How far is Los Angeles, CA from Houston, TX?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Los Angeles and Houston is 1371.22 miles (2206.76 km).
Flight distance from Los Angeles, CA to Houston, CA is 1371.22 miles. Estimated flight time is 03 hours 06 minutes.
It takes 02 hours 49 minutes to travel from Los Angeles to Houston with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Los Angeles, California to Houston, Texas is: 1549.11 miles (2493.06 km) by car.
Driving from Los Angeles to Houston will take approximately 22 hours 39 minutes.
#1 Los Angeles
The second most populous city in the United States and the center of the Los Angeles metropolitan area. It is located on the coast of Southern California, at the head of the Santa Monica Bay. Los Angeles is a major center for the entertainment industry and is home to many Hollywood studios.
| Population | 3970219 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 34°3'8"N 118°14'37"W |
| Latitude | 34.0522300 |
| Longitude | -118.2436800 |
| Altitude | 89 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Houston
The fourth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Houston metropolitan area. It is located on the Gulf of Mexico, in southeastern Texas. Houston is a major center for the oil and gas industry.
| Population | 2316120 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 29°45'48"N 95°21'48"W |
| Latitude | 29.7632800 |
| Longitude | -95.3632700 |
| Altitude | 12 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Houston: Louisiana Street (-95.363596,29.76347)
Estimated Travel Time Between Los Angeles and Houston
The distance between Los Angeles and Houston is 2493 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 27 hours 42 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.
Please keep in mind that there is a 2 hours time gap between Los Angeles, CA and Houston, TX. The current time in Los Angeles is 21:34:19, although it is 23:34:19 in Houston.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 51 hours 36 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 38 hours 43 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 30 hours 58 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 25 hours 49 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 22 hours 07 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 20 hours 39 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 19 hours 19 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 206.92 liters (54.66 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Los Angeles and Houston.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Los Angeles to Houston is $292.72 (diesel $338.69).
California gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $5.36 | $5.59 | $5.74 | $6.2 |
| Total | $292.72 | $305.68 | $313.93 | $338.69 |
Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.
The average gas price (in California ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $5.355 (Diesel $6.196) /gallon. Last changed prices on April 27, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Los Angeles and Houston (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
