Distance from Houston to San Jose by Car and Plane

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The flight distance from Houston (TX) to San Jose (CA) is 1607 miles or 2586 kilometers or 1395 nautical miles.
Driving distance from Houston to San Jose is 1884 miles (3033 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 277 miles or 447 km.

Houston to San Jose Flight Route Map

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

Driving distance from Houston, TX to San Jose, CA

The driving distance from Houston, Texas to San Jose, California is 1884 miles or 3033 km.
The total driving distance from Houston, TX to San Jose, CA is 1884 miles or 3033 kilometers. Your trip begins in Houston, Texas. It ends in San Jose, California.
The driving distance from Houston, Texas to San Jose, California is approximately 1884 miles (3033 kilometers), depending on the specific route you take. Without considering any traffic or other delays, driving this distance typically takes around 32 to 33 hours under normal conditions.

Driving time from Houston, TX to San Jose, CA

How long is the drive from Houston, TX to San Jose, CA?
The total driving time is 32 hours, 45 minutes.
How long does a car ride from Houston to San Jose take?
Houston and San Jose are 32 hours 45 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 San Jose

Time difference between Houston (TX) and San Jose (CA) is 2 Hours.
San Jose time is 2 Hours behind Houston.

Current local time in Houston	Current local time in San Jose
2025-12-19, 03:28:23 CST	2025-12-19, 01:28:23 PST

How Far is it Between Houston Texas, USA and San Jose California, USA?

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

Distance type	Miles	Kilometers	Nautical miles
Driving distance	1884 mi	3033 km	1636.07 nmi
Straight line distance	1607 mi	2586 km	1395 nmi
Difference	277 mi	447 km	241 nmi

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