How far is El Paso County, TX from Tomball, TX?

The driving distance from El Paso County, TX to Tomball, TX is about 741.8 miles (1193.8 km), with a travel time of about 12h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 639.6 miles (1029.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 24h 39m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
741.8 mi
12h 19m
Flight
639.56 mi
1029.28 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
639.56 mi
Kilometers
1029.28 km
Flight Time
01h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
741.8 mi
Kilometers
1193.81 km
Drive Time
12h 19m

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Drive time stays fixed at 12h 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Tomball
Mon, Oct 19, 1:18 AM CDT
Return by in El Paso County
Mon, Oct 19, 12:38 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave El Paso County
2026-10-18T11:59
Arrive Tomball
Mon, Oct 19, 12:18 AM MDT
Route Timing
12h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
7:20 PM to 8:50 PM CDT

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

Leave by
11:20 AM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in El Paso County
8:00 PM MDT
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 El Paso County
370.3 mi
06h 09m
To Tomball
371.5 mi
06h 09m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
47°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Sun, Oct 18 2:00 AM MDT
Wind
8 mph E
Destination
74°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Oct 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between El Paso County and Tomball.

  1. 1

    Start on Rich Beem Boulevard

    1197 ft · 29 sec · Rich Beem Boulevard

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Ventana Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · Ventana Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Tierra Este Road

    1508 ft · 43 sec · Tierra Este Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto North Zaragoza Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · North Zaragoza Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp straight

    1.5 km · 2 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    3.4 mi · 4 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 10 East, I 10 West: Van Horn, El Paso

    2334 ft · 48 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 10 East: Van Horn

    1.4 km · 2 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    152.1 mi · 2 hr 25 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right

    363.5 mi · 5 hr 45 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right

    5.4 mi · 6 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Frontage Road

    3038 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto Interstate 10 West

    2629 ft · 54 sec · Interstate 10 West

  14. 14

    Turn left onto North Loop 1604 West

    2164 ft · 43 sec · North Loop 1604 West

  15. 15

    Take the ramp straight toward Loop 1604 East

    554 ft · 14 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Anderson Loop

    25.4 mi · 29 min · Anderson Loop

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Interstate 10 East

    1.5 km · 2 min · Interstate 10 East

  18. 18

    Take the ramp slight left

    852 ft · 21 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto 90th Infantry Division Highway

    14.9 mi · 15 min · 90th Infantry Division Highway

  20. 20

    Continue on I 10 East: Houston, Austin, Waco

    139.6 mi · 2 hr 21 min

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward TX 99 Toll North, TX 99 South: Grand Parkway

    2346 ft · 45 sec

  22. 22

    Keep slight left to continue on TX 99 Toll North: Grand Parkway

    1 km · 1 min

  23. 23

    Keep slight left to continue on TX 99 Toll North

    854 ft · 21 sec

  24. 24

    Merge slight left onto West Grand Parkway North

    23.5 mi · 26 min · West Grand Parkway North

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right toward Telge Road

    1659 ft · 48 sec

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Telge Road

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Telge Road

  27. 27

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Waller Tomball Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Waller Tomball Road

  28. 28

    Continue on FM 2920

    1.2 km · 2 min · FM 2920

  29. 29

    Continue on West Main Street

    1.1 mi · 3 min · West Main Street

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
30 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
5 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 10 East
662 mi · 89%
Anderson Loop
25.4 mi · 3%
West Grand Parkway North
23.5 mi · 3%
90th Infantry Division Highway
14.9 mi · 2%
North Zaragoza Road
5.12 mi · 1%
Telge Road
2.43 mi
Longest Stretch

I 10 East

Keep slight right

363 mi · 05h 45m

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
12h 19m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
24h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+102.2 mi
639.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sonora
06h 09m from El Paso County
Leave By
11:20 AM MDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Partly Cloudy leaving El Paso County and Partly Sunny near Tomball.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from El Paso County to Tomball?

The road trip is about 741.8 miles (1193.8 km) and usually takes 12h 19m 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 370.3 miles from El Paso County and 371.5 miles from Tomball.

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

The direct path is about 639.6 miles (1029.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 102.2 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 MDT. 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 $99.43 one way or $198.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 232.7 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around El Paso County and Partly Sunny near Tomball.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between El Paso County and Tomball. Straight-line distance: 639.56 mi (1029.28 km).

El Paso County

#1 El Paso County

County in Texas, United States

Population841,286
Coordinates31.7685500, -106.2348300
Altitude1224
CountryUnited States
Tomball

#2 Tomball

City in Texas

Population11,722
Coordinates30.0971600, -95.6160500
Altitude57
CountryUnited States
Start: El Paso County (-106.23483, 31.76855)
End: Tomball (-95.61605, 30.09716)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 1194 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)24h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)18h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)14h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)12h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)10h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)09h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
26.18 gal
99.09 L · about $99.43
Round trip
$198.86
52.36 gal · 198.18 L
Estimated CO2
232.7 kg one way
Round trip: 465.3 kg / 1026 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.80 $99.43 $198.86
Mid-grade $4.31 $112.78 $225.57
Premium $4.68 $122.55 $245.10
Diesel $5.79 $151.56 $303.11

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 · Oct 18, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between El Paso County, TX and Tomball, TX. The current time in El Paso County is 11:59:08, although it is 12:59:08 in Tomball.

Distance to Other Cities

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