Houston to Reston: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1205.8 miles 1940.5 km · straight line
1397.8 miles actual route 2249.5 km · driving distance
25h 40min estimated drive time
$135 - $166 estimated fuel cost
~2h 56min flight time
53° NE bearing direction

How far is Houston from Reston?

The distance from Houston to Reston is 1205.8 miles (1940.5 km) as the crow flies. Reston is located NE of Houston. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1397.8 miles, taking about 25h 40min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 56min. Both are located in United States — Houston in Texas and Reston in Virginia.

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 Reston. 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 Reston

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 25h 40min $135 - $166 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 56min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~30h 48min $112–$210* Budget
Train ~33h 22min $168–$489* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Houston & Reston

Quick Facts

Houston
29.76°N, 95.37°W
America/Chicago
15m elevation
Reston
38.97°N, 77.34°W
America/New_York
100m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 402 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 100 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 20.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM