Distance from Houston to Carrollton by Car and Plane

The flight distance from Houston (TX) to Carrollton (TX) is 239 miles or 384 kilometers or 208 nautical miles.
Driving distance from Houston to Carrollton is 257 miles (414 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 18 miles or 30 km.

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

The air travel (bird fly) shortest distance between Houston and Carrollton is 239 miles or 384 km.
The nearest airport to Houston, is George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport (IAH) and the nearest airport to Carrollton, is Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW).

What is the average flight time from Houston to Carrollton?

Flight time from Houston, TX to Carrollton, TX is 0 hours 32 minutes under average conditions.
Exact flight times may vary depending on aircraft type, weather conditions, baggage load, and other environmental factors.

Houston to Carrollton Flight Route Map

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

Driving distance from Houston, TX to Carrollton, TX

The driving distance from Houston, Texas to Carrollton, Texas is 257 miles or 414 km.
The total driving distance from Houston, TX to Carrollton, TX is 257 miles or 414 kilometers. Your trip begins in Houston, Texas. It ends in Carrollton, Texas.
The driving distance from Houston, Texas to Carrollton, Texas is approximately 257 miles (414 kilometers), depending on the specific route you take. Without considering any traffic or other delays, driving this distance typically takes around 4 to 5 hours under normal conditions.

Driving time from Houston, TX to Carrollton, TX

How long is the drive from Houston, TX to Carrollton, TX?
The total driving time is 4 hours, 40 minutes.
How long does a car ride from Houston to Carrollton take?
Houston and Carrollton are 4 hours 40 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 Houston and Carrollton

Time difference between Houston (TX) and Carrollton (TX) is 1 Hours.
Carrollton time is 1 Hours behind Houston.

Current local time in HoustonCurrent local time in Carrollton
2025-12-14, 20:53:46 CST2025-12-14, 19:53:46 MST
How Far is it Between Houston Texas, USA and Carrollton Texas, USA?

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

Distance type Miles Kilometers Nautical miles
Driving distance 257 mi 414 km 223.18 nmi
Straight line distance 239 mi 384 km 208 nmi
Difference 18 mi 30 km 15 nmi

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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Carrollton Details

Carrollton is located in Texas, USA.

GPS CoordinatesLatitude: N 32° 59' 21.8'' Longitude: W 96° 53' 59.8''
Latitude32.98939
Longitude-96.89994
StateTexas
Nearest airports to Carrollton

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Estimated Travel Time by Car Between Houston, TX and Carrollton, TX
Average SpeedTravel Time
30 mph (48 km/h) 8 hours 37 minutes
40 mph (64 km/h) 6 hours 28 minutes
45 mph (72 km/h) 5 hours 45 minutes
50 mph (80 km/h) 5 hours 10 minutes
55 mph (88 km/h) 4 hours 42 minutes
60 mph (96 km/h) 4 hours 18 minutes
65 mph (104 km/h) 3 hours 58 minutes
70 mph (112 km/h) 3 hours 41 minutes
75 mph (120 km/h) 3 hours 27 minutes
80 mph (128 km/h) 3 hours 14 minutes
85 mph (136 km/h) 3 hours 2 minutes