Atlanta to Houston: Road Trip Guide & Distance
How far is Atlanta from Houston?
The distance from Atlanta to Houston is 701.1 miles (1128.3 km) as the crow flies. Houston is located WSW of Atlanta. By car, the driving distance is approximately 793.4 miles, taking about 14h 32min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 55min. Both are located in United States — Atlanta 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.
Coordinates come from public place data for Atlanta 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.
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Quick Facts
Did You Know?
- At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 234 hours of non-stop walking
- By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 58 hours
- You could travel this distance about 35.5 times to circle the Earth's equator