Driving from East Chattanooga to Houston
Houston lies 1,117 km (694 mi) south-west of East Chattanooga, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 15 h 8 min without stops, over roughly 1,362 km (846 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
| East Chattanooga | Houston | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Population | 154,024 | 2.3 million |
| Elevation | 208 m (682 ft) | 30 m (98 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/New_York) | UTC-5 (America/Chicago) |
Clocks in Houston are 1 h behind East Chattanooga right now, so a 15 h 8 min journey lands only 14 h 8 min later by the destination clock.
Where to book car hire from East Chattanooga 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 East Chattanooga?
1,117 km (694 mi) in a straight line, south-west of East Chattanooga; by road roughly 1,362 km (846 mi).
How long does it take to get from East Chattanooga to Houston by car?
About 15 h 8 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between East Chattanooga and Houston?
Houston is 1 h behind at the moment (America/Chicago against America/New_York).
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 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel 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.