Driving from Houston to Raleigh
Raleigh lies 1,698 km (1,055 mi) north-east of Houston, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 23 h 1 min without stops, over roughly 2,071 km (1,287 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
| Houston | Raleigh | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Population | 2.3 million | 482,295 |
| Elevation | 30 m (98 ft) | 99 m (325 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-5 (America/Chicago) | UTC-4 (America/New_York) |
| Postal codes | 77001–77299 | 27601–27699 |
Clocks in Raleigh are 1 h ahead of Houston right now, so a 23 h 1 min journey lands 24 h 1 min later by the destination clock.
Where to book car hire from Houston to Raleigh
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Staying in Raleigh
Our booking partner lists 246 places to stay in Raleigh. Of the 175 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (86), and 1 are five-star. Across 80 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8 out of 10. Guests have left 55,292 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Raleigh from Houston?
1,698 km (1,055 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Houston; by road roughly 2,071 km (1,287 mi).
How long does it take to get from Houston to Raleigh by car?
About 23 h 1 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Houston and Raleigh?
Raleigh is 1 h ahead at the moment (America/New_York against America/Chicago).
Where can I stay in Raleigh?
Our booking partner lists 246 places to stay in Raleigh, 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.