How far is Porter Heights, TX from Houston, TX?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Porter Heights and Houston is 26.96 miles (43.39 km).
Flight distance from Porter Heights, TX to Houston, TX is 26.96 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 04 minutes.
Driving distance
The driving distance from Porter Heights, Texas to Houston, Texas is: 36.66 miles (59 km) by car.
Driving from Porter Heights to Houston will take approximately 00 hours 39 minutes.
#1 Porter Heights
Census designated place
| Population | 1653 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 30°9'7"N 95°19'19"W |
| Latitude | 30.1518800 |
| Longitude | -95.3218800 |
| Altitude | 38 |
| 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 Porter Heights and Houston
The distance between Porter Heights and Houston is 59 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 00 hours 39 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 Porter Heights and Houston. The current time is 08:37:04.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01 hours 13 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00 hours 54 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00 hours 43 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00 hours 36 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00 hours 31 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 00 hours 29 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 00 hours 27 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 4.9 liters (1.29 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Porter Heights and Houston.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Porter Heights to Houston is $3.91 (diesel $5.17).
Texas gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.02 | $3.45 | $3.78 | $3.99 |
| Total | $3.91 | $4.46 | $4.89 | $5.17 |
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 10, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Porter Heights and Houston (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
