Houston to Texas City: Road Trip Guide & Distance

38.3 miles 61.6 km · straight line
41.8 miles actual route 67.2 km · driving distance
52min estimated drive time
$4 - $5 estimated fuel cost
~35min flight time · usually no direct flights
133° SE bearing direction

How far is Houston from Texas City?

The distance from Houston to Texas City is 38.3 miles (61.6 km) as the crow flies. Texas City is located SE of Houston. By car, the driving distance is approximately 41.8 miles, taking about 52min. A direct flight would take roughly 35min. Both are located in United States.

This is a very short trip, perfect for a quick morning drive or an easy commute. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. Given the short distance, driving or taking a train is often faster and more convenient than dealing with airport security and flight boarding times.

Coordinates come from public place data for Houston and Texas City. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Houston to Texas City

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 52min $4 - $5 Flexible stops

Suggested Stops Between Houston & Texas City

Quick Facts

Houston
29.76°N, 95.37°W
America/Chicago
15m elevation
Texas City
29.38°N, 94.90°W
America/Chicago
3m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 13 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 3 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 650.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM