How far is El Paso, TX from Seabrook, TX?

The driving distance from El Paso, TX to Seabrook, TX is about 777.5 miles (1251.2 km), with a travel time of about 12h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 697.5 miles (1122.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 25h 57m 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
777.47 mi
12h 58m
Flight
697.5 mi
1122.51 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
697.5 mi
Kilometers
1122.51 km
Flight Time
01h 24m

Driving Distance

Road route
777.47 mi
Kilometers
1251.21 km
Drive Time
12h 58m

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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 12h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Seabrook
Sun, May 3, 1:32 PM CDT
Return by in El Paso
Mon, May 4, 1:31 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave El Paso
2026-05-02T23:33
Arrive Seabrook
Sun, May 3, 12:32 PM MDT
Route Timing
12h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
7:59 PM to 9:29 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
10:02 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
388.3 mi
06h 29m
To Seabrook
389.2 mi
06h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
Tonight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Sat, May 2 8:00 PM MDT
Wind
8 mph E
Destination
77°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 3 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between El Paso and Seabrook.

  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

    165.1 mi · 2 hr 52 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight left toward I 45 South: Galveston

    819 ft · 20 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Gulf Freeway

    7.5 mi · 9 min · Gulf Freeway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward I 610 East: Pasadena

    48 m · 4 sec

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    2404 ft · 34 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on I 610 East: Pasadena, Broadway Boulevard

    823 ft · 12 sec

  21. 21

    Keep slight left to continue on I 610 East: Pasadena

    1709 ft · 24 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight left onto South Loop East

    1 mi · 1 min · South Loop East

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward TX 225 East: Pasadena, La Porte

    543 ft · 13 sec

  24. 24

    Keep slight right to continue on Central Street, Old Galveston Road

    63 m · 5 sec

  25. 25

    Turn straight

    117 m · 9 sec

  26. 26

    Continue on La Porte Freeway Frontage Road

    779 ft · 16 sec · La Porte Freeway Frontage Road

  27. 27

    Take the ramp straight toward TX 225 East

    1392 ft · 34 sec

  28. 28

    Merge slight left onto La Porte Freeway

    1.9 mi · 2 min · La Porte Freeway

  29. 29

    Continue on Pasadena Freeway

    5.1 mi · 6 min · Pasadena Freeway

  30. 30

    Continue on La Porte Freeway

    6.8 mi · 8 min · La Porte Freeway

  31. 31

    Keep slight right to continue on TX 146 South: La Porte

    2908 ft · 1 min

  32. 32

    Merge slight left

    7.8 mi · 10 min

  33. 33

    Take the exit slight right

    2698 ft · 1 min

  34. 34

    Turn straight onto Bayport Boulevard

    32 m · 5 sec · Bayport Boulevard

  35. 35

    Turn left onto East NASA Parkway

    85 m · 14 sec · East NASA Parkway

  36. 36

    Turn left onto Anders Avenue

    37 m · 10 sec · Anders Avenue

  37. 37

    Turn left

    33 m · 8 sec

  38. 38

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
38 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
16
7 merges, 9 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
4.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 10 East
701 mi · 90%
Anderson Loop
25.4 mi · 3%
90th Infantry Division Highway
14.9 mi · 2%
TX 146 South
8.88 mi · 1%
La Porte Freeway
8.69 mi · 1%
Gulf Freeway
7.5 mi · 1%
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
12h 58m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
25h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+80 mi
697.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sonora
06h 29m from El Paso
Leave By
10:02 AM MDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Clear leaving El Paso and Sunny near Seabrook.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from El Paso to Seabrook?

The road trip is about 777.5 miles (1251.2 km) and usually takes 12h 58m 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 388.3 miles from El Paso and 389.2 miles from Seabrook.

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

The direct path is about 697.5 miles (1122.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 80 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 $103.66 one way or $207.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 243.8 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 Seabrook, 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 Sunny near Seabrook.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between El Paso and Seabrook. Straight-line distance: 697.5 mi (1122.51 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
Seabrook

#2 Seabrook

City in Texas, United States

Population13,879
Coordinates29.5641200, -95.0254800
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Start: El Paso (-106.48693, 31.75872)
End: Seabrook (-95.02548, 29.56412)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 1251 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)25h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)19h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)15h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)12h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)11h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)09h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
27.43 gal
103.85 L · about $103.66
Round trip
$207.32
54.86 gal · 207.7 L
Estimated CO2
243.8 kg one way
Round trip: 487.5 kg / 1075 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $103.66 $207.32
Mid-grade $4.25 $116.63 $233.26
Premium $4.59 $125.93 $251.86
Diesel $3.99 $109.53 $219.06

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 · May 03, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between El Paso, TX and Seabrook, TX. The current time in El Paso is 23:33:47, although it is 00:33:47 in Seabrook.

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.