Driving from Phoenix to Houston
Houston lies 1,633 km (1,014 mi) east of Phoenix, +2 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 22 h 8 min without stops, over roughly 1,992 km (1,238 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
| Phoenix | Houston | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Population | 1.7 million | 2.3 million |
| Elevation | 366 m (1,201 ft) | 30 m (98 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-7 (America/Phoenix) | UTC-5 (America/Chicago) |
| Postal codes | 85001–85098 | 77001–77299 |
Clocks in Houston are 2 h ahead of Phoenix right now, so a 22 h 8 min journey lands 24 h 8 min later by the destination clock.
Where to book car hire from Phoenix to Houston
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Staying in Houston
Our booking partner lists 2,017+ places to stay in Houston (statistics below are from the first 1,000). Of the 756 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (299), and 14 are five-star. Across 481 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 7.9 out of 10. Guests have left 233,289 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Houston from Phoenix?
1,633 km (1,014 mi) in a straight line, east of Phoenix; by road roughly 1,992 km (1,238 mi).
How long does it take to get from Phoenix to Houston by car?
About 22 h 8 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Phoenix and Houston?
Houston is 2 h ahead at the moment (America/Chicago against America/Phoenix).
Where can I stay in Houston?
Our booking partner lists 2,017+ places to stay in Houston, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.