How far is San Marcos, TX from Houston, TX?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between San Marcos and Houston is 154.76 miles (249.06 km).

Flight distance from San Marcos, TX to Houston, TX is 154.76 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 19 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 18 minutes to travel from San Marcos to Houston with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from San Marcos, Texas to Houston, Texas is: 165.16 miles (265.81 km) by car.

Driving from San Marcos to Houston will take approximately 02 hours 41 minutes.

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#1 San Marcos

The most populous city in Hays County, Texas. It is located in the Austin metropolitan area. San Marcos is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the San Marcos State University campus and the San Marcos Aquatic Center.

Population 66350
GPS Coordinates 29°52'60"N 97°56'29"W
Latitude 29.8832700
Longitude -97.9413900
Altitude 188
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 San Marcos and Houston

The distance between San Marcos and Houston is 266 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 02 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 San Marcos and Houston. The current time is 17:16:30.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 05 hours 30 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 04 hours 07 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 03 hours 18 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 02 hours 45 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 02 hours 21 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 02 hours 12 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 02 hours 03 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 22.06 liters (5.83 gallon) of gas to cover the route between San Marcos and Houston.
The estimated cost of gas to go from San Marcos to Houston is $17.61 (diesel $23.27).

Texas gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.02 $3.45 $3.78 $3.99
Total $17.61 $20.08 $22.01 $23.27

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 28, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between San Marcos 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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