How far is El Paso, TX from Port Aransas, TX?
The driving distance from El Paso, TX to Port Aransas, TX is about 715.1 miles (1150.9 km), with a travel time of about 12h 03m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 626.5 miles (1008.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 24h 06m 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 03m.
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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Mostly Clear
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between El Paso and Port Aransas.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between El Paso and Port Aransas.
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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
17.4 mi · 20 min
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Keep slight right to continue on McDermott Freeway
1.7 mi · 2 min · McDermott Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Santa Rosa Street, Downtown
2505 ft · 1 min
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Turn straight onto North Pecos-La Trinidad
804 ft · 16 sec · North Pecos-La Trinidad
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Keep slight right to continue on North Pecos-La Trinidad
2963 ft · 1 min · North Pecos-La Trinidad
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Turn left onto Dolorosa Street
2725 ft · 1 min · Dolorosa Street
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Continue on West Market Street
1893 ft · 42 sec · West Market Street
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Continue on East Market Street
2143 ft · 41 sec · East Market Street
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Turn right onto Tower of the Americas Way
957 ft · 21 sec · Tower of the Americas Way
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 37 South, US 281 South
1374 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left onto William J Bordelon Freeway
1.4 mi · 2 min · William J Bordelon Freeway
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Continue on Lucian Adams Freeway
108.5 mi · 1 hr 50 min · Lucian Adams Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward TX 188, Sinton, Rockport
1068 ft · 26 sec
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Continue on Interstate Highway 37 Access Road
565 ft · 13 sec · Interstate Highway 37 Access Road
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Turn left
15.2 mi · 20 min
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Take the ramp left
2171 ft · 53 sec
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Merge slight left
1.1 mi · 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward TX 89: Beeville, Portland
2463 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto State Highway 89
2.6 mi · 3 min · State Highway 89
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Continue on US Highway 181
5.9 mi · 7 min · US Highway 181
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Continue on Railroad Avenue
1.3 mi · 2 min · Railroad Avenue
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Continue on US Highway 181
6.2 mi · 7 min · US Highway 181
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Take the exit slight right
934 ft · 23 sec
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Turn straight onto US Highway 181
2282 ft · 49 sec · US Highway 181
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Turn left onto Sunset Road
767 ft · 21 sec · Sunset Road
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Turn right onto South Gregory Avenue
74 m · 9 sec · South Gregory Avenue
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Turn left onto State Highway 35
2534 ft · 51 sec · State Highway 35
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Take the ramp slight left
748 ft · 18 sec
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Merge slight left
6.3 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward TX 35 Business, FM 1069: Aransas Pass
2163 ft · 37 sec
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Turn straight onto West Wheeler Avenue
2.2 mi · 4 min · West Wheeler Avenue
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Keep slight right to continue on Harrison Boulevard
2151 ft · 43 sec · Harrison Boulevard
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Turn left onto West Goodnight Avenue
4.2 mi · 6 min · West Goodnight Avenue
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Continue straight
2.5 mi · 3 min
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Continue on Aransas Pass - Port Aransas, Mustang Island
1593 ft · 5 min · Aransas Pass - Port Aransas, Mustang Island
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Continue straight
666 ft · 11 sec
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Continue on West Cotter Avenue
2451 ft · 56 sec · West Cotter Avenue
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Turn right onto North Alister Street
1373 ft · 43 sec · North Alister Street
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Turn left
29 m · 9 sec
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Turn left
39 m · 9 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 Port Aransas.
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 Clear leaving El Paso and Mostly Clear near Port Aransas.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from El Paso to Port Aransas?
The road trip is about 715.1 miles (1150.9 km) and usually takes 12h 03m 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?
Ozona is a useful midpoint, sitting about 357.4 miles from El Paso and 357.7 miles from Port Aransas.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 626.5 miles (1008.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 88.6 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 $95.38 one way or $190.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 224.3 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 Port Aransas, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around El Paso and Mostly Clear near Port Aransas.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between El Paso and Port Aransas. Straight-line distance: 626.52 mi (1008.28 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 Port Aransas
City in Texas, United States
| Population | 4,409 |
| Coordinates | 27.8339200, -97.0611000 |
| Altitude | 2 |
| Country | United States |
End: Port Aransas (-97.0611, 27.83392)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 1151 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 23h 49m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 17h 52m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 14h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 11h 55m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 10h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 08h 55m |
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 | $95.38 | $190.76 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $107.32 | $214.64 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $115.88 | $231.75 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $100.78 | $201.57 |
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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