Moving from Tucson, AZ to Houston, TX
Your Complete Guide
1,221
Miles
22.2 hrs
Drive Time
I-20 East
Primary Highway
Off-Peak
Current Season
Cost of Living Comparison
Category
Tucson, AZ
Houston, TX
Cost of Living Index
93
96
Median Home Price
$290,000
$290,000
Median 1BR Rent
$950/mo
$1,200/mo
Avg Monthly Utilities
$150
$165
Grocery Index
97
95
Best Stops Along the Way
Breaking up a 1,221-mile drive? Here are great places to stop between Tucson, AZ and Houston, TX.
Phoenix, AZ
The Valley of the Sun and fifth-largest city in the US, known for year-round warmth. A major metropolitan area with world-class golf and resorts.
Year-round sunshine, Camelback Mountain, and spring training baseball
State Transition Guide: Arizona → Texas
Moving from Arizona to Texas? Here's what you need to know about updating your documents.
Driver's License
Update within 90 days of establishing residency in Texas
Vehicle Registration
Register vehicle within 30 days in Texas
Vehicle inspection: Required annually
Things to Know About Texas
- No state income tax but property taxes are relatively high
- Annual vehicle safety inspections required
- Texas is the only state that was an independent republic
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive is approximately 1,221 miles via I-20 East, taking about 22.2 hours of driving. We recommend breaking this into 3 days of driving, accounting for stops, fuel, and rest.