Houston to Richmond, Virginia: Road Trip Guide & Distance
How far is Houston from Richmond, Virginia?
The distance from Houston to Richmond, Virginia is 1160.3 miles (1867.4 km) as the crow flies. Richmond, Virginia is located ENE of Houston. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1323.8 miles, taking about 24h 34min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 50min. Both are located in United States — Houston in Texas and Richmond, Virginia 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 Richmond, Virginia. 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 Richmond, Virginia
Suggested Stops Between Houston & Richmond, Virginia
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Quick Facts
Did You Know?
- At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 387 hours of non-stop walking
- By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 97 hours
- You could travel this distance about 21.5 times to circle the Earth's equator