How far is Scissors, TX from Houston, TX?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Scissors and Houston is 299.38 miles (481.81 km).
Flight distance from Scissors, TX to Houston, TX is 299.38 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 42 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 38 minutes to travel from Scissors to Houston with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Scissors, Texas to Houston, Texas is: 352 miles (566.5 km) by car.
Driving from Scissors to Houston will take approximately 05 hours 39 minutes.
#1 Scissors
Census-designated place in Texas, United States
| Population | 3186 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 26°8'23"N 98°3'14"W |
| Latitude | 26.1398000 |
| Longitude | -98.0538900 |
| Altitude | 24 |
| 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 Scissors and Houston
The distance between Scissors and Houston is 566 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 06 hours 17 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 Scissors and Houston. The current time is 01:11:31.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11 hours 43 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08 hours 48 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07 hours 02 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05 hours 52 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05 hours 01 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 04 hours 41 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 04 hours 23 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 47.02 liters (12.42 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Scissors and Houston.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Scissors to Houston is $37.52 (diesel $49.6).
Texas gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.02 | $3.45 | $3.78 | $3.99 |
| Total | $37.52 | $42.79 | $46.91 | $49.6 |
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 29, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Scissors and Houston (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
