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

The driving distance from Bellaire, TX to El Paso, TX is about 744.3 miles (1197.8 km), with a travel time of about 10h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 669.8 miles (1078 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 21h 17m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
744.28 mi
10h 38m
Flight
669.81 mi
1077.96 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
669.81 mi
Kilometers
1077.96 km
Flight Time
01h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
744.28 mi
Kilometers
1197.81 km
Drive Time
10h 38m

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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 10h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in El Paso
Thu, Apr 23, 4:50 PM MDT
Return by in Bellaire
Fri, Apr 24, 4:29 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bellaire
2026-04-23T07:12
Arrive El Paso
Thu, Apr 23, 5:50 PM CDT
Route Timing
10h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
3:39 PM to 5:09 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
2:42 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bellaire
8:00 PM CDT
Overnight-style route

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Sonora
TX

City in Texas

From Bellaire
371 mi
05h 19m
To El Paso
373.3 mi
05h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Thursday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SE
Destination
84°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
8 to 18 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Loop South Frontage Road

    106 m · 8 sec · West Loop South Frontage Road

  2. 2

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 610 North

    1248 ft · 30 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left onto West Loop South

    4.3 mi · 5 min · West Loop South

  4. 4

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

    2364 ft · 58 sec

  5. 5

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

    3122 ft · 1 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Katy Freeway

    168.9 mi · 2 hr 54 min · Katy Freeway

  7. 7

    Keep slight left

    1.9 mi · 2 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward TX 1518: Schertz

    599 ft · 15 sec

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto Interstate 10 East

    629 ft · 21 sec · Interstate 10 East

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Farm-to-Market Road 1518

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

  11. 11

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

    2 mi · 3 min · Gordon A Blake Highway

  12. 12

    Turn left

    1087 ft · 22 sec

  13. 13

    Take the ramp slight right toward Loop 1604 North

    81 m · 7 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Anderson Loop

    20.4 mi · 22 min · Anderson Loop

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward Frontage Road

    841 ft · 21 sec

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto North Loop 1604 West

    1183 ft · 26 sec · North Loop 1604 West

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Interstate 10 West

    1450 ft · 25 sec · Interstate 10 West

  18. 18

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

    811 ft · 20 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  20. 20

    Keep slight right

    535.3 mi · 8 hr 34 min

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward Missouri Avenue, Downtown

    851 ft · 21 sec

  22. 22

    Turn straight onto East Missouri Avenue

    1799 ft · 49 sec · East Missouri Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn left onto North Mesa Street

    1398 ft · 27 sec · North Mesa Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Mesa Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Bellaire 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
24 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
4 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
3.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 10 West
538 mi · 72%
Katy Freeway
171 mi · 23%
Anderson Loop
20.4 mi · 3%
Farm-to-Market Road 1518
5.42 mi · 1%
West Loop South
4.27 mi · 1%
Gordon A Blake Highway
2.01 mi
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
10h 38m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
21h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+74.5 mi
669.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sonora
05h 19m from Bellaire
Leave By
2:42 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Bellaire and Mostly Sunny near El Paso.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 744.3 miles (1197.8 km) and usually takes 10h 38m 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 371 miles from Bellaire and 373.3 miles from El Paso.

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

The direct path is about 669.8 miles (1078 km), while the road route adds roughly 74.5 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 $99.24 one way or $198.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 233.4 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Bellaire and Mostly Sunny near El Paso.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bellaire and El Paso. Straight-line distance: 669.81 mi (1077.96 km).

Bellaire

#1 Bellaire

Village in Belmont County, Ohio, United States

Population18,906
Coordinates29.7057900, -95.4588300
Altitude16
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: West Loop South Frontage Road (-95.458883, 29.705784)
End: North Mesa Street (-106.487016, 31.758664)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 1198 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)24h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)18h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)14h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)12h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)10h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)09h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
26.26 gal
99.42 L · about $99.24
Round trip
$198.47
52.52 gal · 198.84 L
Estimated CO2
233.4 kg one way
Round trip: 466.7 kg / 1029 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $99.24 $198.47
Mid-grade $4.25 $111.66 $223.32
Premium $4.59 $120.56 $241.12
Diesel $3.99 $104.86 $209.71

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 Bellaire, TX and El Paso, TX. The current time in Bellaire is 07:12:27, although it is 06:12:27 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.