How far is Rio Hondo, TX from Houston, TX?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Rio Hondo and Houston is 278.79 miles (448.68 km).
Flight distance from Rio Hondo, TX to Houston, TX is 278.79 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 40 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 36 minutes to travel from Rio Hondo to Houston with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Rio Hondo, Texas to Houston, Texas is: 333.36 miles (536.49 km) by car.
Driving from Rio Hondo to Houston will take approximately 05 hours 22 minutes.
#1 Rio Hondo
City in Texas, USA
| Population | 2639 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 26°14'7"N 97°34'55"W |
| Latitude | 26.2353500 |
| Longitude | -97.5819300 |
| Altitude | 8 |
| 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 Hondo and Houston
The distance between Rio Hondo and Houston is 536 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 05 hours 57 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 Hondo and Houston. The current time is 18:56:24.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11 hours 06 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08 hours 20 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06 hours 40 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05 hours 33 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04 hours 45 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 04 hours 26 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 04 hours 09 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 44.53 liters (11.76 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Rio Hondo and Houston.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Rio Hondo to Houston is $35.54 (diesel $46.97).
Texas gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.02 | $3.45 | $3.78 | $3.99 |
| Total | $35.54 | $40.52 | $44.43 | $46.97 |
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 23, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Rio Hondo and Houston (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
