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

The driving distance from Clute, TX to El Paso, TX is about 795.4 miles (1280 km), with a travel time of about 11h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 686.9 miles (1105.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 22h 53m 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
795.33 mi
11h 26m
Flight
686.93 mi
1105.51 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
686.93 mi
Kilometers
1105.51 km
Flight Time
01h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
795.33 mi
Kilometers
1279.96 km
Drive Time
11h 26m

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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 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in El Paso
Tue, May 5, 1:08 PM MDT
Return by in Clute
Wed, May 6, 1:35 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Clute
2026-05-05T02:42
Arrive El Paso
Tue, May 5, 2:08 PM CDT
Route Timing
11h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
4:27 PM to 5:57 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
1:06 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Clute
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 Clute
383.8 mi
05h 43m
To El Paso
411.5 mi
05h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Tuesday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S
Destination
78°F
Tuesday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
9 to 17 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Main Street

    2286 ft · 51 sec · East Main Street

  2. 2

    Continue on South Main Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · South Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto State Highway 332 West

    1194 ft · 23 sec · State Highway 332 West

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight left

    747 ft · 18 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Nolan Ryan Expressway

    3.7 mi · 5 min · Nolan Ryan Expressway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward TX 332

    671 ft · 14 sec

  7. 7

    Continue on State Highway 228

    1183 ft · 24 sec · State Highway 228

  8. 8

    Turn left onto State Highway 332 West

    7.5 mi · 11 min · State Highway 332 West

  9. 9

    Turn right onto North Brooks Street

    29.4 mi · 44 min · North Brooks Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Main Street

    8.9 mi · 16 min · Main Street

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn right

    1 km · 1 min

  12. 12

    Turn left

    4.6 mi · 8 min

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn left onto US Highway 90A West

    5 mi · 7 min · US Highway 90A West

  14. 14

    Continue on Main Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  15. 15

    Continue on US Highway 90A

    9.1 mi · 13 min · US Highway 90A

  16. 16

    Continue on Main Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · Main Street

  17. 17

    Continue on US Highway 90A

    5.4 mi · 6 min · US Highway 90A

  18. 18

    Continue on East Main Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · East Main Street

  19. 19

    Turn slight left onto Boothe Drive

    1844 ft · 52 sec · Boothe Drive

  20. 20

    Continue on South McCarty Avenue

    1.3 km · 2 min · South McCarty Avenue

  21. 21

    Continue on US Highway 90A

    7.4 mi · 8 min · US Highway 90A

  22. 22

    Turn right onto State Highway 71

    9.8 mi · 10 min · State Highway 71

  23. 23

    Turn left onto I-10 Service Road

    136 m · 9 sec · I-10 Service Road

  24. 24

    Take the ramp straight

    1330 ft · 32 sec

  25. 25

    Merge slight left

    92.8 mi · 1 hr 33 min

  26. 26

    Continue straight

    9.4 mi · 9 min

  27. 27

    Keep slight left

    1.9 mi · 2 min

  28. 28

    Take the exit slight right toward TX 1518: Schertz

    599 ft · 15 sec

  29. 29

    Turn straight onto Interstate 10 East

    629 ft · 21 sec · Interstate 10 East

  30. 30

    Turn right onto Farm-to-Market Road 1518

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

  31. 31

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

    2 mi · 3 min · Gordon A Blake Highway

  32. 32

    Turn left

    1087 ft · 22 sec

  33. 33

    Take the ramp slight right toward Loop 1604 North

    81 m · 7 sec

  34. 34

    Merge slight left onto Anderson Loop

    20.4 mi · 22 min · Anderson Loop

  35. 35

    Take the exit slight right toward Frontage Road

    841 ft · 21 sec

  36. 36

    Turn straight onto North Loop 1604 West

    1183 ft · 26 sec · North Loop 1604 West

  37. 37

    Turn right onto Interstate 10 West

    1450 ft · 25 sec · Interstate 10 West

  38. 38

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

    811 ft · 20 sec

  39. 39

    Merge slight left

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  40. 40

    Keep slight right

    535.3 mi · 8 hr 34 min

  41. 41

    Take the exit slight right toward Missouri Avenue, Downtown

    851 ft · 21 sec

  42. 42

    Turn straight onto East Missouri Avenue

    1799 ft · 49 sec · East Missouri Avenue

  43. 43

    Turn left onto North Mesa Street

    1398 ft · 27 sec · North Mesa Street

  44. 44

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Mesa Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Clute 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
44 steps
18 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
4 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 10 West
537 mi · 67%
I-10 Service Road
104 mi · 13%
North Brooks Street
29.4 mi · 4%
US Highway 90A
21.9 mi · 3%
Anderson Loop
20.4 mi · 3%
Main Street
11.1 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 26m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
22h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+108.5 mi
686.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sonora
05h 43m from Clute
Leave By
1:06 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Clute and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near El Paso.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 795.4 miles (1280 km) and usually takes 11h 26m 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 383.8 miles from Clute and 411.5 miles from El Paso.

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

The direct path is about 686.9 miles (1105.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 108.5 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 $106.08 one way or $212.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 249.5 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Clute and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near El Paso.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Clute and El Paso. Straight-line distance: 686.93 mi (1105.51 km).

Clute

#1 Clute

City in Brazoria County, Texas, United States

Population11,724
Coordinates29.0246900, -95.3988300
Altitude4
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: East Main Street (-95.398879, 29.024745)
End: North Mesa Street (-106.487016, 31.758664)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 1280 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)26h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)19h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)15h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)13h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)11h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)09h 55m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
28.07 gal
106.24 L · about $106.08
Round trip
$212.15
56.14 gal · 212.48 L
Estimated CO2
249.5 kg one way
Round trip: 498.9 kg / 1100 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $106.08 $212.15
Mid-grade $4.25 $119.35 $238.71
Premium $4.59 $128.87 $257.74
Diesel $3.99 $112.08 $224.17

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 · May 05, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Clute, TX and El Paso, TX. The current time in Clute is 02:42:01, although it is 01:42:01 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.