How far is El Paso, TX from Rosenberg, TX?
The driving distance from El Paso, TX to Rosenberg, TX is about 724 miles (1165.2 km), with a travel time of about 12h 01m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 652.3 miles (1049.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 24h 02m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 12h 01m.
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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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between El Paso and Rosenberg.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between El Paso and Rosenberg.
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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
116.3 mi · 1 hr 56 min
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Take the exit slight right toward TX 36: Sealy, Bellville
1005 ft · 25 sec
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Turn straight onto Frontage Road
1.2 km · 2 min · Frontage Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Meyer Street
11.9 mi · 14 min · Meyer Street
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Continue on 36th Division Memorial
14.9 mi · 22 min · 36th Division Memorial
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At the end of the road, turn left onto US Highway 90A West
1674 ft · 28 sec · US Highway 90A West
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Continue on Avenue I
2112 ft · 38 sec · Avenue I
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Avenue I
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between El Paso and Rosenberg.
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 Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Rosenberg.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from El Paso to Rosenberg?
The road trip is about 724 miles (1165.2 km) and usually takes 12h 01m 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 361.6 miles from El Paso and 362.4 miles from Rosenberg.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 652.3 miles (1049.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 71.7 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 $96.55 one way or $193.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 227.1 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 Rosenberg, 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 Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Rosenberg.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between El Paso and Rosenberg. Straight-line distance: 652.34 mi (1049.84 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 Rosenberg
City in Texas
| Population | 39,350 |
| Coordinates | 29.5571800, -95.8085600 |
| Altitude | 32 |
| Country | United States |
End: Rosenberg (-95.80856, 29.55718)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 1165 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 24h 07m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 18h 06m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 14h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 12h 04m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 10h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 09h 01m |
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 | $96.55 | $193.11 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $108.64 | $217.28 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $117.30 | $234.60 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $102.02 | $204.04 |
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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