How far is Taft, TX from Houston, TX?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Taft and Houston is 174.25 miles (280.43 km).
Flight distance from Taft, TX to Houston, TX is 174.25 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 23 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 21 minutes to travel from Taft to Houston with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Taft, Texas to Houston, Texas is: 197.39 miles (317.66 km) by car.
Driving from Taft to Houston will take approximately 03 hours 12 minutes.
#1 Taft
City in San Patricio County, Texas, United States
| Population | 2886 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 27°58'44"N 97°23'55"W |
| Latitude | 27.9789100 |
| Longitude | -97.3986000 |
| Altitude | 15 |
| 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 Taft and Houston
The distance between Taft and Houston is 318 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 03 hours 31 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 Taft and Houston. The current time is 18:05:40.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06 hours 34 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04 hours 56 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03 hours 56 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03 hours 17 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02 hours 49 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 02 hours 37 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 02 hours 27 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 26.37 liters (6.97 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Taft and Houston.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Taft to Houston is $21.04 (diesel $27.81).
Texas gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.02 | $3.45 | $3.78 | $3.99 |
| Total | $21.04 | $24 | $26.31 | $27.81 |
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 May 01, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Taft 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
Driving distance from Montopolis, TX to Taft 173.87 miles (280 km)
Driving distance from Rhode Island, TX to Taft 322.39 miles (519 km)
