Houston to Miami: Road Trip Guide & Distance

967.4 miles 1556.8 km · straight line
1187.6 miles actual route 1911.2 km · driving distance
21h 40min estimated drive time
$114 - $141 estimated fuel cost
~2h 27min flight time
103° ESE bearing direction

How far is Houston from Miami?

The distance from Houston to Miami is 967.4 miles (1556.8 km) as the crow flies. Miami is located ESE of Houston. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1187.6 miles, taking about 21h 40min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 27min. Both are located in United States — Houston in Texas and Miami in Florida.

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 Houston and Miami. 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 Miami

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 21h 40min $114 - $141 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 27min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~26h 0min $95–$178* Budget
Train ~28h 10min $143–$416* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Houston & Miami

Quick Facts

Houston
29.76°N, 95.37°W
America/Chicago
15m elevation
Miami
25.76°N, 80.19°W
America/New_York
2m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 322 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 81 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 25.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM