Houston to Scranton: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1363.4 miles 2194.2 km · straight line
1578.9 miles actual route 2541 km · driving distance
29h 9min estimated drive time
$152 - $187 estimated fuel cost
~3h 15min flight time
49° NE bearing direction

How far is Houston from Scranton?

The distance from Houston to Scranton is 1363.4 miles (2194.2 km) as the crow flies. Scranton is located NE of Houston. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1578.9 miles, taking about 29h 9min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 15min. Both are located in United States — Houston in Texas and Scranton in Pennsylvania.

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 Scranton. 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 Scranton

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 29h 9min $152 - $187 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 15min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~34h 59min $126–$237* Budget
Train ~37h 54min $189–$553* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Houston & Scranton

Quick Facts

Houston
29.76°N, 95.37°W
America/Chicago
15m elevation
Scranton
41.41°N, 75.66°W
America/New_York
230m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 454 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 114 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 18.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM