Distance from Houston to St. Petersburg by Car and Plane

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The flight distance from Houston (TX) to St. Petersburg (FL) is 782 miles or 1259 kilometers or 679 nautical miles.
Driving distance from Houston to St. Petersburg is 973 miles (1566 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 191 miles or 307 km.

Houston to St. Petersburg Flight Route Map

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

Driving distance from Houston, TX to St. Petersburg, FL

The driving distance from Houston, Texas to St. Petersburg, Florida is 973 miles or 1566 km.
The total driving distance from Houston, TX to St. Petersburg, FL is 973 miles or 1566 kilometers. Your trip begins in Houston, Texas. It ends in St. Petersburg, Florida.
The driving distance from Houston, Texas to St. Petersburg, Florida is approximately 973 miles (1566 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 St. Petersburg, FL

How long is the drive from Houston, TX to St. Petersburg, FL?
The total driving time is 18 hours, 24 minutes.
How long does a car ride from Houston to St. Petersburg take?
Houston and St. Petersburg are 18 hours 24 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 St. Petersburg

Time difference between Houston (TX) and St. Petersburg (FL) is 1 Hours.
St. Petersburg time is 1 Hours ahead of Houston.

Current local time in Houston	Current local time in St. Petersburg
2025-12-18, 10:03:36 CST	2025-12-18, 11:03:36 EST

How Far is it Between Houston Texas, USA and St. Petersburg Florida, USA?

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

Distance type	Miles	Kilometers	Nautical miles
Driving distance	973 mi	1566 km	844.95 nmi
Straight line distance	782 mi	1259 km	679 nmi
Difference	191 mi	307 km	165 nmi

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