US Road Fuel Cost Estimator
Dallas → Houston
How much petrol or diesel does it cost to drive from Dallas to Houston? Breakdown by vehicle type using today's United States fuel prices, updated from the datasource.
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Fuel Cost by Vehicle Type
Select your vehicle to see the detailed fuel breakdown for this route. Prices as of May 11, 2026.
Monthly Fleet Fuel Cost
Running this route regularly? Estimated one-way fuel cost per month, by trip frequency. Figures use primary fuel for each vehicle type (toll excluded).
| Vehicle | 1×/month | 5×/month | 10×/month | 22×/month |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Motorcycle Regular | USD 49 | USD 244 | USD 487 | USD 1,072 |
Car / SUV Regular | USD 162 | USD 812 | USD 1,624 | USD 3,573 |
Van / MPV Diesel | USD 272 | USD 1,360 | USD 2,719 | USD 5,982 |
Lorry Diesel | USD 489 | USD 2,447 | USD 4,895 | USD 10,768 |
Add USD 0.00 toll per one-way trip to get total trip cost per journey.
Full Fuel Cost Comparison
All vehicle types × all fuel types for this route.
| Vehicle | km/L | Regular | Midgrade | Premium | Diesel | Fuel + Toll |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Motorcycle | 40 | USD 48.72 | USD 54.99 | — | — | USD 48.72 |
| Car / SUV | 12 | USD 162.39 | USD 183.29 | — | — | USD 162.39 |
| Van / MPV | 9 | USD 216.52 | — | — | USD 271.93 | USD 271.93 |
| Lorry | 5 | — | — | — | USD 489.47 | USD 489.47 |
"Fuel + Toll" uses the primary fuel type for each vehicle. Toll is one-way estimate.
Today's Fuel Prices in United States
EIA weekly retail fuel prices used in all calculations above
Last updated: May 11, 2026. Prices are sourced from EIA weekly retail fuel prices.
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Common Questions: Dallas to Houston
How far is Dallas to Houston?
The highway distance from Dallas to Houston is approximately 434 km. The estimated driving time is 5h 47m under normal highway conditions.
How much petrol does a car use from Dallas to Houston?
A typical car with 12 km/L mileage uses approximately 36.2 litres of petrol. At today's Regular price (USD 4.49/L), that costs USD 162.39.
How much does a lorry spend on diesel from Dallas to Houston?
A lorry averaging 5 km/L needs about 86.8 litres of diesel for this route. At USD 5.64/L, the fuel cost is USD 489.47 one-way.
What is the toll charge from Dallas to Houston?
The estimated one-way toll on this highway route is approximately USD 0.00. US tolls are state- and corridor-specific. Route-level estimates are kept at zero and the pages point to FHWA toll-facility references.
How much does a motorcycle spend on fuel from Dallas to Houston?
A motorcycle averaging 40 km/L uses about 10.8 litres. At today's Regular price, that's USD 48.72, making it the most fuel-efficient option for this route.
What is the total cost (fuel + toll) for a delivery van on this route?
A delivery van using diesel at 9 km/L needs 48.2 litres, costing USD 271.93 in fuel. Add the USD 0.00 toll for a total one-way cost of approximately USD 271.93.
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