Auburn, Alabama to Houston: Road Trip Guide & Distance

616.5 miles 992.1 km · straight line
687.7 miles actual route 1106.8 km · driving distance
12h 38min estimated drive time
$66 - $81 estimated fuel cost
~1h 44min flight time
254° WSW bearing direction

How far is Auburn, Alabama from Houston?

The distance from Auburn, Alabama to Houston is 616.5 miles (992.1 km) as the crow flies. Houston is located WSW of Auburn, Alabama. By car, the driving distance is approximately 687.7 miles, taking about 12h 38min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 44min. Both are located in United States — Auburn, Alabama in Alabama 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 Auburn, Alabama 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 Auburn, Alabama to Houston

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 12h 38min $66 - $81 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 44min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~15h 10min $55–$103* Budget
Train ~16h 25min $83–$241* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Auburn, Alabama & Houston

Quick Facts

Auburn, Alabama
32.61°N, 85.48°W
America/Chicago
215m 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 206 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 51 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 40.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM