How far is El Paso, TX from Sugar Land, TX?

The driving distance from El Paso, TX to Sugar Land, TX is about 738.1 miles (1187.9 km), with a travel time of about 12h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 661.2 miles (1064.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 24h 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
738.12 mi
12h 11m
Flight
661.19 mi
1064.08 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
661.19 mi
Kilometers
1064.08 km
Flight Time
01h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
738.12 mi
Kilometers
1187.89 km
Drive Time
12h 11m

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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 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sugar Land
Fri, May 15, 8:38 PM CDT
Return by in El Paso
Sat, May 16, 7:50 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave El Paso
2026-05-15T07:27
Arrive Sugar Land
Fri, May 15, 7:38 PM MDT
Route Timing
12h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
7:11 PM to 8:41 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
11:38 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Sonora
TX

City in Texas

From El Paso
368.7 mi
06h 05m
To Sugar Land
369.5 mi
06h 05m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
92°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, May 15 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
7 to 14 mph W
Destination
91°F
Friday

Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, May 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between El Paso and Sugar Land.

  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

    139.6 mi · 2 hr 21 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward TX 99 Toll North, TX 99 South: Grand Parkway

    2346 ft · 45 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on TX 99 South: Grand Parkway

    1.2 km · 2 min

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto West Grand Parkway South

    14.1 mi · 17 min · West Grand Parkway South

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward US 90 Alternate, FM 1464: Sandhill Drive

    3048 ft · 1 min

  20. 20

    Turn left onto East US Highway 90A

    3.3 mi · 5 min · East US Highway 90A

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · US Highway 90A

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
4 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
2.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 10 East
676 mi · 92%
Anderson Loop
25.4 mi · 3%
90th Infantry Division Highway
14.9 mi · 2%
West Grand Parkway South
14.1 mi · 2%
East US Highway 90A
3.28 mi
Interstate 10 East
1.09 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
12h 11m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
24h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+76.9 mi
661.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sonora
06h 05m from El Paso
Leave By
11:38 AM MDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving El Paso and Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny near Sugar Land.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from El Paso to Sugar Land?

The road trip is about 738.1 miles (1187.9 km) and usually takes 12h 11m 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 368.7 miles from El Paso and 369.5 miles from Sugar Land.

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

The direct path is about 661.2 miles (1064.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 76.9 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 $98.41 one way or $196.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 231.4 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 Sugar Land, 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 Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny near Sugar Land.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between El Paso and Sugar Land. Straight-line distance: 661.19 mi (1064.08 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
Sugar Land

#2 Sugar Land

The fifth most populous city in Fort Bend County, Texas.

Population117,875
Coordinates29.6196800, -95.6349500
Altitude23
CountryUnited States
Start: El Paso (-106.48693, 31.75872)
End: Sugar Land (-95.63495, 29.61968)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 1188 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)24h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)18h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)14h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)12h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)10h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)09h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
26.04 gal
98.59 L · about $98.41
Round trip
$196.81
52.08 gal · 197.18 L
Estimated CO2
231.4 kg one way
Round trip: 462.8 kg / 1020 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $98.41 $196.81
Mid-grade $4.25 $110.72 $221.44
Premium $4.59 $119.55 $239.10
Diesel $3.99 $103.98 $207.96

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 15, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between El Paso, TX and Sugar Land, TX. The current time in El Paso is 07:27:26, although it is 08:27:26 in Sugar Land.

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.