Houston to Raleigh: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1055.4 miles 1698.5 km · straight line
1198.1 miles actual route 1928.2 km · driving distance
22h 20min estimated drive time
$115 - $142 estimated fuel cost
~2h 37min flight time
62° ENE bearing direction

How far is Houston from Raleigh?

The distance from Houston to Raleigh is 1055.4 miles (1698.5 km) as the crow flies. Raleigh is located ENE of Houston. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1198.1 miles, taking about 22h 20min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 37min. Both are located in United States — Houston in Texas and Raleigh 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 Raleigh. 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 Raleigh

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 22h 20min $115 - $142 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 37min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~26h 48min $96–$180* Budget
Train ~29h 2min $144–$419* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Houston & Raleigh

Quick Facts

Houston
29.76°N, 95.37°W
America/Chicago
15m elevation
Raleigh
35.78°N, 78.64°W
America/New_York
96m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 352 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 88 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 23.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM