How far is Merkel, TX from Houston, TX?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Merkel and Houston is 332.56 miles (535.2 km).
Flight distance from Merkel, TX to Houston, TX is 332.56 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 46 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 42 minutes to travel from Merkel to Houston with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Merkel, Texas to Houston, Texas is: 385.27 miles (620.04 km) by car.
Driving from Merkel to Houston will take approximately 06 hours 19 minutes.
#1 Merkel
City in Texas
| Population | 2629 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 32°28'14"N 100°0'46"W |
| Latitude | 32.4706800 |
| Longitude | -100.0128700 |
| Altitude | 570 |
| 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 Merkel and Houston
The distance between Merkel and Houston is 620 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 06 hours 53 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 Merkel and Houston. The current time is 22:43:49.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 12 hours 50 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 09 hours 37 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07 hours 42 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06 hours 25 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05 hours 30 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 05 hours 08 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 04 hours 48 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 51.46 liters (13.6 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Merkel and Houston.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Merkel to Houston is $41.07 (diesel $54.29).
Texas gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.02 | $3.45 | $3.78 | $3.99 |
| Total | $41.07 | $46.84 | $51.35 | $54.29 |
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 25, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Merkel 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 Merkel 238.22 miles (383 km)
Driving distance from Rhode Island, TX to Merkel 269.34 miles (433 km)
