Distance from Raleigh to Houston by Car and Plane
The flight distance from Raleigh (NC) to Houston (TX) is 1057 miles or 1701 kilometers or 918 nautical miles.
Driving distance from Raleigh to Houston is 1203 miles (1937 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 146 miles or 236 km.
Flight distance from Raleigh, NC to Houston, TX in miles and km?
The air travel (bird fly) shortest distance between Raleigh and Houston is 1057 miles or 1701 km.The nearest airport to Raleigh, is Raleigh Durham International Airport (RDU) and the nearest airport to Houston, is George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport (IAH).
What is the average flight time from Raleigh to Houston?
Flight time from Raleigh, NC to Houston, TX is 2 hours 25 minutes under average conditions.
Exact flight times may vary depending on aircraft type, weather conditions, baggage load, and other environmental factors.
Raleigh to Houston Flight Route Map
Map Showing the Distance Between Raleigh, NC and Houston, TXThis map shows the distance from Raleigh, NC, Usa to Houston, TX, Usa. You can also see the distance in miles and km below the map. Flight route map from Raleigh, North Carolina to Houston, Texas is displayed below.
Driving distance from Raleigh, NC to Houston, TX
The driving distance from Raleigh, North Carolina to Houston, Texas is 1203 miles or 1937 km.
The total driving distance from Raleigh, NC to Houston, TX is 1203 miles or 1937 kilometers. Your trip begins in Raleigh, North Carolina. It ends in Houston, Texas.
The driving distance from Raleigh, North Carolina to Houston, Texas is approximately 1203 miles (1937 kilometers), depending on the specific route you take. Without considering any traffic or other delays, driving this distance typically takes around 22 to 23 hours under normal conditions.
Driving time from Raleigh, NC to Houston, TX
How long is the drive from Raleigh, NC to Houston, TX?The total driving time is 22 hours, 26 minutes.
How long does a car ride from Raleigh to Houston take?
Raleigh and Houston are 22 hours 26 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 Raleigh and Houston
Time difference between Raleigh (NC) and Houston (TX) is 1 Hours.
Houston time is 1 Hours behind Raleigh.
| Current local time in Raleigh | Current local time in Houston |
|---|---|
| 2025-12-18, 18:47:01 EST | 2025-12-18, 17:47:01 CST |
How Far is it Between Raleigh North Carolina, USA and Houston Texas, USA?
You can compare air and road distance between Raleigh, NC and Houston, TX in this summary table of distances in miles, kilometers and nautical miles.
| Distance type | Miles | Kilometers | Nautical miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| Driving distance | 1203 mi | 1937 km | 1044.69 nmi |
| Straight line distance | 1057 mi | 1701 km | 918 nmi |
| Difference | 146 mi | 236 km | 126 nmi |
Raleigh Details
Raleigh is located in North Carolina, USA.
| GPS Coordinates | Latitude: N 35° 49' 48.7'' Longitude: W 78° 38' 29.4'' |
|---|---|
| Latitude | 35.8302 |
| Longitude | -78.64149 |
| State | North Carolina |
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Houston Details
Houston is located in Texas, USA.
| GPS Coordinates | Latitude: N 29° 47' 8.7'' Longitude: W 95° 23' 19.7'' |
|---|---|
| Latitude | 29.78574 |
| Longitude | -95.38881 |
| State | Texas |
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Estimated Travel Time by Car Between Raleigh, NC and Houston, TX
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48 km/h) | 40 hours 21 minutes |
| 40 mph (64 km/h) | 30 hours 15 minutes |
| 45 mph (72 km/h) | 26 hours 54 minutes |
| 50 mph (80 km/h) | 24 hours 12 minutes |
| 55 mph (88 km/h) | 22 hours 0 minutes |
| 60 mph (96 km/h) | 20 hours 10 minutes |
| 65 mph (104 km/h) | 18 hours 37 minutes |
| 70 mph (112 km/h) | 17 hours 17 minutes |
| 75 mph (120 km/h) | 16 hours 8 minutes |
| 80 mph (128 km/h) | 15 hours 7 minutes |
| 85 mph (136 km/h) | 14 hours 14 minutes |