Distance from Houston to Charleston by Car and Plane

The flight distance from Houston (TX) to Charleston (SC) is 934 miles or 1503 kilometers or 811 nautical miles.
Driving distance from Houston to Charleston is 1085 miles (1747 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 151 miles or 244 km.

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

The air travel (bird fly) shortest distance between Houston and Charleston is 934 miles or 1503 km.
The nearest airport to Houston, is George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport (IAH) and the nearest airport to Charleston, is Savannah Hilton Head International Airport (SAV).

What is the average flight time from Houston to Charleston?

Flight time from Houston, TX to Charleston, SC is 2 hours 8 minutes under average conditions.
Exact flight times may vary depending on aircraft type, weather conditions, baggage load, and other environmental factors.

Houston to Charleston Flight Route Map

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

Driving distance from Houston, TX to Charleston, SC

The driving distance from Houston, Texas to Charleston, South Carolina is 1085 miles or 1747 km.
The total driving distance from Houston, TX to Charleston, SC is 1085 miles or 1747 kilometers. Your trip begins in Houston, Texas. It ends in Charleston, South Carolina.
The driving distance from Houston, Texas to Charleston, South Carolina is approximately 1085 miles (1747 kilometers), depending on the specific route you take. Without considering any traffic or other delays, driving this distance typically takes around 20 to 21 hours under normal conditions.

Driving time from Houston, TX to Charleston, SC

How long is the drive from Houston, TX to Charleston, SC?
The total driving time is 20 hours, 13 minutes.
How long does a car ride from Houston to Charleston take?
Houston and Charleston are 20 hours 13 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 Charleston

Time difference between Houston (TX) and Charleston (SC) is 1 Hours.
Charleston time is 1 Hours ahead of Houston.

Current local time in HoustonCurrent local time in Charleston
2025-12-19, 02:48:53 CST2025-12-19, 03:48:53 EST
How Far is it Between Houston Texas, USA and Charleston South Carolina, USA?

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

Distance type Miles Kilometers Nautical miles
Driving distance 1085 mi 1747 km 942.21 nmi
Straight line distance 934 mi 1503 km 811 nmi
Difference 151 mi 244 km 131 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

View Houston Map

Charleston Details

Charleston is located in South Carolina, USA.

GPS CoordinatesLatitude: N 32° 49' 4.5'' Longitude: W 79° 57' 32.3''
Latitude32.81792
Longitude-79.95897
StateSouth Carolina
Nearest airports to Charleston

View Charleston Map


Estimated Travel Time by Car Between Houston, TX and Charleston, SC
Average SpeedTravel Time
30 mph (48 km/h) 36 hours 23 minutes
40 mph (64 km/h) 27 hours 17 minutes
45 mph (72 km/h) 24 hours 15 minutes
50 mph (80 km/h) 21 hours 50 minutes
55 mph (88 km/h) 19 hours 51 minutes
60 mph (96 km/h) 18 hours 11 minutes
65 mph (104 km/h) 16 hours 47 minutes
70 mph (112 km/h) 15 hours 35 minutes
75 mph (120 km/h) 14 hours 33 minutes
80 mph (128 km/h) 13 hours 38 minutes
85 mph (136 km/h) 12 hours 50 minutes