How far is San Benito, TX from Houston, TX?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between San Benito and Houston is 286.49 miles (461.06 km).
Flight distance from San Benito, TX to Houston, TX is 286.49 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 40 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 36 minutes to travel from San Benito to Houston with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from San Benito, Texas to Houston, Texas is: 335.07 miles (539.24 km) by car.
Driving from San Benito to Houston will take approximately 05 hours 06 minutes.
#1 San Benito
In Cameron County, Texas, USA, San Benito is a town. At the 2010 census, its population was 24,250 people. San Benito celebrated the 100th anniversary of its designation on April 3, 2007. From April to May 1907, the post office was called 'Diaz.' On November 17, 2007, the San Benito Museum, Freddy Fender Museum, and Conjunto Music Museum opened in the same building. On October 25, 1975, Freddy Fender welcomed his hometown of San Benito, population 15,177, on the television show Hee Haw. The Brownsville-Harlingen-Raymondville and the Matamoros-Brownsville metropolitan areas comprise San Benito.
| Population | 24085 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 26°7'57"N 97°37'52"W |
| Latitude | 26.1325800 |
| Longitude | -97.6311000 |
| Altitude | 11 |
| 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 San Benito and Houston
The distance between San Benito and Houston is 539 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 05 hours 59 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 San Benito and Houston. The current time is 00:38:59.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11 hours 09 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08 hours 22 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06 hours 42 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05 hours 35 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04 hours 47 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 04 hours 28 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 04 hours 10 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 44.76 liters (11.82 gallon) of gas to cover the route between San Benito and Houston.
The estimated cost of gas to go from San Benito to Houston is $35.72 (diesel $47.21).
Texas gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.02 | $3.45 | $3.78 | $3.99 |
| Total | $35.72 | $40.73 | $44.66 | $47.21 |
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 16, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between San Benito and Houston (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
