Houston to Wilmington, North Carolina: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1065.1 miles 1714.1 km · straight line
1204.2 miles actual route 1938 km · driving distance
22h 11min estimated drive time
$116 - $143 estimated fuel cost
~2h 39min flight time
69° ENE bearing direction

How far is Houston from Wilmington, North Carolina?

The distance from Houston to Wilmington, North Carolina is 1065.1 miles (1714.1 km) as the crow flies. Wilmington, North Carolina is located ENE of Houston. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1204.2 miles, taking about 22h 11min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 39min. Both are located in United States — Houston in Texas and Wilmington, North Carolina in North Carolina.

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 Wilmington, North Carolina. 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 Wilmington, North Carolina

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 22h 11min $116 - $143 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 39min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~26h 37min $96–$181* Budget
Train ~28h 50min $145–$421* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Houston & Wilmington, North Carolina

Quick Facts

Houston
29.76°N, 95.37°W
America/Chicago
15m elevation
Wilmington, North Carolina
34.23°N, 77.94°W
America/New_York
9m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 355 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 89 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 23.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM