Distance from Houston to Denton by Car and Plane

The flight distance from Houston (TX) to Denton (TX) is 259 miles or 416 kilometers or 225 nautical miles.
Driving distance from Houston to Denton is 276 miles (445 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 17 miles or 29 km.

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

The air travel (bird fly) shortest distance between Houston and Denton is 259 miles or 416 km.
The nearest airport to Houston, is George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport (IAH) and the nearest airport to Denton, is Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW).

What is the average flight time from Houston to Denton?

Flight time from Houston, TX to Denton, TX is 0 hours 35 minutes under average conditions.
Exact flight times may vary depending on aircraft type, weather conditions, baggage load, and other environmental factors.

Houston to Denton Flight Route Map

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

Driving distance from Houston, TX to Denton, TX

The driving distance from Houston, Texas to Denton, Texas is 276 miles or 445 km.
The total driving distance from Houston, TX to Denton, TX is 276 miles or 445 kilometers. Your trip begins in Houston, Texas. It ends in Denton, Texas.
The driving distance from Houston, Texas to Denton, Texas is approximately 276 miles (445 kilometers), depending on the specific route you take. Without considering any traffic or other delays, driving this distance typically takes around 5 to 6 hours under normal conditions.

Driving time from Houston, TX to Denton, TX

How long is the drive from Houston, TX to Denton, TX?
The total driving time is 5 hours, 0 minutes.
How long does a car ride from Houston to Denton take?
Houston and Denton are 5 hours 0 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 Denton

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

Current local time in HoustonCurrent local time in Denton
2025-12-18, 17:43:15 CST2025-12-18, 16:43:15 MST
How Far is it Between Houston Texas, USA and Denton Texas, USA?

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

Distance type Miles Kilometers Nautical miles
Driving distance 276 mi 445 km 239.68 nmi
Straight line distance 259 mi 416 km 225 nmi
Difference 17 mi 29 km 14 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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Denton Details

Denton is located in Texas, USA.

GPS CoordinatesLatitude: N 33° 12' 53.4'' Longitude: W 97° 7' 59.1''
Latitude33.21484
Longitude-97.13307
StateTexas
Nearest airports to Denton

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Estimated Travel Time by Car Between Houston, TX and Denton, TX
Average SpeedTravel Time
30 mph (48 km/h) 9 hours 16 minutes
40 mph (64 km/h) 6 hours 57 minutes
45 mph (72 km/h) 6 hours 10 minutes
50 mph (80 km/h) 5 hours 33 minutes
55 mph (88 km/h) 5 hours 3 minutes
60 mph (96 km/h) 4 hours 38 minutes
65 mph (104 km/h) 4 hours 16 minutes
70 mph (112 km/h) 3 hours 58 minutes
75 mph (120 km/h) 3 hours 42 minutes
80 mph (128 km/h) 3 hours 28 minutes
85 mph (136 km/h) 3 hours 16 minutes