How far is El Paso, TX from Port Lavaca, TX?
The driving distance from El Paso, TX to Port Lavaca, TX is about 695.3 miles (1119 km), with a travel time of about 11h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 627.4 miles (1009.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 23h 22m 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 11h 41m.
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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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between El Paso and Port Lavaca.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between El Paso and Port Lavaca.
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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
33 mi · 38 min · Anderson Loop
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Take the exit right
966 ft · 28 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto US Highway 87 East
41.2 mi · 47 min · US Highway 87 East
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Continue on West Fay
22.9 mi · 25 min · West Fay
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Turn left
3.9 mi · 5 min
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Turn left onto South Esplanade Street
1.2 km · 60 sec · South Esplanade Street
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Turn right onto East Broadway Street
23.8 mi · 27 min · East Broadway Street
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Continue on North Main Street
3.9 mi · 6 min · North Main Street
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Turn left onto East Rio Grande Street
1331 ft · 26 sec · East Rio Grande Street
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Turn right onto North Navarro Street
2462 ft · 51 sec · North Navarro Street
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Turn left onto East Goodwin Avenue
1798 ft · 31 sec · East Goodwin Avenue
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Continue on Port Lavaca Drive
21.3 mi · 25 min · Port Lavaca Drive
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Keep slight left
5.4 mi · 7 min
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between El Paso and Port Lavaca.
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 Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Port Lavaca.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from El Paso to Port Lavaca?
The road trip is about 695.3 miles (1119 km) and usually takes 11h 41m 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 347.4 miles from El Paso and 347.9 miles from Port Lavaca.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 627.4 miles (1009.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 67.9 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 $92.74 one way or $185.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 218.1 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 Lavaca, 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 Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Port Lavaca.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between El Paso and Port Lavaca. Straight-line distance: 627.39 mi (1009.69 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 Lavaca
City in Texas, United States
| Population | 11,671 |
| Coordinates | 28.6150000, -96.6260900 |
| Altitude | 4 |
| Country | United States |
End: Port Lavaca (-96.62609, 28.615)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 1119 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 23h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 17h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 13h 54m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 11h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 09h 56m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 08h 40m |
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 | $92.74 | $185.47 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $104.34 | $208.69 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $112.66 | $225.33 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $97.99 | $195.98 |
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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