How far is El Paso, TX from Aransas Pass, TX?

The driving distance from El Paso, TX to Aransas Pass, TX is about 707 miles (1137.8 km), with a travel time of about 11h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 619.3 miles (996.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 23h 31m 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
706.99 mi
11h 45m
Flight
619.28 mi
996.63 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
619.28 mi
Kilometers
996.63 km
Flight Time
01h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
706.99 mi
Kilometers
1137.79 km
Drive Time
11h 45m

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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 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Aransas Pass
Mon, Apr 13, 1:08 AM CDT
Return by in El Paso
Mon, Apr 13, 11:54 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave El Paso
2026-04-12T12:22
Arrive Aransas Pass
Mon, Apr 13, 12:08 AM MDT
Route Timing
11h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
6:46 PM to 8:16 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
12:28 PM 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
Ozona
TX

Census designated place

From El Paso
353.3 mi
05h 52m
To Aransas Pass
353.6 mi
05h 52m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 12:00 AM MDT
Wind
6 to 15 mph WSW
Destination
79°F
Sunday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 12:00 AM CDT
Wind
14 to 17 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between El Paso and Aransas Pass.

  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

    17.4 mi · 20 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on McDermott Freeway

    1.7 mi · 2 min · McDermott Freeway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Santa Rosa Street, Downtown

    2505 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto North Pecos-La Trinidad

    804 ft · 16 sec · North Pecos-La Trinidad

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on North Pecos-La Trinidad

    2963 ft · 1 min · North Pecos-La Trinidad

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Dolorosa Street

    2725 ft · 1 min · Dolorosa Street

  12. 12

    Continue on West Market Street

    1893 ft · 42 sec · West Market Street

  13. 13

    Continue on East Market Street

    2143 ft · 41 sec · East Market Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Tower of the Americas Way

    957 ft · 21 sec · Tower of the Americas Way

  15. 15

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 37 South, US 281 South

    1374 ft · 34 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto William J Bordelon Freeway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · William J Bordelon Freeway

  17. 17

    Continue on Lucian Adams Freeway

    108.5 mi · 1 hr 50 min · Lucian Adams Freeway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward TX 188, Sinton, Rockport

    1068 ft · 26 sec

  19. 19

    Continue on Interstate Highway 37 Access Road

    565 ft · 13 sec · Interstate Highway 37 Access Road

  20. 20

    Turn left

    15.2 mi · 20 min

  21. 21

    Take the ramp left

    2171 ft · 53 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight left

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward TX 89: Beeville, Portland

    2463 ft · 1 min

  24. 24

    Merge slight left onto State Highway 89

    2.6 mi · 3 min · State Highway 89

  25. 25

    Continue on US Highway 181

    5.9 mi · 7 min · US Highway 181

  26. 26

    Continue on Railroad Avenue

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Railroad Avenue

  27. 27

    Continue on US Highway 181

    6.2 mi · 7 min · US Highway 181

  28. 28

    Take the exit slight right

    934 ft · 23 sec

  29. 29

    Turn straight onto US Highway 181

    2282 ft · 49 sec · US Highway 181

  30. 30

    Turn left onto Sunset Road

    767 ft · 21 sec · Sunset Road

  31. 31

    Turn right onto South Gregory Avenue

    74 m · 9 sec · South Gregory Avenue

  32. 32

    Turn left onto State Highway 35

    2534 ft · 51 sec · State Highway 35

  33. 33

    Take the ramp slight left

    748 ft · 18 sec

  34. 34

    Merge slight left

    6.3 mi · 7 min

  35. 35

    Take the exit slight right toward TX 35 Business, FM 1069: Aransas Pass

    2163 ft · 37 sec

  36. 36

    Turn straight onto West Wheeler Avenue

    2.2 mi · 4 min · West Wheeler Avenue

  37. 37

    Keep slight left to continue on West Cleveland Boulevard

    73 m · 12 sec · West Cleveland Boulevard

  38. 38

    Turn left onto Harrison Boulevard

    5 m · 1 sec · Harrison Boulevard

  39. 39

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Harrison Boulevard

Car Route Details

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

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
39 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
14
5 merges, 9 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 10 East
548 mi · 78%
Lucian Adams Freeway
108 mi · 15%
US Highway 181
12.8 mi · 2%
State Highway 35
6.96 mi · 1%
State Highway 89
2.65 mi
West Wheeler Avenue
2.2 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
11h 45m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
23h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+87.7 mi
619.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ozona
05h 52m from El Paso
Leave By
12:28 PM MDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving El Paso and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Aransas Pass.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from El Paso to Aransas Pass?

The road trip is about 707 miles (1137.8 km) and usually takes 11h 45m 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?

Ozona is a useful midpoint, sitting about 353.3 miles from El Paso and 353.6 miles from Aransas Pass.

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

The direct path is about 619.3 miles (996.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 87.7 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 $94.29 one way or $188.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 221.7 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between El Paso and Aransas Pass, 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 Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Aransas Pass.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between El Paso and Aransas Pass. Straight-line distance: 619.28 mi (996.63 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
Aransas Pass

#2 Aransas Pass

City in Texas, United States

Population8,496
Coordinates27.9094700, -97.1499900
Altitude5
CountryUnited States
Start: El Paso (-106.48693, 31.75872)
End: Aransas Pass (-97.14999, 27.90947)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 1138 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)23h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)17h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)14h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)11h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)10h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)08h 49m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
24.95 gal
94.44 L · about $94.29
Round trip
$188.57
49.9 gal · 188.88 L
Estimated CO2
221.7 kg one way
Round trip: 443.5 kg / 978 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $94.29 $188.57
Mid-grade $4.25 $106.09 $212.17
Premium $4.59 $114.55 $229.09
Diesel $3.99 $99.63 $199.25

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 12, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between El Paso, TX and Aransas Pass, TX. The current time in El Paso is 12:22:59, although it is 13:22:59 in Aransas Pass.

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.