Houston to Redwood: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1783.5 miles 2870.3 km · straight line
2272.1 miles actual route 3656.6 km · driving distance
40h 24min estimated drive time
$219 - $269 estimated fuel cost
~4h 5min flight time
304° NW bearing direction

How far is Houston from Redwood?

The distance from Houston to Redwood is 1783.5 miles (2870.3 km) as the crow flies. Redwood is located NW of Houston. By car, the driving distance is approximately 2272.1 miles, taking about 40h 24min. A direct flight would take roughly 4h 5min. Both are located in United States — Houston in Texas and Redwood in California.

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 Redwood. 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 Redwood

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 40h 24min $219 - $269 Flexible stops
Fly ~4h 5min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~48h 29min $182–$341* Budget
Train ~52h 31min $273–$795* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Houston & Redwood

Quick Facts

Houston
29.76°N, 95.37°W
America/Chicago
15m elevation
Redwood
41.21°N, 124.00°W
America/Los_Angeles
40m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 595 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 149 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 14 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM