Distance from Houston to Phoenix (United States)

The distance between Houston, Texas and Phoenix, Arizona is 1,635 kilometers (1,016 miles).

Houston, Texas, United States

Phoenix, Arizona, United States

Houston is located in the southeastern part of Texas while Phoenix is situated in the southwestern region of Arizona, both being major cities in the southern United States. The straight-line distance between them is 1,635 kilometers, heading west.

Houston is at 30 meters above sea level, while Phoenix is at 366 meters.

Driving route

The car route from Houston to Phoenix covers approximately 1890 km, passing through major highways such as I-10 W, traversing regions including San Antonio, El Paso, and the vast desert landscapes of New Mexico.

Lugares de interés en la ruta: San Antonio River Walk, El Paso Mission Trail, White Sands National Park.

Travel information

Summary

The trip from Houston to Phoenix crosses diverse terrains, from the urban landscapes of Texas to the desert regions of Arizona, with landmarks like the San Antonio River Walk and White Sands National Park.

Best time to travel

Travel in spring or fall for milder temperatures in Phoenix, or visit in winter to enjoy cooler weather and avoid the summer heat.

Climate

Phoenix generally experiences hotter and drier conditions compared to Houston, with significant temperature differences especially in summer months.

Accessibility

Phoenix offers extensive accessibility infrastructure, including public transport and facilities for individuals with disabilities, similar to Houston.

Travel time

Mode Estimated time
Bicycle 2-3 days
Motorcycle 1 day
Car 18-20 hours
Airplane 2-3 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)
Phoenix, United States

Local time:

Time Zone: America/Phoenix

Coordinates: 33.4484° N 112.074° W

Elevation: 366 m (1,201 ft)


Nearby airports:
  • Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX)
  • Scottsdale Airport (SCF)
  • Phoenix Deer Valley Airport (DVT)
  • Phoenix Goodyear Airport (GYR)
  • Luke Air Force Base (LUF)

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 Phoenix

Distances between cities Kilometers
From Phoenix to New York City 3,451 km
From Phoenix to Los Angeles 575 km
From Phoenix to Chicago 2,338 km
From Phoenix to Houston 1,635 km
From Phoenix to Philadelphia 3,351 km

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