How far is Texas, TX from Boston, MA?

The driving distance from Texas, TX to Boston, MA is about 1965.6 miles (3163.4 km), with a travel time of about 36h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 1727.1 miles (2779.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 73h 54m 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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Road
1965.66 mi
36h 57m
Flight
1727.13 mi
2779.55 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
1727.13 mi
Kilometers
2779.55 km
Flight Time
03h 28m

Driving Distance

Road route
1965.66 mi
Kilometers
3163.42 km
Drive Time
36h 57m

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Drive time stays fixed at 36h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Boston
Fri, Oct 16, 10:06 AM EDT
Return by in Texas
Sat, Oct 17, 10:03 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Texas
2026-10-14T20:09
Arrive Boston
Fri, Oct 16, 9:06 AM CDT
Route Timing
36h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
7:57 PM to 9:27 PM EDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
10:06 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Texas
8:00 PM CDT
Overnight-style route

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.

Mid-route stop
Crossville
TN

City in and county seat of Cumberland County, Tennessee, United States

From Texas
969.6 mi
18h 28m
To Boston
996.1 mi
18h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
92°F
Today

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Oct 14 7:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph S
Destination
61°F
Overnight

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Oct 14 1:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Texas and Boston.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Texas and Boston.

  1. 1

    Start on County Road 476

    1.3 mi · 5 min · County Road 476

  2. 2

    Turn right onto CR 472

    1.1 mi · 4 min · CR 472

  3. 3

    Turn right

    38.1 mi · 57 min

  4. 4

    Take the ramp straight

    70 m · 6 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto West Commerce Street

    2714 ft · 37 sec · West Commerce Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Early Boulevard

    4.5 mi · 5 min · Early Boulevard

  7. 7

    Continue on US Highway 67/377 East

    19 mi · 22 min · US Highway 67/377 East

  8. 8

    Continue on West Central Avenue

    2.9 mi · 3 min · West Central Avenue

  9. 9

    Continue on US Highway 67

    15.4 mi · 18 min · US Highway 67

  10. 10

    Continue on Southwest US Highway 377

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Southwest US Highway 377

  11. 11

    Continue on Dublin Bypass

    4.8 mi · 5 min · Dublin Bypass

  12. 12

    Continue on South US Highway 377

    7.5 mi · 9 min · South US Highway 377

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto West Washington Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · West Washington Street

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on West South Loop

    2.5 mi · 4 min · West South Loop

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Glen Rose Road

    2221 ft · 31 sec · Glen Rose Road

  16. 16

    Continue on US Highway 67

    28.8 mi · 33 min · US Highway 67

  17. 17

    Continue on Northeast Big Bend Trail

    61.8 mi · 1 hr 11 min · Northeast Big Bend Trail

  18. 18

    Continue on West S G Alexander Freeway

    2.7 mi · 3 min · West S G Alexander Freeway

  19. 19

    Continue on Marvin D Love Freeway

    5.5 mi · 6 min · Marvin D Love Freeway

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto South R L Thornton Freeway

    3.6 mi · 4 min · South R L Thornton Freeway

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward I 30 East: Texarkana, Riverfront Boulevard, Griffin Street

    2094 ft · 42 sec

  22. 22

    Keep slight left to continue on I 35E North, I 30 West: Denton, Fort Worth, Texarkana

    129 m · 6 sec

  23. 23

    Keep slight right to continue on I 30 East: Texarkana, Convention Center

    2206 ft · 33 sec

  24. 24

    Keep slight left to continue on I 30 East: Texarkana

    117 m · 6 sec

  25. 25

    Continue on East R L Thornton Freeway

    7.5 mi · 9 min · East R L Thornton Freeway

  26. 26

    Keep slight left to continue on East R L Thornton Freeway

    174.5 mi · 2 hr 59 min · East R L Thornton Freeway

  27. 27

    Continue on Purple Heart Trail

    133.5 mi · 2 hr 16 min · Purple Heart Trail

  28. 28

    Keep slight right to continue on East Belt Freeway

    10 mi · 12 min · East Belt Freeway

  29. 29

    Take the exit right toward I 40: Memphis, Fort Smith

    1161 ft · 28 sec

  30. 30

    Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East: Memphis

    2525 ft · 1 min

  31. 31

    Merge slight left

    119.5 mi · 2 hr 1 min

  32. 32

    Keep slight left to continue on Blues Highway

    1.3 km · 58 sec · Blues Highway

  33. 33

    Keep slight left

    18 mi · 22 min

  34. 34

    Keep slight left to continue on I 40 East: Nashville, Knoxville

    197.9 mi · 3 hr 34 min

  35. 35

    Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East, I 65 South: Knoxville, Huntsville

    1305 ft · 25 sec

  36. 36

    Merge slight left onto Downtown Loop

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Downtown Loop

  37. 37

    Continue on Downtown Loop

    2764 ft · 43 sec · Downtown Loop

  38. 38

    Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East, I 24 East: Knoxville, Chattanooga

    173.8 mi · 3 hr 10 min

  39. 39

    Keep slight left

    36.7 mi · 41 min

  40. 40

    Keep slight left to continue on I 81 North: Bristol

    157.1 mi · 2 hr 48 min

  41. 41

    Keep slight left to continue on I 81 North, US 11 North: Roanoke

    139.7 mi · 2 hr 34 min

  42. 42

    Continue straight

    1353 ft · 18 sec

  43. 43

    Keep slight left

    205.2 mi · 3 hr 51 min

  44. 44

    Take the exit slight right toward US 11, US 15: Enola, Marysville

    931 ft · 14 sec

  45. 45

    Keep slight left to continue on US 11 North, US 15 North: Marysville

    1828 ft · 28 sec

  46. 46

    Keep slight left

    2072 ft · 32 sec

  47. 47

    Merge slight left onto George N. Wade Memorial Bridge

    1.2 km · 1 min · George N. Wade Memorial Bridge

  48. 48

    Continue on American Legion Memorial Highway

    3.4 mi · 5 min · American Legion Memorial Highway

  49. 49

    Keep slight left to continue on American Legion Memorial Highway

    19.1 mi · 23 min · American Legion Memorial Highway

  50. 50

    Take the exit slight right toward I 78 East: Allentown

    1.1 km · 45 sec

  51. 51

    Continue on 78th Division Highway

    7.6 mi · 9 min · 78th Division Highway

  52. 52

    Continue on William Penn Highway

    42.8 mi · 51 min · William Penn Highway

  53. 53

    Keep slight left to continue on I 78 East: New Jersey

    58 mi · 1 hr 9 min

  54. 54

    Keep slight right to continue on Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

    16.6 mi · 19 min · Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

  55. 55

    Keep slight right to continue on Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

    7.8 mi · 9 min · Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

  56. 56

    Take the exit slight left toward I 78 East: Holland Tunnel, New York City

    2150 ft · 34 sec

  57. 57

    Merge slight left onto Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

    1.1 km · 56 sec · Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

  58. 58

    Take the exit slight right toward NJTP, I 95, US 1-9, NJ 21, US 22: Port Newark

    1328 ft · 21 sec

  59. 59

    Merge slight right onto Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

    1 mi · 1 min · Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

  60. 60

    Keep slight right to continue on I 95/NJTP North Tolls

    589 ft · 7 sec · I 95/NJTP North Tolls

  61. 61

    Keep straight to continue on I 95 North, NJTP North

    821 ft · 31 sec

  62. 62

    Continue on I 95 North, NJTP North

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  63. 63

    Keep slight right to continue on I 95, NJ 3: George Washington Bridge

    1.2 km · 59 sec

  64. 64

    Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur

    10.4 mi · 14 min · New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur

  65. 65

    Take the exit slight right toward US 46: The Ridgefields, Palisades Park

    823 ft · 28 sec

  66. 66

    Keep slight right to continue on US 46 East: Ridgefield, Palisades Park

    1233 ft · 42 sec

  67. 67

    Merge slight left

    1.5 km · 2 min

  68. 68

    Continue straight

    1.8 mi · 3 min

  69. 69

    Take the exit slight left toward George Washington Bridge Upper Level

    95 m · 5 sec

  70. 70

    Merge slight left

    1649 ft · 20 sec

  71. 71

    Keep slight left

    1.3 km · 1 min

  72. 72

    Continue on George Washington Bridge (upper level)

    3174 ft · 1 min · George Washington Bridge (upper level)

  73. 73

    Continue on Trans-Manhattan Expressway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Trans-Manhattan Expressway

  74. 74

    Continue on Cross Bronx Expressway

    4.7 mi · 6 min · Cross Bronx Expressway

  75. 75

    Keep slight left

    2.9 mi · 4 min

  76. 76

    Take the exit slight right toward Hutchinson Parkway North

    131 m · 15 sec

  77. 77

    Keep slight left to continue on Hutchinson River Parkway North

    912 ft · 31 sec

  78. 78

    Merge slight left onto Hutchinson River Parkway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Hutchinson River Parkway

  79. 79

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95 North: New Haven

    1570 ft · 44 sec

  80. 80

    Merge slight left onto New England Thruway

    40.8 mi · 55 min · New England Thruway

  81. 81

    Take the exit slight right toward CT 25, CT 8: Trumbull, Waterbury

    1 km · 1 min

  82. 82

    Continue straight

    3.2 mi · 3 min

  83. 83

    Keep slight right to continue on CT 8 North: Waterbury, New Haven

    1.8 mi · 2 min

  84. 84

    Take the exit slight right toward CT 15 North: Merritt Parkway, New Haven

    1.2 km · 2 min

  85. 85

    Merge slight left onto Merritt Parkway

    3 mi · 4 min · Merritt Parkway

  86. 86

    Continue on Wilbur Cross Parkway

    30.4 mi · 38 min · Wilbur Cross Parkway

  87. 87

    Continue on Berlin Turnpike

    15.7 mi · 20 min · Berlin Turnpike

  88. 88

    Merge slight right

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  89. 89

    Keep slight left to continue on I 84 East: Boston

    39.7 mi · 46 min

  90. 90

    Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

    55.6 mi · 1 hr 7 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

  91. 91

    Take the exit slight left toward I 93: South Station, Concord New Hampshire, Quincy

    156 m · 13 sec

  92. 92

    Keep slight right to continue on South Station

    1718 ft · 47 sec

  93. 93

    Turn left onto Kneeland Street

    525 ft · 22 sec · Kneeland Street

  94. 94

    Turn right onto Lincoln Street

    1345 ft · 53 sec · Lincoln Street

  95. 95

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Summer Street

    25 m · 4 sec · Summer Street

  96. 96

    Turn right onto Devonshire Street

    687 ft · 32 sec · Devonshire Street

  97. 97

    Turn left onto Franklin Street

    53 m · 8 sec · Franklin Street

  98. 98

    Turn right onto Arch Street

    141 m · 20 sec · Arch Street

  99. 99

    Turn left onto Milk Street

    84 m · 11 sec · Milk Street

  100. 100

    Continue on Washington Street

    737 ft · 33 sec · Washington Street

  101. 101

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Court Street

    144 m · 20 sec · Court Street

  102. 102

    Turn left onto Tremont Street

    102 m · 12 sec · Tremont Street

  103. 103

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Tremont Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Texas and Boston.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
103 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
29
15 merges, 14 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 40 East
529 mi · 27%
I 81 North
502 mi · 26%
East R L Thornton Freeway
182 mi · 9%
Purple Heart Trail
134 mi · 7%
Northeast Big Bend Trail
61.8 mi · 3%
I 78 East
59.1 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 81 North

Keep slight left

205 mi · 03h 51m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
36h 57m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
73h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+238.5 mi
1727.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Crossville
18h 28m from Texas
Leave By
10:06 AM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Texas and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Boston.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Texas to Boston?

The road trip is about 1965.6 miles (3163.4 km) and usually takes 36h 57m 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?

Crossville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 969.6 miles from Texas and 996.1 miles from Boston.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 1727.1 miles (2779.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 238.5 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.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Texas and Boston, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Texas and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Boston.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Texas and Boston. Straight-line distance: 1727.13 mi (2779.55 km).

Texas

#1 Texas

This southern US state shares a border with Mexico, and its major cities include Houston, San Antonio, Dallas, and the capital, Austin.

Population29,360,759
Coordinates31.2504400, -99.2506100
Altitude559
CountryUnited States
Boston

#2 Boston

The twenty-first most populous city in the United States and the center of the Boston metropolitan area.

Population691,531
Coordinates42.3584300, -71.0597700
Altitude14
CountryUnited States
Start: Texas (-99.25061, 31.25044)
End: Boston (-71.05977, 42.35843)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 3163 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)65h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)49h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)39h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)32h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)28h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)24h 31m
Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Texas and Boston, MA. The current time in Texas is 20:09:08, although it is 21:09:08 in Boston.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.