Distance from Houston to Columbus by Car and Plane

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The flight distance from Houston (TX) to Columbus (OH) is 994 miles or 1599 kilometers or 863 nautical miles.
Driving distance from Houston to Columbus is 1158 miles (1865 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 164 miles or 266 km.

Houston to Columbus Flight Route Map

Map Showing the Distance Between Houston, TX and Columbus, OH
This map shows the distance from Houston, TX, Usa to Columbus, OH, Usa. You can also see the distance in miles and km below the map. Flight route map from Houston, Texas to Columbus, Ohio is displayed below.

Driving distance from Houston, TX to Columbus, OH

The driving distance from Houston, Texas to Columbus, Ohio is 1158 miles or 1865 km.
The total driving distance from Houston, TX to Columbus, OH is 1158 miles or 1865 kilometers. Your trip begins in Houston, Texas. It ends in Columbus, Ohio.
The driving distance from Houston, Texas to Columbus, Ohio is approximately 1158 miles (1865 kilometers), depending on the specific route you take. Without considering any traffic or other delays, driving this distance typically takes around 21 to 22 hours under normal conditions.

Driving time from Houston, TX to Columbus, OH

How long is the drive from Houston, TX to Columbus, OH?
The total driving time is 21 hours, 31 minutes.
How long does a car ride from Houston to Columbus take?
Houston and Columbus are 21 hours 31 mins far apart, if you drive non-stop.

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Attention! According to the recommendations of experts, you should stop and take a break every 2 hours on average, take a fresh air and walk a little to protect your alertness and health during long trips by car. In addition, you can drink some coffee to prevent you from sleeping. People who drive constantly without taking a break lose their focus and can eventually cause accidents. Also, please drive carefully and follow the speed rules.

Time Difference between Houston and Columbus

Time difference between Houston (TX) and Columbus (OH) is 1 Hours.
Columbus time is 1 Hours ahead of Houston.

Current local time in Houston	Current local time in Columbus
2025-12-21, 19:52:05 CST	2025-12-21, 20:52:05 EST

How Far is it Between Houston Texas, USA and Columbus Ohio, USA?

You can compare air and road distance between Houston, TX and Columbus, OH in this summary table of distances in miles, kilometers and nautical miles.

Distance type	Miles	Kilometers	Nautical miles
Driving distance	1158 mi	1865 km	1005.61 nmi
Straight line distance	994 mi	1599 km	863 nmi
Difference	164 mi	266 km	142 nmi

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