Houston to Pittsburgh: Road Trip Guide & Distance
How far is Houston from Pittsburgh?
The distance from Houston to Pittsburgh is 1137 miles (1829.9 km) as the crow flies. Pittsburgh is located NE of Houston. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1336.9 miles, taking about 24h 41min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 47min. Both are located in United States — Houston in Texas and Pittsburgh in Pennsylvania.
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 Pittsburgh. 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 Pittsburgh
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Quick Facts
Did You Know?
- At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 379 hours of non-stop walking
- By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 95 hours
- You could travel this distance about 21.9 times to circle the Earth's equator