How far is El Paso, TX from Friendswood, TX?
The driving distance from El Paso, TX to Friendswood, TX is about 767.1 miles (1234.6 km), with a travel time of about 12h 47m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 688 miles (1107.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 25h 35m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 12h 47m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between El Paso and Friendswood.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between El Paso and Friendswood.
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Start on North Mesa Street
1071 ft · 24 sec · North Mesa Street
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Turn right onto East Franklin Avenue
995 ft · 26 sec · East Franklin Avenue
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Take the ramp straight toward I 10 East
2078 ft · 51 sec
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Merge slight left
166.8 mi · 2 hr 43 min
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Keep slight right
363.5 mi · 5 hr 45 min
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Keep slight right
5.4 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Frontage Road
3038 ft · 1 min
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Turn straight onto Interstate 10 West
2629 ft · 54 sec · Interstate 10 West
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Turn left onto North Loop 1604 West
2164 ft · 43 sec · North Loop 1604 West
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Take the ramp straight toward Loop 1604 East
554 ft · 14 sec
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Merge slight left onto Anderson Loop
25.4 mi · 29 min · Anderson Loop
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Turn left onto Interstate 10 East
1.5 km · 2 min · Interstate 10 East
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Take the ramp slight left
852 ft · 21 sec
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Merge slight left onto 90th Infantry Division Highway
14.9 mi · 15 min · 90th Infantry Division Highway
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Continue on I 10 East: Houston, Austin, Waco
152.5 mi · 2 hr 36 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Sam Houston Tollway
2115 ft · 52 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on SHT South
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto West Sam Houston Tollway North
1.4 mi · 2 min · West Sam Houston Tollway North
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Keep slight left to continue on West Sam Houston Tollway South
5.6 mi · 6 min · West Sam Houston Tollway South
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Continue on West Sam Houston Parkway South
1.9 mi · 2 min · West Sam Houston Parkway South
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Continue on South Sam Houston Tollway West
15.4 mi · 18 min · South Sam Houston Tollway West
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Take the exit slight right toward TX 35: Mykawa Road, Telephone Road
1175 ft · 29 sec
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Turn straight onto South Sam Houston Parkway East
1.5 mi · 3 min · South Sam Houston Parkway East
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Turn right onto Telephone Road
778 ft · 17 sec · Telephone Road
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Continue on North Main Street
2.3 mi · 4 min · North Main Street
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Turn left onto East Broadway Street
4.3 mi · 7 min · East Broadway Street
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Continue on North Friendswood Drive
1 mi · 2 min · North Friendswood Drive
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Continue on South Friendswood Drive
2192 ft · 41 sec · South Friendswood Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Friendswood Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between El Paso and Friendswood.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
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.
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.
Sunny leaving El Paso and Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Friendswood.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from El Paso to Friendswood?
The road trip is about 767.1 miles (1234.6 km) and usually takes 12h 47m 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 383.1 miles from El Paso and 383.9 miles from Friendswood.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 688 miles (1107.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 79.1 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 $102.30 one way or $204.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 240.6 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 Friendswood, 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 Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Friendswood.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between El Paso and Friendswood. Straight-line distance: 687.98 mi (1107.19 km).
#1 El Paso
The twenty-third most populous city in the United States and the center of the El Paso metropolitan area.
| Population | 681,534 |
| Coordinates | 31.7587200, -106.4869300 |
| Altitude | 1133 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Friendswood
A city in Galveston County, Texas.
| Population | 40,011 |
| Coordinates | 29.5294000, -95.2010400 |
| Altitude | 10 |
| Country | United States |
End: Friendswood (-95.20104, 29.5294)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 1235 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 25h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 19h 10m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 15h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 12h 47m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 10h 57m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 09h 34m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.78 | $102.30 | $204.60 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $115.10 | $230.20 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $124.28 | $248.56 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $108.09 | $216.18 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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