Houston to Pullman: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1655.1 miles 2663.7 km · straight line
2165.2 miles actual route 3484.5 km · driving distance
38h 5min estimated drive time
$208 - $256 estimated fuel cost
~3h 50min flight time
321° NW bearing direction

How far is Houston from Pullman?

The distance from Houston to Pullman is 1655.1 miles (2663.7 km) as the crow flies. Pullman is located NW of Houston. By car, the driving distance is approximately 2165.2 miles, taking about 38h 5min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 50min. Both are located in United States — Houston in Texas and Pullman in Washington.

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 Pullman. 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 Pullman

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 38h 5min $208 - $256 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 50min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~45h 42min $173–$325* Budget
Train ~49h 31min $260–$758* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Houston & Pullman

Quick Facts

Houston
29.76°N, 95.37°W
America/Chicago
15m elevation
Pullman
46.73°N, 117.18°W
America/Los_Angeles
717m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 552 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 138 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 15 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM