Gaithersburg to Houston: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Gaithersburg from Houston?

The distance from Gaithersburg to Houston is 1217.8 miles (1959.9 km) as the crow flies. Houston is located WSW of Gaithersburg. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1417.6 miles, taking about 26h 2min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 57min. Both are located in United States — Gaithersburg in Maryland 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 Gaithersburg 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.