Houston to Tampa: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Houston from Tampa?

The distance from Houston to Tampa is 790.9 miles (1272.8 km) as the crow flies. Tampa is located E of Houston. By car, the driving distance is approximately 981.2 miles, taking about 17h 52min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 5min. Both are located in United States — Houston in Texas and Tampa in Florida.

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 Tampa. 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.