Distance from Los Angeles to Houston by Car and Plane

The flight distance from Los Angeles (CA) to Houston (TX) is 1370 miles or 2204 kilometers or 1190 nautical miles.
Driving distance from Los Angeles to Houston is 1545 miles (2488 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 175 miles or 284 km.

Flight distance from Los Angeles, CA to Houston, TX in miles and km?

The air travel (bird fly) shortest distance between Los Angeles and Houston is 1370 miles or 2204 km.
The nearest airport to Los Angeles, is Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and the nearest airport to Houston, is George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport (IAH).

What is the average flight time from Los Angeles to Houston?

Flight time from Los Angeles, CA to Houston, TX is 3 hours 8 minutes under average conditions.
Exact flight times may vary depending on aircraft type, weather conditions, baggage load, and other environmental factors.

Los Angeles to Houston Flight Route Map

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

Driving distance from Los Angeles, CA to Houston, TX

The driving distance from Los Angeles, California to Houston, Texas is 1545 miles or 2488 km.
The total driving distance from Los Angeles, CA to Houston, TX is 1545 miles or 2488 kilometers. Your trip begins in Los Angeles, California. It ends in Houston, Texas.
The driving distance from Los Angeles, California to Houston, Texas is approximately 1545 miles (2488 kilometers), depending on the specific route you take. Without considering any traffic or other delays, driving this distance typically takes around 26 to 27 hours under normal conditions.

Driving time from Los Angeles, CA to Houston, TX

How long is the drive from Los Angeles, CA to Houston, TX?
The total driving time is 26 hours, 24 minutes.
How long does a car ride from Los Angeles to Houston take?
Los Angeles and Houston are 26 hours 24 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 Los Angeles and Houston

Time difference between Los Angeles (CA) and Houston (TX) is 2 Hours.
Houston time is 2 Hours ahead of Los Angeles.

Current local time in Los AngelesCurrent local time in Houston
2025-12-18, 08:49:34 PST2025-12-18, 10:49:34 CST
How Far is it Between Los Angeles California, USA and Houston Texas, USA?

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

Distance type Miles Kilometers Nautical miles
Driving distance 1545 mi 2488 km 1341.68 nmi
Straight line distance 1370 mi 2204 km 1190 nmi
Difference 175 mi 284 km 151 nmi

Los Angeles Details

Los Angeles is located in California, USA.

GPS CoordinatesLatitude: N 34° 3' 8'' Longitude: W 118° 14' 37.2''
Latitude34.05223
Longitude-118.24368
StateCalifornia
Nearest airports to Los Angeles

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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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Estimated Travel Time by Car Between Los Angeles, CA and Houston, TX
Average SpeedTravel Time
30 mph (48 km/h) 51 hours 50 minutes
40 mph (64 km/h) 38 hours 52 minutes
45 mph (72 km/h) 34 hours 33 minutes
50 mph (80 km/h) 31 hours 6 minutes
55 mph (88 km/h) 28 hours 16 minutes
60 mph (96 km/h) 25 hours 55 minutes
65 mph (104 km/h) 23 hours 55 minutes
70 mph (112 km/h) 22 hours 12 minutes
75 mph (120 km/h) 20 hours 44 minutes
80 mph (128 km/h) 19 hours 26 minutes
85 mph (136 km/h) 18 hours 17 minutes