Distance from Houston to Tampa by Car and Plane

The flight distance from Houston (TX) to Tampa (FL) is 793 miles or 1275 kilometers or 688 nautical miles.
Driving distance from Houston to Tampa is 983 miles (1582 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 190 miles or 307 km.

Flight distance from Houston, TX to Tampa, FL in miles and km?

The air travel (bird fly) shortest distance between Houston and Tampa is 793 miles or 1275 km.
The nearest airport to Houston, is George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport (IAH) and the nearest airport to Tampa, is Tampa International Airport (TPA).

What is the average flight time from Houston to Tampa?

Flight time from Houston, TX to Tampa, FL is 1 hours 49 minutes under average conditions.
Exact flight times may vary depending on aircraft type, weather conditions, baggage load, and other environmental factors.

Houston to Tampa Flight Route Map

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

Driving distance from Houston, TX to Tampa, FL

The driving distance from Houston, Texas to Tampa, Florida is 983 miles or 1582 km.
The total driving distance from Houston, TX to Tampa, FL is 983 miles or 1582 kilometers. Your trip begins in Houston, Texas. It ends in Tampa, Florida.
The driving distance from Houston, Texas to Tampa, Florida is approximately 983 miles (1582 kilometers), depending on the specific route you take. Without considering any traffic or other delays, driving this distance typically takes around 17 to 18 hours under normal conditions.

Driving time from Houston, TX to Tampa, FL

How long is the drive from Houston, TX to Tampa, FL?
The total driving time is 17 hours, 56 minutes.
How long does a car ride from Houston to Tampa take?
Houston and Tampa are 17 hours 56 mins far apart, if you drive non-stop.
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 Tampa

Time difference between Houston (TX) and Tampa (FL) is 1 Hours.
Tampa time is 1 Hours ahead of Houston.

Current local time in HoustonCurrent local time in Tampa
2024-11-22, 07:48:34 CST2024-11-22, 08:48:34 EST
How Far is it Between Houston Texas, USA and Tampa Florida, USA?

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

Distance type Miles Kilometers Nautical miles
Driving distance 983 mi 1582 km 853.64 nmi
Straight line distance 793 mi 1275 km 688 nmi
Difference 190 mi 307 km 165 nmi

Houston Details

Houston is located in Texas, USA.

GPS CoordinatesLatitude: N 29° 47' 8.7'' Longitude: W 95° 23' 19.7''
Latitude29.78574
Longitude-95.38881
StateTexas
Nearest airports to Houston

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Tampa Details

Tampa is located in Florida, USA.

GPS CoordinatesLatitude: N 27° 56' 51.1'' Longitude: W 82° 27' 30.3''
Latitude27.94752
Longitude-82.45843
StateFlorida
Nearest airports to Tampa

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Estimated Travel Time by Car Between Houston, TX and Tampa, FL
Average SpeedTravel Time
30 mph (48 km/h) 32 hours 57 minutes
40 mph (64 km/h) 24 hours 43 minutes
45 mph (72 km/h) 21 hours 58 minutes
50 mph (80 km/h) 19 hours 46 minutes
55 mph (88 km/h) 17 hours 58 minutes
60 mph (96 km/h) 16 hours 28 minutes
65 mph (104 km/h) 15 hours 12 minutes
70 mph (112 km/h) 14 hours 7 minutes
75 mph (120 km/h) 13 hours 11 minutes
80 mph (128 km/h) 12 hours 21 minutes
85 mph (136 km/h) 11 hours 37 minutes