How far is Plains, TX from Houston, TX?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Plains and Houston is 429.69 miles (691.52 km).
Flight distance from Plains, TX to Houston, TX is 429.69 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 59 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 53 minutes to travel from Plains to Houston with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Plains, Texas to Houston, Texas is: 491.07 miles (790.3 km) by car.
Driving from Plains to Houston will take approximately 08 hours 00 minutes.
#1 Plains
Town in Texas, United States
| Population | 1655 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 32°54'44"N 101°38'41"W |
| Latitude | 32.9123200 |
| Longitude | -101.6445900 |
| Altitude | 901 |
| 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 Plains and Houston
The distance between Plains and Houston is 790 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 08 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 Plains and Houston. The current time is 22:35:39.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 16 hours 21 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 12 hours 16 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 09 hours 49 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 08 hours 11 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 07 hours 00 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 06 hours 32 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 06 hours 07 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 65.6 liters (17.33 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Plains and Houston.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Plains to Houston is $52.35 (diesel $69.19).
Texas gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.02 | $3.45 | $3.78 | $3.99 |
| Total | $52.35 | $59.7 | $65.45 | $69.19 |
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 24, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Plains 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 Plains 342.56 miles (551 km)
Driving distance from Rhode Island, TX to Plains 382.92 miles (616 km)
