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Distance from Del Mar, CA to IAH Airport

Distance

1,493 mi

Time

1 day 1 hour

Gas Cost

$139 - $271

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There are 1,305.91 miles from Del Mar to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) in east direction and 1,493 miles (2,402.75 kilometers) by car, following the I-10 route.

Del Mar and IAH Airport are 1 day 1 hour far apart, if you drive non-stop .

This is the fastest route from Del Mar, CA to IAH Airport. The halfway point is Fort Bliss, TX.

Please note the time difference between Del Mar, CA and IAH Airport is 2 hours. The current time in Del Mar is 5:43 am and the current time in IAH Airport is 7:43 am.

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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 59.96 gallons of gas to cover the route between Del Mar, CA and IAH Airport.

The estimated cost of gas to go from Del Mar to IAH Airport is $195.59.

During the route, an average car will release 1,174.72 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 $3.26 per gallon of regular gas. Price last updated on March 12, 2026.
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Halfway Point Between Del Mar, CA and IAH Airport

If you want to meet halfway between Del Mar, CA 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 31.744267 and -106.360397, or 31º 44' 39.3612" N, 106º 21' 37.4292" W. This location is 746.49 miles away from Del Mar, CA and IAH Airport and it would take approximately 12 hours 47 mins to reach the halfway point from both locations.

Closest City or Town to Halfway Point

The closest town to the halfway point is Fort Bliss, TX, situated 737 miles from Del Mar, CA and 758 miles from IAH Airport. It would take 11 hours 16 mins to go from Del Mar to Fort Bliss and 12 hours 55 mins to go from IAH to Fort Bliss.

Major City Closest to Halfway Point

The major city closest to the halfway point between Del Mar, CA and IAH Airport is El Paso, TX, situated 733 miles from Del Mar, CA and 760 miles from IAH Airport. It would take 11 hours 8 mins to go from Del Mar to and 12 hours 55 mins to go from IAH to El Paso.