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Distance from Alto, TX to IAH Airport

Distance

138 mi

Time

2 hours 43 mins

Gas Cost

$13 - $25

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There are 115.78 miles from Alto to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) in south direction and 138 miles (222.09 kilometers) by car, following the US-59 route.

Alto and IAH Airport are 2 hours 43 mins far apart, if you drive non-stop .

This is the fastest route from Alto, TX to IAH Airport. The halfway point is Leggett, TX.

Alto, TX and IAH Airport are in the same time zone (CDT). Current time in both locations is 10:14 pm.

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Small

From $14

Intermediate

From $18

Full-size

From $24

SUVs

From $28

Vans

From $40

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Gas Consumption and Emissions

A car with a fuel efficiency of MPG will need 5.54 gallons of gas to cover the route between Alto, TX and IAH Airport.

The estimated cost of gas to go from Alto to IAH Airport is $17.77.

During the route, an average car will release 108.56 pounds of CO₂ to the atmosphere. The carbon footprint would be 0.79 pounds of CO₂ per mile.

Average USA gas price used for calculation is $3.21 per gallon of regular gas. Price last updated on March 11, 2026.
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Halfway Point Between Alto, TX and IAH Airport

If you want to meet halfway between Alto, TX and IAH Airport or just make a stop in the middle of your trip, the exact coordinates of the halfway point of this route are 30.820738 and -94.867340, or 30º 49' 14.6568" N, 94º 52' 2.424" W. This location is 68.99 miles away from Alto, TX and IAH Airport and it would take approximately 1 hour 21 mins to reach the halfway point from both locations.

Closest City or Town to Halfway Point

The closest town to the halfway point is Leggett, TX, situated 68 miles from Alto, TX and 68 miles from IAH Airport. It would take 1 hour 19 mins to go from Alto to Leggett and 1 hour 16 mins to go from IAH to Leggett.