Houston to Savannah: Road Trip Guide & Distance

860.7 miles 1385.2 km · straight line
966.3 miles actual route 1555.1 km · driving distance
18h 3min estimated drive time
$93 - $114 estimated fuel cost
~2h 14min flight time
76° ENE bearing direction

How far is Houston from Savannah?

The distance from Houston to Savannah is 860.7 miles (1385.2 km) as the crow flies. Savannah is located ENE of Houston. By car, the driving distance is approximately 966.3 miles, taking about 18h 3min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 14min. Both are located in United States — Houston in Texas and Savannah in Georgia.

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 Savannah. 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 Savannah

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 18h 3min $93 - $114 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 14min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~21h 40min $77–$145* Budget
Train ~23h 28min $116–$338* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Houston & Savannah

Quick Facts

Houston
29.76°N, 95.37°W
America/Chicago
15m elevation
Savannah
32.08°N, 81.09°W
America/New_York
15m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 287 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 72 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 28.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM