How far is Waco, TX from Houston, TX?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Waco and Houston is 162.67 miles (261.8 km).
Flight distance from Waco, TX to Houston, TX is 162.67 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 22 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 20 minutes to travel from Waco to Houston with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Waco, Texas to Houston, Texas is: 185.14 miles (297.95 km) by car.
Driving from Waco to Houston will take approximately 02 hours 50 minutes.
#1 Waco
The 11th most populous city in Texas. It is located on the Brazos River in central Texas. Waco is known for its many colleges and universities, its many parks and green spaces, and its many attractions, such as the Baylor University and the Dr Pepper Museum.
| Population | 141377 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 31°32'58"N 97°8'48"W |
| Latitude | 31.5493300 |
| Longitude | -97.1466700 |
| Altitude | 143 |
| 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 Waco and Houston
The distance between Waco and Houston is 298 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 03 hours 18 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 Waco and Houston. The current time is 10:54:30.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06 hours 10 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04 hours 37 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03 hours 42 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03 hours 05 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02 hours 38 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 02 hours 28 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 02 hours 18 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 24.73 liters (6.53 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Waco and Houston.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Waco to Houston is $19.74 (diesel $26.09).
Texas gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.02 | $3.45 | $3.78 | $3.99 |
| Total | $19.74 | $22.51 | $24.67 | $26.09 |
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 24, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Waco and Houston (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
