How far is Houston, TX from El Paso, TX?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Houston and El Paso is 674.34 miles (1085.25 km).
Flight distance from Houston, TX to El Paso, TX is 674.34 miles. Estimated flight time is 01 hours 29 minutes.
It takes 01 hours 21 minutes to travel from Houston to El Paso with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Houston, Texas to El Paso, Texas is: 745.27 miles (1199.4 km) by car.
Driving from Houston to El Paso will take approximately 10 hours 38 minutes.
#1 Houston
The fourth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Houston metropolitan area. It is located on the Gulf of Mexico, in southeastern Texas. Houston is a major center for the oil and gas industry.
| Population | 2316120 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 29°45'48"N 95°21'48"W |
| Latitude | 29.7632800 |
| Longitude | -95.3632700 |
| Altitude | 12 |
| Country | United States |
#2 El Paso
The twenty-third most populous city in the United States and the center of the El Paso metropolitan area. It is located on the border between the United States and Mexico. El Paso is a major center for the transportation industry and is home to Fort Bliss.
| Population | 681534 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 31°45'31"N 106°29'13"W |
| Latitude | 31.7587200 |
| Longitude | -106.4869300 |
| Altitude | 1133 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in El Paso: North Mesa Street (-106.487016,31.758664)
Estimated Travel Time Between Houston and El Paso
The distance between Houston and El Paso is 1199 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 13 hours 19 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.
Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Houston, TX and El Paso, TX. The current time in Houston is 09:28:52, although it is 08:28:52 in El Paso.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 24 hours 49 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 18 hours 37 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 14 hours 54 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 12 hours 25 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 10 hours 38 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 09 hours 56 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 09 hours 17 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 99.55 liters (26.3 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Houston and El Paso.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Houston to El Paso is $79.45 (diesel $105.01).
Texas gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.02 | $3.45 | $3.78 | $3.99 |
| Total | $79.45 | $90.6 | $99.33 | $105.01 |
Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.
The average gas price (in Texas ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.021 (Diesel $3.993) /gallon. Last changed prices on April 25, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Houston and El Paso (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
