How far is Rockdale, TX from Houston, TX?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Rockdale and Houston is 115.61 miles (186.06 km).
Flight distance from Rockdale, TX to Houston, TX is 115.61 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 16 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 14 minutes to travel from Rockdale to Houston with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Rockdale, Texas to Houston, Texas is: 132.72 miles (213.6 km) by car.
Driving from Rockdale to Houston will take approximately 02 hours 09 minutes.
#1 Rockdale
City in Milam County, Texas
| Population | 5448 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 30°39'20"N 97°0'5"W |
| Latitude | 30.6554800 |
| Longitude | -97.0013700 |
| Altitude | 142 |
| 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 Rockdale and Houston
The distance between Rockdale and Houston is 214 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 02 hours 22 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 Rockdale and Houston. The current time is 02:03:06.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04 hours 25 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03 hours 19 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02 hours 39 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02 hours 12 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01 hours 53 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 01 hours 46 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 01 hours 39 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 17.73 liters (4.68 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Rockdale and Houston.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Rockdale to Houston is $14.15 (diesel $18.7).
Texas gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.02 | $3.45 | $3.78 | $3.99 |
| Total | $14.15 | $16.13 | $17.69 | $18.7 |
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 Rockdale and Houston (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
