Houston to Orlando: Road Trip Guide & Distance

847.9 miles 1364.6 km · straight line
963.6 miles actual route 1550.7 km · driving distance
17h 34min estimated drive time
$93 - $114 estimated fuel cost
~2h 12min flight time
92° E bearing direction

How far is Houston from Orlando?

The distance from Houston to Orlando is 847.9 miles (1364.6 km) as the crow flies. Orlando is located E of Houston. By car, the driving distance is approximately 963.6 miles, taking about 17h 34min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 12min. Both are located in United States — Houston in Texas and Orlando 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 Orlando. 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 Orlando

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 17h 34min $93 - $114 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 12min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~21h 5min $77–$145* Budget
Train ~22h 50min $116–$337* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Houston & Orlando

Quick Facts

Houston
29.76°N, 95.37°W
America/Chicago
15m elevation
Orlando
28.54°N, 81.38°W
America/New_York
34m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 283 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 71 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 29.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM