How far is Alvin, TX from El Paso, TX?

The driving distance from Alvin, TX to El Paso, TX is about 771.5 miles (1241.6 km), with a travel time of about 11h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 687.5 miles (1106.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 22h 14m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
771.51 mi
11h 07m
Flight
687.51 mi
1106.44 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
687.51 mi
Kilometers
1106.44 km
Flight Time
01h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
771.51 mi
Kilometers
1241.62 km
Drive Time
11h 07m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 11h 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in El Paso
Thu, Apr 23, 7:58 AM MDT
Return by in Alvin
Thu, Apr 23, 8:05 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Alvin
2026-04-22T21:50
Arrive El Paso
Thu, Apr 23, 8:58 AM CDT
Route Timing
11h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
4:07 PM to 5:37 PM MDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
1:46 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Alvin
8:00 PM CDT
Overnight-style route

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Sonora
TX

City in Texas

From Alvin
384.5 mi
05h 33m
To El Paso
387.1 mi
05h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Wednesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SE
Destination
87°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
7 to 18 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Alvin and El Paso.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Alvin and El Paso.

  1. 1

    Start on West Sealy Street

    3 m · 8 sec · West Sealy Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Gordon Street

    1900 ft · 40 sec · North Gordon Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto West State Highway 6

    10 mi · 15 min · West State Highway 6

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right toward TX 288 North

    2024 ft · 50 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Nolan Ryan Expressway

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Nolan Ryan Expressway

  6. 6

    Continue on South Freeway

    586 ft · 8 sec · South Freeway

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on Brazoria County Expressway

    5.1 mi · 6 min · Brazoria County Expressway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward SHT West, SHT East: Sam Houston Tollway

    2171 ft · 31 sec · Brazoria County Expressway

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on SHT West: Sam Houston Tollway

    1.6 km · 2 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto South Sam Houston Tollway West

    10.3 mi · 12 min · South Sam Houston Tollway West

  11. 11

    Continue on South Sam Houston Parkway West

    1.9 mi · 2 min · South Sam Houston Parkway West

  12. 12

    Continue on West Sam Houston Tollway South

    7 mi · 8 min · West Sam Houston Tollway South

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 10 West, I 10 East: San Antonio, Downtown

    1640 ft · 40 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on I 10 West: San Antonio

    1 mi · 2 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Katy Freeway

    161.7 mi · 2 hr 45 min · Katy Freeway

  16. 16

    Keep slight left

    1.9 mi · 2 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward TX 1518: Schertz

    599 ft · 15 sec

  18. 18

    Turn straight onto Interstate 10 East

    629 ft · 21 sec · Interstate 10 East

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Farm-to-Market Road 1518

    5.4 mi · 10 min · Farm-to-Market Road 1518

  20. 20

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Gordon A Blake Highway

    2 mi · 3 min · Gordon A Blake Highway

  21. 21

    Turn left

    1087 ft · 22 sec

  22. 22

    Take the ramp slight right toward Loop 1604 North

    81 m · 7 sec

  23. 23

    Merge slight left onto Anderson Loop

    20.4 mi · 22 min · Anderson Loop

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward Frontage Road

    841 ft · 21 sec

  25. 25

    Turn straight onto North Loop 1604 West

    1183 ft · 26 sec · North Loop 1604 West

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Interstate 10 West

    1450 ft · 25 sec · Interstate 10 West

  27. 27

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 10 West, US 87 North

    811 ft · 20 sec

  28. 28

    Merge slight left

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  29. 29

    Keep slight right

    535.3 mi · 8 hr 34 min

  30. 30

    Take the exit slight right toward Missouri Avenue, Downtown

    851 ft · 21 sec

  31. 31

    Turn straight onto East Missouri Avenue

    1799 ft · 49 sec · East Missouri Avenue

  32. 32

    Turn left onto North Mesa Street

    1398 ft · 27 sec · North Mesa Street

  33. 33

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Mesa Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Alvin and El Paso.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
33 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
13
5 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
4.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 10 West
538 mi · 70%
Katy Freeway
164 mi · 21%
Anderson Loop
20.4 mi · 3%
South Sam Houston Tollway West
10.3 mi · 1%
West State Highway 6
10 mi · 1%
West Sam Houston Tollway South
6.95 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 10 West

Keep slight right

535 mi · 08h 34m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
11h 07m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
22h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+84 mi
687.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sonora
05h 33m from Alvin
Leave By
1:46 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Alvin and Sunny near El Paso.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Alvin to El Paso?

The road trip is about 771.5 miles (1241.6 km) and usually takes 11h 07m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Sonora is a useful midpoint, sitting about 384.5 miles from Alvin and 387.1 miles from El Paso.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 687.5 miles (1106.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 84 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $102.86 one way or $205.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 241.9 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Alvin and El Paso, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Alvin and Sunny near El Paso.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Alvin and El Paso. Straight-line distance: 687.51 mi (1106.44 km).

Alvin

#1 Alvin

City in Brazoria County, Texas, United States

Population27,140
Coordinates29.4238500, -95.2441000
Altitude13
CountryUnited States
El Paso

#2 El Paso

The twenty-third most populous city in the United States and the center of the El Paso metropolitan area.

Population681,534
Coordinates31.7587200, -106.4869300
Altitude1133
CountryUnited States
Start: North Gordon Street (-95.244074, 29.423844)
End: North Mesa Street (-106.487016, 31.758664)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 1242 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)25h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)19h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)15h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)12h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)11h 01m
80 mph (129 km/h)09h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
27.22 gal
103.05 L · about $102.86
Round trip
$205.73
54.44 gal · 206.1 L
Estimated CO2
241.9 kg one way
Round trip: 483.8 kg / 1067 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $102.86 $205.73
Mid-grade $4.25 $115.74 $231.48
Premium $4.59 $124.97 $249.93
Diesel $3.99 $108.69 $217.38

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Texas · Apr 23, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Alvin, TX and El Paso, TX. The current time in Alvin is 21:50:39, although it is 20:50:39 in El Paso.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.