Durham, North Carolina to Houston: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1046.5 miles 1684.1 km · straight line
1175.9 miles actual route 1892.4 km · driving distance
21h 48min estimated drive time
$113 - $139 estimated fuel cost
~2h 36min flight time
250° WSW bearing direction

How far is Durham, North Carolina from Houston?

The distance from Durham, North Carolina to Houston is 1046.5 miles (1684.1 km) as the crow flies. Houston is located WSW of Durham, North Carolina. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1175.9 miles, taking about 21h 48min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 36min. Both are located in United States — Durham, North Carolina in North 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 Durham, North 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 Durham, North Carolina to Houston

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 21h 48min $113 - $139 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 36min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~26h 10min $94–$176* Budget
Train ~28h 20min $141–$412* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Durham, North Carolina & Houston

Quick Facts

Durham, North Carolina
35.99°N, 78.90°W
America/New_York
123m 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 349 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 87 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 23.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM