How far is El Paso, TX from La Marque, TX?

The driving distance from El Paso, TX to La Marque, TX is about 783.8 miles (1261.4 km), with a travel time of about 13h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 704.3 miles (1133.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 26h 11m 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
783.77 mi
13h 05m
Flight
704.34 mi
1133.53 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
704.34 mi
Kilometers
1133.53 km
Flight Time
01h 25m

Driving Distance

Road route
783.77 mi
Kilometers
1261.36 km
Drive Time
13h 05m

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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 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in La Marque
Thu, Apr 23, 6:56 PM CDT
Return by in El Paso
Fri, Apr 24, 7:02 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave El Paso
2026-04-23T04:51
Arrive La Marque
Thu, Apr 23, 5:56 PM MDT
Route Timing
13h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
8:06 PM to 9:36 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
9:48 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
391.5 mi
06h 32m
To La Marque
392.3 mi
06h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
8 to 18 mph W
Destination
81°F
Thursday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between El Paso and La Marque.

  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

    32.8 mi · 38 min · Gulf Freeway

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward FM 1764: Texas City

    3.1 mi · 4 min · Emmett F Lowry Expressway

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward TX 3: La Marque, Dickinson

    1045 ft · 25 sec

  24. 24

    Turn straight onto Emmett F Lowry Expressway

    2187 ft · 48 sec · Emmett F Lowry Expressway

  25. 25

    At the end of the road, turn right

    2.1 mi · 3 min

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Cedar Drive

    2851 ft · 1 min · Cedar Drive

  27. 27

    Turn right

    5 m · 1 sec

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
28 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
15
6 merges, 9 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
3.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 10 East
687 mi · 88%
Gulf Freeway
32.8 mi · 4%
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 05m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
26h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+79.5 mi
704.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sonora
06h 32m from El Paso
Leave By
9:48 AM MDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving El Paso and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near La Marque.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from El Paso to La Marque?

The road trip is about 783.8 miles (1261.4 km) and usually takes 13h 05m 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 391.5 miles from El Paso and 392.3 miles from La Marque.

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

The direct path is about 704.3 miles (1133.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 79.5 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 $104.53 one way or $209.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 245.8 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 La Marque, 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 La Marque.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between El Paso and La Marque. Straight-line distance: 704.34 mi (1133.53 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
La Marque

#2 La Marque

City in Texas

Population17,642
Coordinates29.3685700, -94.9713100
Altitude5
CountryUnited States
Start: El Paso (-106.48693, 31.75872)
End: La Marque (-94.97131, 29.36857)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 1261 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)26h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)19h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)15h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)13h 03m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)11h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)09h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
27.66 gal
104.69 L · about $104.53
Round trip
$209.05
55.32 gal · 209.38 L
Estimated CO2
245.8 kg one way
Round trip: 491.6 kg / 1084 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $104.53 $209.05
Mid-grade $4.25 $117.61 $235.22
Premium $4.59 $126.99 $253.97
Diesel $3.99 $110.45 $220.89

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 · Apr 23, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between El Paso, TX and La Marque, TX. The current time in El Paso is 04:51:25, although it is 05:51:25 in La Marque.

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.