Houston to Las Vegas: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1225.8 miles 1972.7 km · straight line
1424.6 miles actual route 2292.7 km · driving distance
25h 26min estimated drive time
$137 - $169 estimated fuel cost
~2h 58min flight time
296° WNW bearing direction

How far is Houston from Las Vegas?

The distance from Houston to Las Vegas is 1225.8 miles (1972.7 km) as the crow flies. Las Vegas is located WNW of Houston. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1424.6 miles, taking about 25h 26min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 58min. Both are located in United States — Houston in Texas and Las Vegas in Nevada.

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 Houston and Las Vegas. 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 Las Vegas

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 25h 26min $137 - $169 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 58min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~30h 31min $114–$214* Budget
Train ~33h 4min $171–$499* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Houston & Las Vegas

Quick Facts

Houston
29.76°N, 95.37°W
America/Chicago
15m elevation
Las Vegas
36.17°N, 115.14°W
America/Los_Angeles
610m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 409 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 102 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 20.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM