Distance from Houston to Fresno (United States)

The distance between Houston, Texas and Fresno, California is 2,395 kilometers (1,488 miles).

Houston, Texas, United States

Fresno, California, United States

Houston is located in the southeastern part of Texas while Fresno is situated in the central region of California, both being significant urban centers in their respective states. The straight-line distance between them is 2,395 kilometers, heading northwest.

Houston is at 30 meters above sea level, while Fresno is at 99 meters.

Driving route

The car route from Houston to Fresno covers approximately 2700 kilometers, passing through major highways such as I-10 and I-5, traversing regions including Texas Hill Country, Arizona deserts, and California's Central Valley.

Lugares de interés en la ruta: San Antonio River Walk, Phoenix Desert Botanical Garden, Joshua Tree National Park.

Travel information

Summary

The trip from Houston to Fresno crosses diverse landscapes, from the flat plains of Texas to the mountainous terrains of California, with landmarks like the Grand Canyon nearby.

Best time to travel

Travel in spring for mild weather and blooming landscapes, or in autumn for harvest festivals and cooler temperatures in Fresno.

Climate

Fresno typically experiences a drier and hotter climate compared to Houston, with less humidity and more pronounced seasonal changes.

Accessibility

Fresno offers a range of accessibility features, including public transport options and wheelchair-friendly facilities, similar to those available in Houston.

Travel time

Mode Estimated time
Bicycle 4-5 days
Motorcycle 1-2 days
Car 1-2 days
Airplane 3-4 hours
Speed Time
50 km/h
100 km/h
150 km/h
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)
Fresno, United States

Local time:

Time Zone: America/Los_Angeles

Coordinates: 36.7477° N 119.7724° W

Elevation: 99 m (325 ft)


Nearby airports:
  • Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT)
  • Madera Municipal Airport (MAE)
  • Lemoore Naval Air Station (Reeves Field) Airport (NLC)
  • Visalia Municipal Airport (VIS)
  • Mariposa Yosemite Airport (RMY)

Other distances from Houston

Distance 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

Other distances from Fresno

Distances between cities Kilometers
From Fresno to New York City 3,959 km
From Fresno to Los Angeles 330 km
From Fresno to Chicago 2,811 km
From Fresno to Houston 2,395 km
From Fresno to Phoenix 791 km

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