How far is El Paso, TX from The Woodlands, TX?
The driving distance from El Paso, TX to The Woodlands, TX is about 760.6 miles (1224.1 km), with a travel time of about 12h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 660.6 miles (1063.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 25h 15m 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 37m.
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 The Woodlands.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between El Paso and The Woodlands.
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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
139.6 mi · 2 hr 21 min
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Take the exit slight right toward TX 99 Toll North, TX 99 South: Grand Parkway
2346 ft · 45 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on TX 99 Toll North: Grand Parkway
1 km · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on TX 99 Toll North
854 ft · 21 sec
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Merge slight left onto West Grand Parkway North
33.8 mi · 37 min · West Grand Parkway North
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Take the exit slight right toward Gosling Road
1656 ft · 37 sec
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Turn left onto Gosling Road
4.8 mi · 8 min · Gosling Road
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Turn right onto Flintridge Drive
603 ft · 22 sec · Flintridge Drive
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Turn left onto South Panther Creek Drive
1570 ft · 43 sec · South Panther Creek Drive
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Turn right onto Woodlands Parkway
1.4 km · 1 min · Woodlands Parkway
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Turn left onto East Panther Creek Drive
637 ft · 23 sec · East Panther Creek Drive
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Turn right onto Pebble Cove Drive
1009 ft · 35 sec · Pebble Cove Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Pebble Cove Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between El Paso and The Woodlands.
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving El Paso and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near The Woodlands.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from El Paso to The Woodlands?
The road trip is about 760.6 miles (1224.1 km) and usually takes 12h 37m 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 380 miles from El Paso and 380.7 miles from The Woodlands.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 660.6 miles (1063.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 100 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 $101.43 one way or $202.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 238.5 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 The Woodlands, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around El Paso and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near The Woodlands.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between El Paso and The Woodlands. Straight-line distance: 660.62 mi (1063.17 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 The Woodlands
A city in Montgomery County, Texas.
| Population | 93,847 |
| Coordinates | 30.1579900, -95.4893800 |
| Altitude | 43 |
| Country | United States |
End: The Woodlands (-95.48938, 30.15799)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 1224 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 25h 20m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 19h 01m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 15h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 12h 40m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 10h 52m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 09h 29m |
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 | $101.43 | $202.86 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $114.12 | $228.25 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $123.22 | $246.44 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $107.17 | $214.34 |
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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