How far is Rockwall, TX from Houston, TX?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Rockwall and Houston is 228.24 miles (367.32 km).

Flight distance from Rockwall, TX to Houston, TX is 228.24 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 31 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 28 minutes to travel from Rockwall to Houston with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from Rockwall, Texas to Houston, Texas is: 261.2 miles (420.37 km) by car.

Driving from Rockwall to Houston will take approximately 03 hours 52 minutes.

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#1 Rockwall

A city in Rockwall County, Texas. It is located on Lake Ray Hubbard in the Dallas–Fort Worth metropolitan area. Rockwall is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Rockwall Historical Society and the Rockwall Arts Center.

Population 47415
GPS Coordinates 32°55'52"N 96°27'35"W
Latitude 32.9312300
Longitude -96.4597100
Altitude 180
Country United States
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#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

Estimated Travel Time Between Rockwall and Houston

The distance between Rockwall and Houston is 420 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 04 hours 40 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 Rockwall and Houston. The current time is 01:11:48.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 08 hours 42 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 06 hours 31 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 05 hours 13 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 04 hours 21 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 03 hours 43 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 03 hours 28 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 03 hours 15 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 34.89 liters (9.22 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Rockwall and Houston.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Rockwall to Houston is $27.84 (diesel $36.8).

Texas gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.02 $3.45 $3.78 $3.99
Total $27.84 $31.75 $34.81 $36.8

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 March 29, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Rockwall and Houston (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.

Distance to Other Cities

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Driving distance from Fort Worth, TX to Rockwall 57.05 miles (92 km)

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Driving distance from Frisco, TX to Rockwall 36.35 miles (59 km)

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