How far is Richmond, TX from Houston, TX?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Richmond and Houston is 26.95 miles (43.36 km).
Flight distance from Richmond, TX to Houston, TX is 26.95 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 03 minutes.
Driving distance
The driving distance from Richmond, Texas to Houston, Texas is: 28.79 miles (46.33 km) by car.
Driving from Richmond to Houston will take approximately 00 hours 42 minutes.
#1 Richmond
City in Texas, United States of America
| Population | 12483 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 29°34'56"N 95°45'39"W |
| Latitude | 29.5821800 |
| Longitude | -95.7607800 |
| Altitude | 28 |
| 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 Richmond and Houston
The distance between Richmond and Houston is 46 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 00 hours 30 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 Richmond and Houston. The current time is 12:49:11.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00 hours 57 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00 hours 43 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00 hours 34 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00 hours 28 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00 hours 24 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 00 hours 23 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 00 hours 21 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 3.85 liters (1.02 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Richmond and Houston.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Richmond to Houston is $3.07 (diesel $4.06).
Texas gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.02 | $3.45 | $3.78 | $3.99 |
| Total | $3.07 | $3.5 | $3.84 | $4.06 |
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 Richmond and Houston (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
