Driving from Houston to Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor lies 1,737 km (1,079 mi) north-east of Houston, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 23 h 33 min without stops, over roughly 2,119 km (1,317 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
| Houston | Ann Arbor | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Population | 2.3 million | 117,070 |
| Elevation | 30 m (98 ft) | 271 m (889 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-5 (America/Chicago) | UTC-4 (America/Detroit) |
| Postal codes | 77001–77299 | 48103–48113 |
Clocks in Ann Arbor are 1 h ahead of Houston right now, so a 23 h 33 min journey lands 24 h 33 min later by the destination clock.
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Staying in Ann Arbor
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Common questions
How far is Ann Arbor from Houston?
1,737 km (1,079 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Houston; by road roughly 2,119 km (1,317 mi).
How long does it take to get from Houston to Ann Arbor by car?
About 23 h 33 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Houston and Ann Arbor?
Ann Arbor is 1 h ahead at the moment (America/Detroit against America/Chicago).
Where these facts come from
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- 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.