Distance from Denver to Houston by Car and Plane

The flight distance from Denver (CO) to Houston (TX) is 877 miles or 1410 kilometers or 761 nautical miles.
Driving distance from Denver to Houston is 1028 miles (1655 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 151 miles or 245 km.

Flight distance from Denver, CO to Houston, TX in miles and km?

The air travel (bird fly) shortest distance between Denver and Houston is 877 miles or 1410 km.
The nearest airport to Denver, is Denver International Airport (DEN) and the nearest airport to Houston, is George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport (IAH).

What is the average flight time from Denver to Houston?

Flight time from Denver, CO to Houston, TX is 2 hours 0 minutes under average conditions.
Exact flight times may vary depending on aircraft type, weather conditions, baggage load, and other environmental factors.

Denver to Houston Flight Route Map

Map Showing the Distance Between Denver, CO and Houston, TX
This map shows the distance from Denver, CO, Usa to Houston, TX, Usa. You can also see the distance in miles and km below the map. Flight route map from Denver, Colorado to Houston, Texas is displayed below.

Driving distance from Denver, CO to Houston, TX

The driving distance from Denver, Colorado to Houston, Texas is 1028 miles or 1655 km.
The total driving distance from Denver, CO to Houston, TX is 1028 miles or 1655 kilometers. Your trip begins in Denver, Colorado. It ends in Houston, Texas.
The driving distance from Denver, Colorado to Houston, Texas is approximately 1028 miles (1655 kilometers), depending on the specific route you take. Without considering any traffic or other delays, driving this distance typically takes around 18 to 19 hours under normal conditions.

Driving time from Denver, CO to Houston, TX

How long is the drive from Denver, CO to Houston, TX?
The total driving time is 18 hours, 41 minutes.
How long does a car ride from Denver to Houston take?
Denver and Houston are 18 hours 41 mins far apart, if you drive non-stop.
Attention! According to the recommendations of experts, you should stop and take a break every 2 hours on average, take a fresh air and walk a little to protect your alertness and health during long trips by car. In addition, you can drink some coffee to prevent you from sleeping. People who drive constantly without taking a break lose their focus and can eventually cause accidents. Also, please drive carefully and follow the speed rules.

Time Difference between Denver and Houston

Time difference between Denver (CO) and Houston (TX) is 1 Hours.
Houston time is 1 Hours ahead of Denver.

Current local time in DenverCurrent local time in Houston
2025-12-05, 06:58:27 MST2025-12-05, 07:58:27 CST
How Far is it Between Denver Colorado, USA and Houston Texas, USA?

You can compare air and road distance between Denver, CO and Houston, TX in this summary table of distances in miles, kilometers and nautical miles.

Distance type Miles Kilometers Nautical miles
Driving distance 1028 mi 1655 km 892.72 nmi
Straight line distance 877 mi 1410 km 761 nmi
Difference 151 mi 245 km 131 nmi

Denver Details

Denver is located in Colorado, USA.

GPS CoordinatesLatitude: N 39° 44' 20.9'' Longitude: W 104° 59' 4.9''
Latitude39.73915
Longitude-104.9847
StateColorado
Nearest airports to Denver

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Houston Details

Houston is located in Texas, USA.

GPS CoordinatesLatitude: N 29° 47' 8.7'' Longitude: W 95° 23' 19.7''
Latitude29.78574
Longitude-95.38881
StateTexas
Nearest airports to Houston

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Estimated Travel Time by Car Between Denver, CO and Houston, TX
Average SpeedTravel Time
30 mph (48 km/h) 34 hours 28 minutes
40 mph (64 km/h) 25 hours 51 minutes
45 mph (72 km/h) 22 hours 59 minutes
50 mph (80 km/h) 20 hours 41 minutes
55 mph (88 km/h) 18 hours 48 minutes
60 mph (96 km/h) 17 hours 14 minutes
65 mph (104 km/h) 15 hours 54 minutes
70 mph (112 km/h) 14 hours 46 minutes
75 mph (120 km/h) 13 hours 47 minutes
80 mph (128 km/h) 12 hours 55 minutes
85 mph (136 km/h) 12 hours 10 minutes