How far is El Paso, TX from Kemah, TX?
The driving distance from El Paso, TX to Kemah, TX is about 776.2 miles (1249.2 km), with a travel time of about 12h 59m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 698.2 miles (1123.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 25h 58m 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 59m.
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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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between El Paso and Kemah.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between El Paso and Kemah.
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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
151.1 mi · 2 hr 34 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 10 Toll: Katy Tollway
1548 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight left onto Katy Tollway
3.2 mi · 4 min · Katy Tollway
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Take the exit slight right
1092 ft · 15 sec
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Merge slight right onto Katy Freeway
10.3 mi · 13 min · Katy Freeway
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Take the exit slight left toward I 45 South: Galveston
819 ft · 20 sec
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Merge slight left onto Gulf Freeway
22.1 mi · 26 min · Gulf Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward FM 528: NASA Parkway
1281 ft · 27 sec
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Turn straight onto Gulf Freeway Frontage Road
1.2 km · 1 min · Gulf Freeway Frontage Road
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Turn left onto NASA Parkway
1 mi · 2 min · NASA Parkway
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Continue on East NASA Parkway
1.4 km · 1 min · East NASA Parkway
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Turn slight right
50 m · 7 sec
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Turn slight right onto Egret Bay Boulevard
2.4 mi · 4 min · Egret Bay Boulevard
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Turn left
835 ft · 16 sec
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Continue on East FM 518
2.2 mi · 4 min · East FM 518
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Continue on Deke Slayton Highway
1.5 mi · 2 min · Deke Slayton Highway
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At the end of the road, turn left
1578 ft · 28 sec
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Continue straight
93 m · 9 sec
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Turn right
19 m · 5 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between El Paso and Kemah.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving El Paso and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Kemah.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from El Paso to Kemah?
The road trip is about 776.2 miles (1249.2 km) and usually takes 12h 59m 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 387.7 miles from El Paso and 388.5 miles from Kemah.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 698.2 miles (1123.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 78 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 $103.51 one way or $207.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 243.4 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 Kemah, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around El Paso and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Kemah.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between El Paso and Kemah. Straight-line distance: 698.18 mi (1123.61 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 Kemah
City in Galveston County, Texas, United States
| Population | 2,048 |
| Coordinates | 29.5427300, -95.0204800 |
| Altitude | 2 |
| Country | United States |
End: Kemah (-95.02048, 29.54273)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 1249 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 25h 51m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 19h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 15h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 12h 56m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 11h 05m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 09h 41m |
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 | $103.51 | $207.01 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $116.46 | $232.92 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $125.75 | $251.49 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $109.37 | $218.74 |
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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