Houston to Jefferson City: Road Trip Guide & Distance

635.8 miles 1023.3 km · straight line
787.3 miles actual route 1267.1 km · driving distance
14h 32min estimated drive time
$76 - $93 estimated fuel cost
~1h 47min flight time
16° NNE bearing direction

How far is Houston from Jefferson City?

The distance from Houston to Jefferson City is 635.8 miles (1023.3 km) as the crow flies. Jefferson City is located NNE of Houston. By car, the driving distance is approximately 787.3 miles, taking about 14h 32min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 47min. Both are located in United States — Houston in Texas and Jefferson City in Missouri.

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.

Coordinates come from public place data for Houston and Jefferson City. 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 Houston to Jefferson City

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 14h 32min $76 - $93 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 47min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~17h 26min $63–$118* Budget
Train ~18h 54min $94–$276* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Houston & Jefferson City

Quick Facts

Houston
29.76°N, 95.37°W
America/Chicago
15m elevation
Jefferson City
38.58°N, 92.17°W
America/Chicago
192m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 212 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 53 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 39.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM