Distance from Houston to Richmond by Car and Plane

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The flight distance from Houston (TX) to Richmond (VA) is 1160 miles or 1866 kilometers or 1007 nautical miles.
Driving distance from Houston to Richmond is 1326 miles (2135 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 166 miles or 269 km.

Houston to Richmond Flight Route Map

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

Driving distance from Houston, TX to Richmond, VA

The driving distance from Houston, Texas to Richmond, Virginia is 1326 miles or 2135 km.
The total driving distance from Houston, TX to Richmond, VA is 1326 miles or 2135 kilometers. Your trip begins in Houston, Texas. It ends in Richmond, Virginia.
The driving distance from Houston, Texas to Richmond, Virginia is approximately 1326 miles (2135 kilometers), depending on the specific route you take. Without considering any traffic or other delays, driving this distance typically takes around 24 to 25 hours under normal conditions.

Driving time from Houston, TX to Richmond, VA

How long is the drive from Houston, TX to Richmond, VA?
The total driving time is 24 hours, 42 minutes.
How long does a car ride from Houston to Richmond take?
Houston and Richmond are 24 hours 42 mins far apart, if you drive non-stop.

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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 Richmond

Time difference between Houston (TX) and Richmond (VA) is 1 Hours.
Richmond time is 1 Hours ahead of Houston.

Current local time in Houston	Current local time in Richmond
2025-12-19, 21:11:59 CST	2025-12-19, 22:11:59 EST

How Far is it Between Houston Texas, USA and Richmond Virginia, USA?

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

Distance type	Miles	Kilometers	Nautical miles
Driving distance	1326 mi	2135 km	1151.5 nmi
Straight line distance	1160 mi	1866 km	1007 nmi
Difference	166 mi	269 km	144 nmi

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