How far is Murphy, TX from Houston, TX?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Murphy and Houston is 236.46 miles (380.54 km).
Flight distance from Murphy, TX to Houston, TX is 236.46 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 32 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 29 minutes to travel from Murphy to Houston with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Murphy, Texas to Houston, Texas is: 267.04 miles (429.76 km) by car.
Driving from Murphy to Houston will take approximately 03 hours 59 minutes.
#1 Murphy
City in Collin County, Texas, United States
| Population | 20844 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 33°0'54"N 96°36'47"W |
| Latitude | 33.0151200 |
| Longitude | -96.6130500 |
| Altitude | 177 |
| 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 Murphy and Houston
The distance between Murphy and Houston is 430 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 04 hours 46 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 Murphy and Houston. The current time is 11:27:52.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08 hours 53 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06 hours 40 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05 hours 20 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04 hours 27 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03 hours 48 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 03 hours 33 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 03 hours 19 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 35.67 liters (9.42 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Murphy and Houston.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Murphy to Houston is $28.47 (diesel $37.63).
Texas gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.02 | $3.45 | $3.78 | $3.99 |
| Total | $28.47 | $32.46 | $35.59 | $37.63 |
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 Murphy and Houston (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
