Houston to Tempe by car: 1,617 km

Driving takes about 21 h 55 min without stops, over roughly 1,973 km (1,226 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.

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	Houston	Tempe
Country	United States	United States
Population	2.3 million	175,826
Elevation	30 m (98 ft)	360 m (1,181 ft)
Time now	UTC-5 (America/Chicago)	UTC-7 (America/Phoenix)
Postal codes	77001–77299	85280–85288

Clocks in Tempe are 2 h behind Houston right now, so a 21 h 55 min journey lands only 19 h 55 min later by the destination clock.

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Common questions

How far is Tempe from Houston?

1,617 km (1,005 mi) in a straight line, west of Houston; by road roughly 1,973 km (1,226 mi).

How long does it take to get from Houston to Tempe by car?

About 21 h 55 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.

Is there a time difference between Houston and Tempe?

Tempe is 2 h behind at the moment (America/Phoenix against America/Chicago).

Where these facts come from

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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.

Driving from Houston to Tempe