Distance from Houston to Raleigh by Car and Plane

The flight distance from Houston (TX) to Raleigh (NC) is 1057 miles or 1701 kilometers or 918 nautical miles.
Driving distance from Houston to Raleigh is 1200 miles (1932 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 143 miles or 231 km.

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

The air travel (bird fly) shortest distance between Houston and Raleigh is 1057 miles or 1701 km.
The nearest airport to Houston, is George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport (IAH) and the nearest airport to Raleigh, is Raleigh Durham International Airport (RDU).

What is the average flight time from Houston to Raleigh?

Flight time from Houston, TX to Raleigh, NC is 2 hours 25 minutes under average conditions.
Exact flight times may vary depending on aircraft type, weather conditions, baggage load, and other environmental factors.

Houston to Raleigh Flight Route Map

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

Driving distance from Houston, TX to Raleigh, NC

The driving distance from Houston, Texas to Raleigh, North Carolina is 1200 miles or 1932 km.
The total driving distance from Houston, TX to Raleigh, NC is 1200 miles or 1932 kilometers. Your trip begins in Houston, Texas. It ends in Raleigh, North Carolina.
The driving distance from Houston, Texas to Raleigh, North Carolina is approximately 1200 miles (1932 kilometers), depending on the specific route you take. Without considering any traffic or other delays, driving this distance typically takes around 22 to 23 hours under normal conditions.

Driving time from Houston, TX to Raleigh, NC

How long is the drive from Houston, TX to Raleigh, NC?
The total driving time is 22 hours, 23 minutes.
How long does a car ride from Houston to Raleigh take?
Houston and Raleigh are 22 hours 23 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 Raleigh

Time difference between Houston (TX) and Raleigh (NC) is 1 Hours.
Raleigh time is 1 Hours ahead of Houston.

Current local time in HoustonCurrent local time in Raleigh
2025-12-19, 12:59:30 CST2025-12-19, 13:59:30 EST
How Far is it Between Houston Texas, USA and Raleigh North Carolina, USA?

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

Distance type Miles Kilometers Nautical miles
Driving distance 1200 mi 1932 km 1042.08 nmi
Straight line distance 1057 mi 1701 km 918 nmi
Difference 143 mi 231 km 124 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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Raleigh Details

Raleigh is located in North Carolina, USA.

GPS CoordinatesLatitude: N 35° 49' 48.7'' Longitude: W 78° 38' 29.4''
Latitude35.8302
Longitude-78.64149
StateNorth Carolina
Nearest airports to Raleigh

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Estimated Travel Time by Car Between Houston, TX and Raleigh, NC
Average SpeedTravel Time
30 mph (48 km/h) 40 hours 15 minutes
40 mph (64 km/h) 30 hours 11 minutes
45 mph (72 km/h) 26 hours 50 minutes
50 mph (80 km/h) 24 hours 9 minutes
55 mph (88 km/h) 21 hours 57 minutes
60 mph (96 km/h) 20 hours 7 minutes
65 mph (104 km/h) 18 hours 34 minutes
70 mph (112 km/h) 17 hours 15 minutes
75 mph (120 km/h) 16 hours 6 minutes
80 mph (128 km/h) 15 hours 5 minutes
85 mph (136 km/h) 14 hours 12 minutes