Houston to Outer Banks: Road Trip Guide & Distance
How far is Houston from Outer Banks?
The distance from Houston to Outer Banks is 1222.4 miles (1967.3 km) as the crow flies. Outer Banks is located ENE of Houston. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1410.3 miles, taking about 26h 30min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 58min. Both are located in United States — Houston in Texas and Outer Banks in North Carolina.
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 Outer Banks. 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 Outer Banks
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Quick Facts
Did You Know?
- At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 407 hours of non-stop walking
- By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 102 hours
- You could travel this distance about 20.4 times to circle the Earth's equator