Distance from Houston to Tyler by Car and Plane

The flight distance from Houston (TX) to Tyler (TX) is 178 miles or 286 kilometers or 154 nautical miles.
Driving distance from Houston to Tyler is 196 miles (316 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 18 miles or 30 km.

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

The air travel (bird fly) shortest distance between Houston and Tyler is 178 miles or 286 km.
The nearest airport to Houston, is George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport (IAH) and the nearest airport to Tyler, is Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW).

What is the average flight time from Houston to Tyler?

Flight time from Houston, TX to Tyler, TX is 0 hours 24 minutes under average conditions.
Exact flight times may vary depending on aircraft type, weather conditions, baggage load, and other environmental factors.

Houston to Tyler Flight Route Map

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

Driving distance from Houston, TX to Tyler, TX

The driving distance from Houston, Texas to Tyler, Texas is 196 miles or 316 km.
The total driving distance from Houston, TX to Tyler, TX is 196 miles or 316 kilometers. Your trip begins in Houston, Texas. It ends in Tyler, Texas.
The driving distance from Houston, Texas to Tyler, Texas is approximately 196 miles (316 kilometers), depending on the specific route you take. Without considering any traffic or other delays, driving this distance typically takes around 3 to 4 hours under normal conditions.

Driving time from Houston, TX to Tyler, TX

How long is the drive from Houston, TX to Tyler, TX?
The total driving time is 3 hours, 52 minutes.
How long does a car ride from Houston to Tyler take?
Houston and Tyler are 3 hours 52 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 Tyler

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

Current local time in HoustonCurrent local time in Tyler
2025-12-17, 04:40:07 CST2025-12-17, 05:40:07 EST
How Far is it Between Houston Texas, USA and Tyler Texas, USA?

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

Distance type Miles Kilometers Nautical miles
Driving distance 196 mi 316 km 170.21 nmi
Straight line distance 178 mi 286 km 154 nmi
Difference 18 mi 30 km 16 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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Tyler Details

Tyler is located in Texas, USA.

GPS CoordinatesLatitude: N 32° 21' 4.5'' Longitude: W 95° 18' 3.8''
Latitude32.35126
Longitude-95.30106
StateTexas
Nearest airports to Tyler

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Estimated Travel Time by Car Between Houston, TX and Tyler, TX
Average SpeedTravel Time
30 mph (48 km/h) 6 hours 35 minutes
40 mph (64 km/h) 4 hours 56 minutes
45 mph (72 km/h) 4 hours 23 minutes
50 mph (80 km/h) 3 hours 57 minutes
55 mph (88 km/h) 3 hours 35 minutes
60 mph (96 km/h) 3 hours 17 minutes
65 mph (104 km/h) 3 hours 2 minutes
70 mph (112 km/h) 2 hours 49 minutes
75 mph (120 km/h) 2 hours 38 minutes
80 mph (128 km/h) 2 hours 28 minutes
85 mph (136 km/h) 2 hours 19 minutes