Flagstaff to Houston: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Flagstaff from Houston?

The distance from Flagstaff to Houston is 1019 miles (1640 km) as the crow flies. Houston is located ESE of Flagstaff. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1176.1 miles, taking about 20h 56min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 33min. Both are located in United States — Flagstaff in Arizona 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. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. 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 Flagstaff 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.