Distance from Dallas to Houston (United States)

The distance between Dallas, Texas and Houston, Texas is 362 kilometers (225 miles).

Dallas, Texas, United States

Houston, Texas, United States

Dallas and Houston are two major cities in Texas, United States, located in the southern part of the country, connected by various transportation options. The straight-line distance between them is 362 kilometers, heading southeast.

Dallas is situated at an altitude of 139 meters above sea level, while Houston is at 30 meters.

Driving route

The drive from Dallas to Houston via I-45 South covers approximately 385 kilometers, passing through cities like Ennis and Corsicana, with a mostly straight route through the Texas plains.

Lugares de interés en la ruta: Ennis Bluebonnet Trails, Corsicana's historic downtown, Sam Houston National Forest.

Travel information

Summary

The trip from Dallas to Houston crosses the Texas plains, with landmarks like Sam Houston National Forest along the way.

Best time to travel

Travel in spring for bluebonnets or in fall for cooler temperatures, avoiding summer heat in Houston.

Climate

Houston generally experiences warmer and more humid conditions compared to Dallas, with mild winters.

Accessibility

Houston offers extensive public transport and accessible facilities, similar to Dallas, aiding visitors with mobility needs.

Travel time

Mode Estimated time
Bicycle 12-14 hours
Motorcycle 4-5 hours
Car 3-4 hours
Helicopter 1-2 hours
Airplane 30-45 minutes
Speed Time
30 km/h
60 km/h
90 km/h
120 km/h
Dallas, United States

Local time:

Time Zone: America/Chicago

Coordinates: 32.7831° N 96.8067° W

Elevation: 139 m (456 ft)


Nearby airports:
  • Dallas Love Field (DAL)
  • Dallas Executive Airport (RBD)
  • Addison Airport (ADS)
  • Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
  • Fort Worth Meacham International Airport (FTW)
Houston, United States

Local time:

Time Zone: America/Chicago

Coordinates: 29.7633° N 95.3633° W

Elevation: 30 m (98 ft)


Nearby airports:
  • William P Hobby Airport (HOU)
  • Andrau Airpark (AAP)
  • George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
  • Ellington Airport (EFD)
  • West Houston Airport (IWS)

Other distances from Dallas

Distance between cities Kilometers
From Dallas to New York City 2,210 km
From Dallas to Los Angeles 1,995 km
From Dallas to Chicago 1,291 km
From Dallas to Houston 362 km
From Dallas to Phoenix 1,426 km

Other distances from Houston

Distances between cities Kilometers
From Houston to New York City 2,283 km
From Houston to Los Angeles 2,211 km
From Houston to Chicago 1,510 km
From Houston to Phoenix 1,635 km
From Houston to Philadelphia 2,158 km

Cities within similar distances

The following list contains the cities of United States that are at equal or similar distances as between Dallas and Houston.

From To Distance (kilometers)
Las Vegas, United States Bakersfield, United States 362 km
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Managua, Nicaragua San Salvador, El Salvador 362 km
La Paz, Bolivia Arequipa, Peru 362 km
Saltillo, Mexico San Luis Potosí, Mexico 363 km
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil São Paulo, Brazil 361 km
Coyoacán, Mexico San Luis Potosí, Mexico 363 km
Barcelona, Venezuela Valencia, Venezuela 364 km
Charlotte, United States Atlanta, United States 365 km
Abuja, Nigeria Benin City, Nigeria 365 km
Montevideo, Uruguay Mar del Plata, Argentina 365 km
Ottawa, Canada Etobicoke, Canada 365 km
Villa Nueva, Guatemala Belmopan, Belize 359 km
Mumbai, India Vadodara, India 359 km
Curitiba, Brazil Campinas, Brazil 359 km
Amsterdam, Netherlands London, United Kingdom 358 km
Canberra, Australia Newcastle, Australia 358 km
Mexico City, Mexico San Luis Potosí, Mexico 358 km

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