How far is El Paso, TX from Bayou Vista, TX?

The driving distance from El Paso, TX to Bayou Vista, TX is about 786.8 miles (1266.3 km), with a travel time of about 13h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 707.1 miles (1137.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 26h 19m 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
786.84 mi
13h 09m
Flight
707.06 mi
1137.91 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
707.06 mi
Kilometers
1137.91 km
Flight Time
01h 25m

Driving Distance

Road route
786.84 mi
Kilometers
1266.29 km
Drive Time
13h 09m

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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 13h 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bayou Vista
Sun, May 24, 9:49 AM CDT
Return by in El Paso
Sun, May 24, 9:59 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave El Paso
2026-05-23T19:39
Arrive Bayou Vista
Sun, May 24, 8:49 AM MDT
Route Timing
13h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
8:10 PM to 9:40 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
9:40 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
393 mi
06h 34m
To Bayou Vista
393.8 mi
06h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 23 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph WSW
Destination
86°F
Saturday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, May 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between El Paso and Bayou Vista.

  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

    151.1 mi · 2 hr 34 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight left toward I 10 Toll: Katy Tollway

    1548 ft · 22 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Katy Tollway

    3.2 mi · 4 min · Katy Tollway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right

    1092 ft · 15 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight right onto Katy Freeway

    10.3 mi · 13 min · Katy Freeway

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight left toward I 45 South: Galveston

    819 ft · 20 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left onto Gulf Freeway

    40.7 mi · 47 min · Gulf Freeway

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right

    2643 ft · 1 min

  23. 23

    Turn straight onto Gulf Freeway Frontage Road

    776 ft · 21 sec · Gulf Freeway Frontage Road

  24. 24

    Turn slight right

    925 ft · 34 sec

  25. 25

    Turn straight onto Highway 6

    108 m · 15 sec · Highway 6

  26. 26

    Continue on Highway 6

    121 m · 8 sec · Highway 6

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Barracuda Street

    20 m · 9 sec · Barracuda Street

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Neptune Drive

    1161 ft · 53 sec · Neptune Drive

  29. 29

    Turn right onto Warsaw Drive

    1724 ft · 1 min · Warsaw Drive

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Warsaw Drive

Car Route Details

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

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
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
14
6 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
3.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 10 East
687 mi · 87%
Gulf Freeway
41.2 mi · 5%
Anderson Loop
25.4 mi · 3%
90th Infantry Division Highway
14.9 mi · 2%
Katy Freeway
10.3 mi · 1%
Katy Tollway
3.45 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
13h 09m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
26h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+79.7 mi
707.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sonora
06h 34m from El Paso
Leave By
9:40 AM MDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving El Paso and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Bayou Vista.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from El Paso to Bayou Vista?

The road trip is about 786.8 miles (1266.3 km) and usually takes 13h 09m 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 393 miles from El Paso and 393.8 miles from Bayou Vista.

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

The direct path is about 707.1 miles (1137.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 79.7 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 $104.91 one way or $209.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 246.7 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 Bayou Vista, 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 then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Bayou Vista.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between El Paso and Bayou Vista. Straight-line distance: 707.06 mi (1137.91 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
Bayou Vista

#2 Bayou Vista

City in Galveston County, Texas, United States

Population1,637
Coordinates29.3263500, -94.9385300
Altitude2
CountryUnited States
Start: El Paso (-106.48693, 31.75872)
End: Bayou Vista (-94.93853, 29.32635)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 1266 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)26h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)19h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)15h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)13h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)11h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)09h 48m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
27.76 gal
105.1 L · about $104.91
Round trip
$209.81
55.52 gal · 210.2 L
Estimated CO2
246.7 kg one way
Round trip: 493.4 kg / 1088 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $104.91 $209.81
Mid-grade $4.25 $118.04 $236.07
Premium $4.59 $127.45 $254.89
Diesel $3.99 $110.85 $221.69

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 24, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between El Paso, TX and Bayou Vista, TX. The current time in El Paso is 19:39:52, although it is 20:39:52 in Bayou Vista.

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.