How far is Rockport, TX from Houston, TX?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Rockport and Houston is 158.05 miles (254.35 km).
Flight distance from Rockport, TX to Houston, TX is 158.05 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 22 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 20 minutes to travel from Rockport to Houston with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Rockport, Texas to Houston, Texas is: 188.13 miles (302.77 km) by car.
Driving from Rockport to Houston will take approximately 03 hours 12 minutes.
#1 Rockport
Seaside city of Rockport is located in the state of Texas. Rockport Beach, with its fishing piers and abundant birds, is located here. Exploring Gulf Coast history, the Texas Maritime Museum features displays on shipbuilding, oil drilling as well as pirates. Nearby there are changing local displays of art and a sculpture garden in the Rockport Center for the Arts. There are gardens and an educational center at Fulton Mansion, a 19th-century mansion that has been restored.
| Population | 10847 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 28°1'15"N 97°3'22"W |
| Latitude | 28.0207700 |
| Longitude | -97.0560100 |
| Altitude | 2 |
| 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 Rockport and Houston
The distance between Rockport and Houston is 303 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 03 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 Rockport and Houston. The current time is 12:02:12.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06 hours 16 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04 hours 42 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03 hours 45 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03 hours 08 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02 hours 41 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 02 hours 30 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 02 hours 20 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 25.13 liters (6.64 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Rockport and Houston.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Rockport to Houston is $20.06 (diesel $26.51).
Texas gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.02 | $3.45 | $3.78 | $3.99 |
| Total | $20.06 | $22.87 | $25.07 | $26.51 |
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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 26, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Rockport and Houston (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
