How far is San José, 08 from Houston, TX?
The driving distance from San José, 08 to Houston, TX is about 1347 miles (2167.8 km), with a travel time of about 25h 34m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 1551.4 miles (2496.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 51h 09m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CST.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 25h 34m.
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.
Town in Gadsden County, Florida, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between San José and Houston.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between San José and Houston.
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Start on the route
25 m · 6 sec
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Turn right
532 ft · 39 sec
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Continue on Howard England Way
775 ft · 24 sec · Howard England Way
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Carey Circle
21 m · 3 sec · Quay Road
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Exit the rotary onto Quay Road
1225 ft · 56 sec · Quay Road
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Turn right onto Angela Street
1365 ft · 1 min · Angela Street
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Turn right onto Whitehead Street
1202 ft · 59 sec · Whitehead Street
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Turn left onto Truman Avenue
1.5 km · 3 min · Truman Avenue
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Continue on North Roosevelt Boulevard
2.6 mi · 6 min · North Roosevelt Boulevard
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Turn left onto Overseas Highway
36.1 mi · 57 min · Overseas Highway
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Continue on New Seven Mile Bridge
68.1 mi · 1 hr 46 min · New Seven Mile Bridge
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Continue on Dixie Highway
19.4 mi · 27 min · Dixie Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Miami, Orlando, Florida's Turnpike North
1785 ft · 38 sec
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Continue on Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
13.2 mi · 16 min · Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
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Keep slight right to continue on Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
3.6 mi · 5 min · Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
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Keep slight left to continue on Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
2.5 mi · 3 min · Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
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Keep slight right to continue on Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
27.1 mi · 30 min · Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
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Keep slight right to continue on Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
1 mi · 1 min · Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
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Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike
260.5 mi · 4 hr 43 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 San José 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 then Slight Chance 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 San José to Houston?
The road trip is about 1347 miles (2167.8 km) and usually takes 25h 34m 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?
Greensboro is a useful midpoint, sitting about 673.3 miles from San José and 673.7 miles from Houston.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 1551.4 miles (2496.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 0 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 CST. 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 $235.32 one way or $470.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 422.4 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between San José and Houston, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before arriving, the latest forecast around Houston is Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between San José and Houston. Straight-line distance: 1551.42 mi (2496.77 km).
#1 San José
Located in the Central Valley, it is the largest city in Costa Rica and serves as the country's political and economic center.
| Population | 335,007 |
| Coordinates | 9.9333300, -84.0833300 |
| Altitude | - |
| Country | Costa Rica |
#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: 2168 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 44h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 33h 40m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 26h 56m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 22h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 19h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 16h 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 | $4.95 | $235.32 | $470.64 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $253.72 | $507.43 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $264.55 | $529.10 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $302.58 | $605.15 |
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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