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

The driving distance from El Paso, TX to Alvin, TX is about 771.6 miles (1241.7 km), with a travel time of about 12h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 687.5 miles (1106.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 25h 47m 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
771.58 mi
12h 53m
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
771.58 mi
Kilometers
1241.74 km
Drive Time
12h 53m

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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 12h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Alvin
Wed, Apr 15, 12:41 PM CDT
Return by in El Paso
Thu, Apr 16, 12:34 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave El Paso
2026-04-14T22:47
Arrive Alvin
Wed, Apr 15, 11:41 AM MDT
Route Timing
12h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
7:54 PM to 9:24 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
10:12 AM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in El Paso
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
385.4 mi
06h 26m
To Alvin
386.2 mi
06h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 12:00 AM MDT
Wind
10 to 16 mph W
Destination
83°F
Tuesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Mesa Street

    1071 ft · 24 sec · North Mesa Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Franklin Avenue

    995 ft · 26 sec · East Franklin Avenue

  3. 3

    Take the ramp straight toward I 10 East

    2078 ft · 51 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    166.8 mi · 2 hr 43 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight right

    363.5 mi · 5 hr 45 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight right

    5.4 mi · 6 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward Frontage Road

    3038 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto Interstate 10 West

    2629 ft · 54 sec · Interstate 10 West

  9. 9

    Turn left onto North Loop 1604 West

    2164 ft · 43 sec · North Loop 1604 West

  10. 10

    Take the ramp straight toward Loop 1604 East

    554 ft · 14 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Anderson Loop

    25.4 mi · 29 min · Anderson Loop

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Interstate 10 East

    1.5 km · 2 min · Interstate 10 East

  13. 13

    Take the ramp slight left

    852 ft · 21 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto 90th Infantry Division Highway

    14.9 mi · 15 min · 90th Infantry Division Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on I 10 East: Houston, Austin, Waco

    152.5 mi · 2 hr 36 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward Sam Houston Tollway

    2115 ft · 52 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on SHT South

    1.1 km · 1 min

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto West Sam Houston Tollway North

    1.4 mi · 2 min · West Sam Houston Tollway North

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on West Sam Houston Tollway South

    5.6 mi · 6 min · West Sam Houston Tollway South

  20. 20

    Continue on West Sam Houston Parkway South

    1.9 mi · 2 min · West Sam Houston Parkway South

  21. 21

    Continue on South Sam Houston Tollway West

    10.4 mi · 12 min · South Sam Houston Tollway West

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward TX 288 Toll North, TX 288 South: Downtown, Lake Jackson, Freeport

    2365 ft · 58 sec

  23. 23

    Keep slight right to continue on TX 288 Toll South, TX 288 South: Lake Jackson, Freeport

    1917 ft · 47 sec

  24. 24

    Continue on South Freeway

    1077 ft · 15 sec · South Freeway

  25. 25

    Keep slight left to continue on TX 288 Toll South

    900 ft · 13 sec

  26. 26

    Merge slight left

    5 mi · 6 min

  27. 27

    Merge slight right onto South Freeway

    1312 ft · 17 sec · South Freeway

  28. 28

    Continue on Nolan Ryan Expressway

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Nolan Ryan Expressway

  29. 29

    Take the exit slight right toward TX 6: Alvin, Sugar Land

    1829 ft · 47 sec

  30. 30

    Continue on Alvin, Sugar Land

    753 ft · 23 sec

  31. 31

    Turn left onto Alvin Sugarland Road

    10.2 mi · 15 min · Alvin Sugarland Road

  32. 32

    Turn left onto North Gordon Street

    100 m · 14 sec · North Gordon Street

  33. 33

    Turn left

    25 m · 7 sec

  34. 34

    Turn right

    23 m · 9 sec

  35. 35

    Turn right onto Avenue D

    28 m · 6 sec · Avenue D

  36. 36

    Turn right onto North Gordon Street

    2302 ft · 54 sec · North Gordon Street

  37. 37

    Turn right onto West Sealy Street

    3 m · 1 sec · West Sealy Street

  38. 38

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Sealy Street

Car Route Details

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

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
38 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
13
6 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
4.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 10 East
688 mi · 89%
Anderson Loop
25.4 mi · 3%
90th Infantry Division Highway
14.9 mi · 2%
South Sam Houston Tollway West
10.4 mi · 1%
Alvin Sugarland Road
10.2 mi · 1%
West Sam Houston Tollway South
5.59 mi · 1%
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 53m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
25h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+84.1 mi
687.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sonora
06h 26m from El Paso
Leave By
10:12 AM MDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving El Paso and Partly Sunny near Alvin.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 771.6 miles (1241.7 km) and usually takes 12h 53m 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 385.4 miles from El Paso and 386.2 miles from Alvin.

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 84.1 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 $102.90 one way or $205.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 242 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around El Paso and Partly Sunny near Alvin.

Flight Path Map

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

El Paso

#1 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
Alvin

#2 Alvin

City in Brazoria County, Texas, United States

Population27,140
Coordinates29.4238500, -95.2441000
Altitude13
CountryUnited States
Start: El Paso (-106.48693, 31.75872)
End: Alvin (-95.2441, 29.42385)

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
27.23 gal
103.06 L · about $102.90
Round trip
$205.80
54.46 gal · 206.12 L
Estimated CO2
242 kg one way
Round trip: 484 kg / 1067 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $102.90 $205.80
Mid-grade $4.25 $115.78 $231.56
Premium $4.59 $125.01 $250.03
Diesel $3.99 $108.73 $217.46

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 15, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between El Paso, TX and Alvin, TX. The current time in El Paso is 22:47:19, although it is 23:47:19 in Alvin.

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.