Ann Arbor to Houston: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1079.6 miles 1737.4 km · straight line
1289.4 miles actual route 2075.1 km · driving distance
23h 18min estimated drive time
$124 - $153 estimated fuel cost
~2h 40min flight time
221° SW bearing direction

How far is Ann Arbor from Houston?

The distance from Ann Arbor to Houston is 1079.6 miles (1737.4 km) as the crow flies. Houston is located SW of Ann Arbor. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1289.4 miles, taking about 23h 18min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 40min. Both are located in United States — Ann Arbor in Michigan and Houston in Texas.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for Ann Arbor and Houston. 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 Ann Arbor to Houston

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 23h 18min $124 - $153 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 40min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~27h 58min $103–$193* Budget
Train ~30h 17min $155–$451* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Ann Arbor & Houston

Quick Facts

Ann Arbor
42.28°N, 83.74°W
America/Detroit
269m elevation
Houston
29.76°N, 95.37°W
America/Chicago
15m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 360 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 90 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 23.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM