How far is Princeton, TX from Houston, TX?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Princeton and Houston is 245.36 miles (394.87 km).
Flight distance from Princeton, TX to Houston, TX is 245.36 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 33 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 30 minutes to travel from Princeton to Houston with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Princeton, Texas to Houston, Texas is: 280.85 miles (451.99 km) by car.
Driving from Princeton to Houston will take approximately 04 hours 15 minutes.
#1 Princeton
City in Collin County, Texas, United States
| Population | 15699 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 33°10'48"N 96°29'53"W |
| Latitude | 33.1801200 |
| Longitude | -96.4980400 |
| Altitude | 175 |
| 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 Princeton and Houston
The distance between Princeton and Houston is 452 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 05 hours 01 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 Princeton and Houston. The current time is 23:07:54.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09 hours 21 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07 hours 01 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05 hours 37 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04 hours 40 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04 hours 00 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 03 hours 44 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 03 hours 30 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 37.51 liters (9.91 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Princeton and Houston.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Princeton to Houston is $29.94 (diesel $39.57).
Texas gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.02 | $3.45 | $3.78 | $3.99 |
| Total | $29.94 | $34.14 | $37.43 | $39.57 |
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 Princeton and Houston (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
