Distance from Houston to Denver by Car and Plane

The flight distance from Houston (TX) to Denver (CO) is 877 miles or 1410 kilometers or 761 nautical miles.
Driving distance from Houston to Denver is 1029 miles (1657 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 152 miles or 247 km.

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

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

What is the average flight time from Houston to Denver?

Flight time from Houston, TX to Denver, CO 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.

Houston to Denver Flight Route Map

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

Driving distance from Houston, TX to Denver, CO

The driving distance from Houston, Texas to Denver, Colorado is 1029 miles or 1657 km.
The total driving distance from Houston, TX to Denver, CO is 1029 miles or 1657 kilometers. Your trip begins in Houston, Texas. It ends in Denver, Colorado.
The driving distance from Houston, Texas to Denver, Colorado is approximately 1029 miles (1657 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 Houston, TX to Denver, CO

How long is the drive from Houston, TX to Denver, CO?
The total driving time is 18 hours, 37 minutes.
How long does a car ride from Houston to Denver take?
Houston and Denver are 18 hours 37 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 Denver

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

Current local time in HoustonCurrent local time in Denver
2026-04-01, 01:08:06 CDT2026-04-01, 00:08:06 MDT
How Far is it Between Houston Texas, USA and Denver Colorado, USA?

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

Distance type Miles Kilometers Nautical miles
Driving distance 1029 mi 1657 km 893.58 nmi
Straight line distance 877 mi 1410 km 761 nmi
Difference 152 mi 247 km 132 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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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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Estimated Travel Time by Car Between Houston, TX and Denver, CO
Average SpeedTravel Time
30 mph (48 km/h) 34 hours 31 minutes
40 mph (64 km/h) 25 hours 53 minutes
45 mph (72 km/h) 23 hours 0 minutes
50 mph (80 km/h) 20 hours 42 minutes
55 mph (88 km/h) 18 hours 49 minutes
60 mph (96 km/h) 17 hours 15 minutes
65 mph (104 km/h) 15 hours 55 minutes
70 mph (112 km/h) 14 hours 47 minutes
75 mph (120 km/h) 13 hours 48 minutes
80 mph (128 km/h) 12 hours 56 minutes
85 mph (136 km/h) 12 hours 11 minutes