How far is Rio Grande City, TX from Houston, TX?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Rio Grande City and Houston is 314.71 miles (506.48 km).
Flight distance from Rio Grande City, TX to Houston, TX is 314.71 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 42 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 38 minutes to travel from Rio Grande City to Houston with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Rio Grande City, Texas to Houston, Texas is: 355.88 miles (572.73 km) by car.
Driving from Rio Grande City to Houston will take approximately 05 hours 54 minutes.
#1 Rio Grande City
City in Starr County, Texas, United States
| Population | 14511 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 26°22'47"N 98°49'13"W |
| Latitude | 26.3797900 |
| Longitude | -98.8203000 |
| Altitude | 53 |
| 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 Rio Grande City and Houston
The distance between Rio Grande City and Houston is 573 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 06 hours 21 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 Rio Grande City and Houston. The current time is 13:07:23.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11 hours 51 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08 hours 53 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07 hours 07 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05 hours 55 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05 hours 05 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 04 hours 44 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 04 hours 26 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 47.54 liters (12.56 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Rio Grande City and Houston.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Rio Grande City to Houston is $37.94 (diesel $50.14).
Texas gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.02 | $3.45 | $3.78 | $3.99 |
| Total | $37.94 | $43.26 | $47.43 | $50.14 |
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 29, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Rio Grande City and Houston (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
