Charleston, South Carolina to Houston: Road Trip Guide & Distance
How far is Charleston, South Carolina from Houston?
The distance from Charleston, South Carolina to Houston is 934.4 miles (1503.7 km) as the crow flies. Houston is located W of Charleston, South Carolina. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1066.4 miles, taking about 20h 10min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 23min. Both are located in United States — Charleston, South Carolina in South Carolina 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 Charleston, South Carolina 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 Charleston, South Carolina to Houston
Suggested Stops Between Charleston, South Carolina & Houston
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Quick Facts
Did You Know?
- At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 311 hours of non-stop walking
- By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 78 hours
- You could travel this distance about 26.7 times to circle the Earth's equator