How far is Houston, TX from Miami, FL?
The driving distance from Houston, TX to Miami, FL is about 1186.9 miles (1910.1 km), with a travel time of about 18h 02m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 966.6 miles (1555.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 36h 05m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 18h 02m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Walton County, Florida, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Houston and Miami.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Houston and Miami.
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Start on Louisiana Street
145 m · 20 sec · Louisiana Street
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Turn right onto Franklin Street
1678 ft · 1 min · Franklin Street
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Turn left onto San Jacinto Street
2319 ft · 49 sec · San Jacinto Street
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Turn straight onto Rothwell Street
106 m · 7 sec · Rothwell Street
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Take the ramp straight toward US 59 East, I 10 East
792 ft · 19 sec
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Merge slight left onto East Freeway
5.2 mi · 7 min · East Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on East Freeway
13.4 mi · 16 min · East Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on East Freeway
96.3 mi · 1 hr 45 min · East Freeway
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Continue on Creole Nature Trail All-American Road
155.6 mi · 2 hr 54 min · Creole Nature Trail All-American Road
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Take the exit slight left toward I 12 East: Hammond
1.3 km · 2 min
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Continue on West Florida Republic Parkway
85 mi · 1 hr 32 min · West Florida Republic Parkway
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Continue on West Florida Republic Parkway
1.1 km · 44 sec · West Florida Republic Parkway
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Merge slight left onto Stephen E Ambrose Memorial Parkway
109 mi · 1 hr 58 min · Stephen E Ambrose Memorial Parkway
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Keep slight left
335.7 mi · 6 hr 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I-75 South: Tampa
1959 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left
107.2 mi · 1 hr 55 min
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Take the exit slight left toward Florida's Turnpike South, Orlando
264.2 mi · 4 hr 47 min · Florida's Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 95, US 441, SR 826 West
1760 ft · 43 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 95, US 441
1.3 km · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 95 South
752 ft · 18 sec
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Merge slight left
9 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Northwest 8th Street, Port of Miami
2361 ft · 60 sec
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Continue on Northwest 3rd Court
1063 ft · 39 sec · Northwest 3rd Court
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Turn left onto Northwest 5th Street
2099 ft · 1 min · Northwest 5th Street
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Turn right onto North Miami Avenue
1712 ft · 57 sec · North Miami Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Miami Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Houston and Miami.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Stephen E Ambrose Memorial Parkway
Keep slight left
336 mi · 06h 01m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Houston and Partly Sunny near Miami.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Houston to Miami?
The road trip is about 1186.9 miles (1910.1 km) and usually takes 18h 02m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
DeFuniak Springs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 592.8 miles from Houston and 594.1 miles from Miami.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 966.6 miles (1555.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 220.3 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $158.26 one way or $316.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 372.2 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Houston and Miami, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms around Houston and Partly Sunny near Miami.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Houston and Miami. Straight-line distance: 966.6 mi (1555.6 km).
#1 Houston
The fourth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Houston metropolitan area.
| Population | 2,316,120 |
| Coordinates | 29.7632800, -95.3632700 |
| Altitude | 12 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Miami
The most populous city in Florida, Miami is a major center for tourism, finance, and culture.
| Population | 471,525 |
| Coordinates | 25.7742700, -80.1936600 |
| Altitude | 2 |
| Country | United States |
End: North Miami Avenue (-80.1936, 25.774271)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 1910 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 39h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 29h 40m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 23h 44m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 19h 46m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 16h 57m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 14h 48m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.78 | $158.26 | $316.53 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $178.07 | $356.15 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $192.27 | $384.54 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $167.23 | $334.45 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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