Distance from Houston to Salt Lake City by Car and Plane
The flight distance from Houston (TX) to Salt Lake City (UT) is 1197 miles or 1927 kilometers or 1040 nautical miles.
Driving distance from Houston to Salt Lake City is 1438 miles (2315 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 241 miles or 388 km.
Flight distance from Houston, TX to Salt Lake City, UT in miles and km?
The air travel (bird fly) shortest distance between Houston and Salt Lake City is 1197 miles or 1927 km.The nearest airport to Houston, is George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport (IAH) and the nearest airport to Salt Lake City, is Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC).
What is the average flight time from Houston to Salt Lake City?
Flight time from Houston, TX to Salt Lake City, UT is 2 hours 45 minutes under average conditions.
Exact flight times may vary depending on aircraft type, weather conditions, baggage load, and other environmental factors.
Houston to Salt Lake City Flight Route Map
Map Showing the Distance Between Houston, TX and Salt Lake City, UTThis map shows the distance from Houston, TX, Usa to Salt Lake City, UT, Usa. You can also see the distance in miles and km below the map. Flight route map from Houston, Texas to Salt Lake City, Utah is displayed below.
Driving distance from Houston, TX to Salt Lake City, UT
The driving distance from Houston, Texas to Salt Lake City, Utah is 1438 miles or 2315 km.
The total driving distance from Houston, TX to Salt Lake City, UT is 1438 miles or 2315 kilometers. Your trip begins in Houston, Texas. It ends in Salt Lake City, Utah.
The driving distance from Houston, Texas to Salt Lake City, Utah is approximately 1438 miles (2315 kilometers), depending on the specific route you take. Without considering any traffic or other delays, driving this distance typically takes around 27 to 28 hours under normal conditions.
Driving time from Houston, TX to Salt Lake City, UT
How long is the drive from Houston, TX to Salt Lake City, UT?The total driving time is 27 hours, 18 minutes.
How long does a car ride from Houston to Salt Lake City take?
Houston and Salt Lake City are 27 hours 18 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 Salt Lake City
Time difference between Houston (TX) and Salt Lake City (UT) is 1 Hours.
Salt Lake City time is 1 Hours behind Houston.
| Current local time in Houston | Current local time in Salt Lake City |
|---|---|
| 2025-12-16, 23:22:56 CST | 2025-12-16, 22:22:56 MST |
How Far is it Between Houston Texas, USA and Salt Lake City Utah, USA?
You can compare air and road distance between Houston, TX and Salt Lake City, UT in this summary table of distances in miles, kilometers and nautical miles.
| Distance type | Miles | Kilometers | Nautical miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| Driving distance | 1438 mi | 2315 km | 1248.76 nmi |
| Straight line distance | 1197 mi | 1927 km | 1040 nmi |
| Difference | 241 mi | 388 km | 208 nmi |
Houston Details
Houston is located in Texas, USA.
| GPS Coordinates | Latitude: N 29° 47' 8.7'' Longitude: W 95° 23' 19.7'' |
|---|---|
| Latitude | 29.78574 |
| Longitude | -95.38881 |
| State | Texas |
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Salt Lake City Details
Salt Lake City is located in Utah, USA.
| GPS Coordinates | Latitude: N 40° 45' 38.8'' Longitude: W 111° 53' 27.8'' |
|---|---|
| Latitude | 40.76078 |
| Longitude | -111.89105 |
| State | Utah |
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Estimated Travel Time by Car Between Houston, TX and Salt Lake City, UT
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48 km/h) | 48 hours 13 minutes |
| 40 mph (64 km/h) | 36 hours 10 minutes |
| 45 mph (72 km/h) | 32 hours 9 minutes |
| 50 mph (80 km/h) | 28 hours 56 minutes |
| 55 mph (88 km/h) | 26 hours 18 minutes |
| 60 mph (96 km/h) | 24 hours 6 minutes |
| 65 mph (104 km/h) | 22 hours 15 minutes |
| 70 mph (112 km/h) | 20 hours 40 minutes |
| 75 mph (120 km/h) | 19 hours 17 minutes |
| 80 mph (128 km/h) | 18 hours 5 minutes |
| 85 mph (136 km/h) | 17 hours 1 minutes |