Athens, Georgia to Houston: Road Trip Guide & Distance

760.6 miles 1224 km · straight line
858.5 miles actual route 1381.6 km · driving distance
16h 0min estimated drive time
$83 - $102 estimated fuel cost
~2h 2min flight time
251° WSW bearing direction

How far is Athens, Georgia from Houston?

The distance from Athens, Georgia to Houston is 760.6 miles (1224 km) as the crow flies. Houston is located WSW of Athens, Georgia. By car, the driving distance is approximately 858.5 miles, taking about 16h 0min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 2min. Both are located in United States — Athens, Georgia in Georgia 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 Athens, Georgia 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 Athens, Georgia to Houston

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 16h 0min $83 - $102 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 2min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~19h 12min $69–$129* Budget
Train ~20h 48min $103–$300* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Athens, Georgia & Houston

Quick Facts

Athens, Georgia
33.96°N, 83.38°W
America/New_York
228m 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 254 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 63 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 32.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM