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