 km)

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Driving distance from Fort Worth, TX to Melissa 66.21 miles (107 km)

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Driving distance from Frisco, TX to Melissa 22.17 miles (36 km)

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Driving distance from Garland, TX to Melissa 130.43 miles (210 km)

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Driving distance from Grand Prairie, TX to Melissa 55.33 miles (89 km)

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Driving distance from Irving, TX to Melissa 45.37 miles (73 km)

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Driving distance from Laredo, TX to Melissa 489.56 miles (788 km)

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Driving distance from McKinney, TX to Melissa 7.34 miles (12 km)

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