Rice: fly or drive?
Should you fly or drive to visit Rice in Houston, Texas? The nearest airport is IAH (Houston Bush, 35 min from campus). Here's how to decide based on where you're coming from.
Fri, Sep 11 → Sun, Sep 13, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults
2 nights
2 adults
The short answer
It depends. Drive if you're under 4 hours away; fly if over 7. Between 4 and 7 hours, drive for two colleges (the car's flexibility wins) and fly for one (the time savings wins).
Nearest airport
Airport
IAH
Houston Bush
Drive to campus
35 min
without traffic
Backup airport
HOU
Houston Hobby
Fly-in program
No
standard visit
Drive times from major metros
| From | Distance | Drive time | Recommend |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York, NY | 1677 mi | 34 h 13 m | Fly |
| Chicago, IL | 1116 mi | 22 h 46 m | Fly |
| Atlanta, GA | 831 mi | 16 h 57 m | Fly |
| Dallas, TX | 268 mi | 5 h 28 m | Either |
| Los Angeles, CA | 1617 mi | 32 h 60 m | Fly |
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