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

The driving distance from El Paso, TX to Clute, TX is about 769.9 miles (1239 km), with a travel time of about 13h 20m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 686.9 miles (1105.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 26h 41m 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
769.87 mi
13h 20m
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
769.87 mi
Kilometers
1238.99 km
Drive Time
13h 20m

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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 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Clute
Tue, May 5, 9:36 PM CDT
Return by in El Paso
Wed, May 6, 9:56 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave El Paso
2026-05-05T07:15
Arrive Clute
Tue, May 5, 8:36 PM MDT
Route Timing
13h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
8:21 PM to 9:51 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
9:18 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Sonora
TX

City in Texas

From El Paso
384.6 mi
06h 40m
To Clute
385.3 mi
06h 40m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Tuesday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
9 to 17 mph W
Destination
71°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Tue, May 5 3:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    92.8 mi · 1 hr 33 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward TX 71 East, TX 71 BUS: Columbus, El Campo

    111 m · 9 sec

  17. 17

    Continue on TX 71 East, TX 71 BUS: Columbus, El Campo

    1368 ft · 36 sec

  18. 18

    Turn right onto State Highway 71 South

    9.7 mi · 10 min · State Highway 71 South

  19. 19

    Turn left onto US Highway 90A

    7.4 mi · 8 min · US Highway 90A

  20. 20

    Continue on South McCarty Avenue

    1.3 km · 2 min · South McCarty Avenue

  21. 21

    Continue on Boothe Drive

    1844 ft · 54 sec · Boothe Drive

  22. 22

    Continue on East Main Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · East Main Street

  23. 23

    Continue on US Highway 90A

    5.4 mi · 6 min · US Highway 90A

  24. 24

    Continue on Main Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · Main Street

  25. 25

    Continue on US Highway 90A

    9.1 mi · 13 min · US Highway 90A

  26. 26

    Continue on Main Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  27. 27

    Continue on US Highway 90A West

    5 mi · 7 min · US Highway 90A West

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Beasley Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Beasley Road

  29. 29

    Continue on Taverner Road

    2.8 mi · 5 min · Taverner Road

  30. 30

    At the end of the road, turn right

    1 km · 1 min

  31. 31

    Turn left

    8.9 mi · 16 min

  32. 32

    Turn right onto TX-36

    29.4 mi · 44 min · TX-36

  33. 33

    Turn left

    7.4 mi · 11 min

  34. 34

    Turn right onto State Highway 228

    1330 ft · 25 sec · State Highway 228

  35. 35

    Take the ramp straight

    661 ft · 16 sec

  36. 36

    Merge slight left onto Nolan Ryan Expressway

    3.8 mi · 5 min · Nolan Ryan Expressway

  37. 37

    Take the exit slight right

    779 ft · 19 sec

  38. 38

    Turn straight onto State Highway 332 West

    764 ft · 24 sec · State Highway 332 West

  39. 39

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · South Main Street

  40. 40

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
40 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
4 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 10 East
629 mi · 82%
TX-36
29.4 mi · 4%
Anderson Loop
25.4 mi · 3%
US Highway 90A
21.9 mi · 3%
90th Infantry Division Highway
14.9 mi · 2%
State Highway 71 South
9.75 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
13h 20m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
26h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+83 mi
686.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sonora
06h 40m from El Paso
Leave By
9:18 AM MDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 769.9 miles (1239 km) and usually takes 13h 20m 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 384.6 miles from El Paso and 385.3 miles from Clute.

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 83 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 $102.68 one way or $205.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 241.5 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 Clute, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

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

#2 Clute

City in Brazoria County, Texas, United States

Population11,724
Coordinates29.0246900, -95.3988300
Altitude4
CountryUnited States
Start: El Paso (-106.48693, 31.75872)
End: Clute (-95.39883, 29.02469)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 1239 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)25h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)19h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)15h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)12h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)10h 59m
80 mph (129 km/h)09h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
27.17 gal
102.84 L · about $102.68
Round trip
$205.35
54.34 gal · 205.68 L
Estimated CO2
241.5 kg one way
Round trip: 482.9 kg / 1065 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $102.68 $205.35
Mid-grade $4.25 $115.53 $231.05
Premium $4.59 $124.74 $249.47
Diesel $3.99 $108.49 $216.98

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 El Paso, TX and Clute, TX. The current time in El Paso is 07:15:48, although it is 08:15:48 in Clute.

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.