How far is El Paso, TX from Houston, TX?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between El Paso and Houston is 674.34 miles (1085.25 km).
Flight distance from El Paso, TX to Houston, TX is 674.34 miles. Estimated flight time is 01 hours 30 minutes.
It takes 01 hours 21 minutes to travel from El Paso to Houston with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from El Paso, Texas to Houston, Texas is: 747.23 miles (1202.56 km) by car.
Driving from El Paso to Houston will take approximately 10 hours 40 minutes.
#1 El Paso
The twenty-third most populous city in the United States and the center of the El Paso metropolitan area. It is located on the border between the United States and Mexico. El Paso is a major center for the transportation industry and is home to Fort Bliss.
| Population | 681534 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 31°45'31"N 106°29'13"W |
| Latitude | 31.7587200 |
| Longitude | -106.4869300 |
| Altitude | 1133 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Houston
The fourth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Houston metropolitan area. It is located on the Gulf of Mexico, in southeastern Texas. Houston is a major center for the oil and gas industry.
| Population | 2316120 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 29°45'48"N 95°21'48"W |
| Latitude | 29.7632800 |
| Longitude | -95.3632700 |
| Altitude | 12 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Houston: Louisiana Street (-95.363596,29.76347)
Estimated Travel Time Between El Paso and Houston
The distance between El Paso and Houston is 1203 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 13 hours 21 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.
Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between El Paso, TX and Houston, TX. The current time in El Paso is 10:56:05, although it is 11:56:05 in Houston.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 24 hours 53 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 18 hours 40 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 14 hours 56 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 12 hours 27 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 10 hours 40 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 09 hours 57 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 09 hours 19 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 99.81 liters (26.37 gallon) of gas to cover the route between El Paso and Houston.
The estimated cost of gas to go from El Paso to Houston is $79.66 (diesel $105.29).
Texas gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.02 | $3.45 | $3.78 | $3.99 |
| Total | $79.66 | $90.84 | $99.59 | $105.29 |
Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.
The average gas price (in Texas ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.021 (Diesel $3.993) /gallon. Last changed prices on April 19, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between El Paso and Houston (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
