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How far is Houston from Los Angeles driving?
My son and I are huge Houston Rockets fans, and I want to take him to see a game for his upcoming 13th birthday. We live in L.A., but I thought a father-son road trip would be fun. How long will the drive take to Houston from Los Angeles?
Macy Fouse · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
What an amazing gift—he’ll remember that trip for the rest of his life! The quickest route to
Houston
from Los Angeles
driving is a staggering 1,548 miles and will take you almost 23 hours to drive. The shortest path from the City of Angels to Space City will take you through southern Arizona, New Mexico, and across the entire width of Texas. Unless you’re a superhuman, you’ll have to break this trip into three or four different legs. Here are a few of the best spots to stop and stretch your legs:
- Phoenix, AZ: From the botanical gardens and beautiful hikes to local wineries and specialty museums, you could make a mini-vacay out of a Phoenix stop.
- Tucson, AZ: Tucson has desert vistas for days—literally. Between the Saguaro National Park, hiking trails, museums, and the iconic Mission San Xavier del Bac, Tucson is the perfect stopover.
- Las Cruces, NM: Adding to the list of gorgeous desert scenery, Las Cruces has tons of cultural sites and museums to ramble through.
- Fort Stockton, TX: With plenty of historic spots and the Giant Road Runner statue, Fort Stockton makes a great pit stop in West Texas.
- San Antonio, TX: Though its reputation speaks for itself, San Antonio has dozens of activities for a road trip stop, like the River Walk, caverns, Mission San Jose, and the famous Alamo.
When you’ve got such a long drive to make, you may want to consider
renting a car
. If not, you’ll want to make sure you’re covered with airtight insurance coverage
—preferably one with roadside assistance. View full answer
- Gregory R.
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