How far is Miami, FL from Houston, TX?
The driving distance from Miami, FL to Houston, TX is about 1186.3 miles (1909.2 km), with a travel time of about 21h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 966.6 miles (1555.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 43h 13m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 21h 36m.
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.
Partly Sunny
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Miami and Houston.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Miami and Houston.
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Start on North Miami Avenue
152 m · 17 sec · North Miami Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 95
144 m · 11 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 95 North
2593 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight right
2.1 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight right
7.8 mi · 10 min
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Take the exit slight left toward SR 826 West: Florida's Turnpike Toll
1.3 km · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Florida's Turnpike
2242 ft · 55 sec
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Merge slight right onto Florida's Turnpike
263.9 mi · 4 hr 47 min · Florida's Turnpike
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Keep slight left to continue on Florida's Turnpike
1281 ft · 16 sec · Florida's Turnpike
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Merge slight left
106.9 mi · 1 hr 55 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 10: Jacksonville, Tallahassee
820 ft · 16 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 10 West: Tallahassee
1569 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight right
445.1 mi · 8 hr
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Keep slight right to continue on West Florida Republic Parkway
1190 ft · 14 sec · West Florida Republic Parkway
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Continue on West Florida Republic Parkway
86.2 mi · 1 hr 33 min · West Florida Republic Parkway
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Merge slight right
3.6 mi · 4 min
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Keep slight left
266.7 mi · 4 hr 56 min
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Take the exit slight right toward San Jacinto Street, Main Street
932 ft · 23 sec
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Turn straight onto Providence Street
599 ft · 12 sec · Providence Street
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Continue on North San Jacinto Street
1636 ft · 32 sec · North San Jacinto Street
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Continue on Fannin Street
1878 ft · 51 sec · Fannin Street
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Turn right onto Prairie Street
1338 ft · 48 sec · Prairie Street
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Turn right onto Louisiana Street
157 m · 17 sec · Louisiana Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Louisiana Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Miami and Houston.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 10 West
Merge slight right
445 mi · 08h 00m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Miami and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms near Houston.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Miami to Houston?
The road trip is about 1186.3 miles (1909.2 km) and usually takes 21h 36m 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 592.9 miles from Miami and 593.3 miles from Houston.
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 219.7 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 EDT. 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 $173.64 one way or $347.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 372 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Miami and Houston, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Miami and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms near Houston.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Miami and Houston. Straight-line distance: 966.6 mi (1555.6 km).
#1 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 |
#2 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 |
End: Houston (-95.36327, 29.76328)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 1909 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 39h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 29h 39m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 23h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 19h 46m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 16h 56m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 14h 47m |
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 | $4.15 | $173.64 | $347.27 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $192.39 | $384.78 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $204.95 | $409.89 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $182.09 | $364.18 |
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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