Distance from Omaha to Houston by Car and Plane

The flight distance from Omaha (NE) to Houston (TX) is 794 miles or 1277 kilometers or 689 nautical miles.
Driving distance from Omaha to Houston is 899 miles (1447 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 105 miles or 170 km.

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

The air travel (bird fly) shortest distance between Omaha and Houston is 794 miles or 1277 km.
The nearest airport to Omaha, is Kansas City International Airport (MCI) and the nearest airport to Houston, is George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport (IAH).

What is the average flight time from Omaha to Houston?

Flight time from Omaha, NE to Houston, TX is 1 hours 49 minutes under average conditions.
Exact flight times may vary depending on aircraft type, weather conditions, baggage load, and other environmental factors.

Omaha to Houston Flight Route Map

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

Driving distance from Omaha, NE to Houston, TX

The driving distance from Omaha, Nebraska to Houston, Texas is 899 miles or 1447 km.
The total driving distance from Omaha, NE to Houston, TX is 899 miles or 1447 kilometers. Your trip begins in Omaha, Nebraska. It ends in Houston, Texas.
The driving distance from Omaha, Nebraska to Houston, Texas is approximately 899 miles (1447 kilometers), depending on the specific route you take. Without considering any traffic or other delays, driving this distance typically takes around 16 to 17 hours under normal conditions.

Driving time from Omaha, NE to Houston, TX

How long is the drive from Omaha, NE to Houston, TX?
The total driving time is 16 hours, 2 minutes.
How long does a car ride from Omaha to Houston take?
Omaha and Houston are 16 hours 2 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 Omaha and Houston

Time difference between Omaha (NE) and Houston (TX) is 0 Hours.

Current local time in OmahaCurrent local time in Houston
2025-12-19, 03:27:49 CST2025-12-19, 03:27:49 CST
How Far is it Between Omaha Nebraska, USA and Houston Texas, USA?

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

Distance type Miles Kilometers Nautical miles
Driving distance 899 mi 1447 km 780.69 nmi
Straight line distance 794 mi 1277 km 689 nmi
Difference 105 mi 170 km 91 nmi

Omaha Details

Omaha is located in Nebraska, USA.

GPS CoordinatesLatitude: N 41° 15' 31'' Longitude: W 95° 56' 16''
Latitude41.25861
Longitude-95.93779
StateNebraska
Nearest airports to Omaha

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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 Omaha, NE and Houston, TX
Average SpeedTravel Time
30 mph (48 km/h) 30 hours 8 minutes
40 mph (64 km/h) 22 hours 36 minutes
45 mph (72 km/h) 20 hours 5 minutes
50 mph (80 km/h) 18 hours 5 minutes
55 mph (88 km/h) 16 hours 26 minutes
60 mph (96 km/h) 15 hours 4 minutes
65 mph (104 km/h) 13 hours 54 minutes
70 mph (112 km/h) 12 hours 55 minutes
75 mph (120 km/h) 12 hours 3 minutes
80 mph (128 km/h) 11 hours 18 minutes
85 mph (136 km/h) 10 hours 38 minutes