Houston to Los Angeles: Road Trip Guide & Distance
How far is Houston from Los Angeles?
The distance from Houston to Los Angeles is 1370.9 miles (2206.3 km) as the crow flies. Los Angeles is located WNW of Houston. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1547.8 miles, taking about 26h 22min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 15min. Both are located in United States — Houston in Texas and Los Angeles in California.
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 Los Angeles. 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 Los Angeles
Suggested Stops Between Houston & Los Angeles
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Quick Facts
Did You Know?
- At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 457 hours of non-stop walking
- By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 114 hours
- You could travel this distance about 18.2 times to circle the Earth's equator