Distance from Houston to Washington by Car and Plane

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The flight distance from Houston (TX) to Washington (DC) is 1220 miles or 1963 kilometers or 1059 nautical miles.
Driving distance from Houston to Washington is 1411 miles (2271 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 191 miles or 308 km.

Houston to Washington Flight Route Map

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

Driving distance from Houston, TX to Washington, DC

The driving distance from Houston, Texas to Washington, District of Columbia is 1411 miles or 2271 km.
The total driving distance from Houston, TX to Washington, DC is 1411 miles or 2271 kilometers. Your trip begins in Houston, Texas. It ends in Washington, District of Columbia.
The driving distance from Houston, Texas to Washington, District of Columbia is approximately 1411 miles (2271 kilometers), depending on the specific route you take. Without considering any traffic or other delays, driving this distance typically takes around 25 to 26 hours under normal conditions.

Driving time from Houston, TX to Washington, DC

How long is the drive from Houston, TX to Washington, DC?
The total driving time is 25 hours, 54 minutes.
How long does a car ride from Houston to Washington take?
Houston and Washington are 25 hours 54 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 Washington

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

Current local time in Houston	Current local time in Washington
2025-12-19, 06:05:52 CST	2025-12-19, 07:05:52 EST

How Far is it Between Houston Texas, USA and Washington District of Columbia, USA?

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

Distance type	Miles	Kilometers	Nautical miles
Driving distance	1411 mi	2271 km	1225.31 nmi
Straight line distance	1220 mi	1963 km	1059 nmi
Difference	191 mi	308 km	166 nmi

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