How far is La Marque, TX from El Paso, TX?

The driving distance from La Marque, TX to El Paso, TX is about 787.2 miles (1266.8 km), with a travel time of about 11h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 704.3 miles (1133.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 22h 36m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
787.15 mi
11h 18m
Flight
704.34 mi
1133.53 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
704.34 mi
Kilometers
1133.53 km
Flight Time
01h 25m

Driving Distance

Road route
787.15 mi
Kilometers
1266.8 km
Drive Time
11h 18m

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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 11h 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in El Paso
Thu, Apr 23, 1:11 PM MDT
Return by in La Marque
Fri, Apr 24, 1:30 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave La Marque
2026-04-23T02:53
Arrive El Paso
Thu, Apr 23, 2:11 PM CDT
Route Timing
11h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
4:18 PM to 5:48 PM MDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
1:24 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in La Marque
8:00 PM CDT
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 La Marque
390.3 mi
05h 39m
To El Paso
396.9 mi
05h 39m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Thursday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SE
Destination
84°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
8 to 18 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between La Marque and El Paso.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    5 m · 3 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Cedar Drive

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Cedar Drive

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Gulf Freeway Frontage Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Gulf Freeway Frontage Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 45 North

    675 ft · 16 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Gulf Freeway

    35.5 mi · 41 min · Gulf Freeway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight left toward I 10 West: San Antonio

    717 ft · 18 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Katy Freeway

    174.7 mi · 3 hr 2 min · Katy Freeway

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    1.9 mi · 2 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward TX 1518: Schertz

    599 ft · 15 sec

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto Interstate 10 East

    629 ft · 21 sec · Interstate 10 East

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Farm-to-Market Road 1518

    5.4 mi · 10 min · Farm-to-Market Road 1518

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Gordon A Blake Highway

    2 mi · 3 min · Gordon A Blake Highway

  13. 13

    Turn left

    1087 ft · 22 sec

  14. 14

    Take the ramp slight right toward Loop 1604 North

    81 m · 7 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Anderson Loop

    20.4 mi · 22 min · Anderson Loop

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward Frontage Road

    841 ft · 21 sec

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto North Loop 1604 West

    1183 ft · 26 sec · North Loop 1604 West

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Interstate 10 West

    1450 ft · 25 sec · Interstate 10 West

  19. 19

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 10 West, US 87 North

    811 ft · 20 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  21. 21

    Keep slight right

    535.3 mi · 8 hr 34 min

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward Missouri Avenue, Downtown

    851 ft · 21 sec

  23. 23

    Turn straight onto East Missouri Avenue

    1799 ft · 49 sec · East Missouri Avenue

  24. 24

    Turn left onto North Mesa Street

    1398 ft · 27 sec · North Mesa Street

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Mesa Street

Car Route Details

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

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
25 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
4 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
3.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 10 West
537 mi · 68%
Katy Freeway
177 mi · 22%
Gulf Freeway
35.5 mi · 5%
Anderson Loop
20.4 mi · 3%
Farm-to-Market Road 1518
5.42 mi · 1%
Gordon A Blake Highway
2.01 mi
Longest Stretch

I 10 West

Keep slight right

535 mi · 08h 34m

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
11h 18m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
22h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+82.9 mi
704.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sonora
05h 39m from La Marque
Leave By
1:24 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving La Marque and Mostly Sunny near El Paso.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from La Marque to El Paso?

The road trip is about 787.2 miles (1266.8 km) and usually takes 11h 18m 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 390.3 miles from La Marque and 396.9 miles from El Paso.

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

The direct path is about 704.3 miles (1133.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 82.9 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 CDT. 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 $104.98 one way or $209.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 246.9 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between La Marque and El Paso, 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 La Marque and Mostly Sunny near El Paso.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between La Marque and El Paso. Straight-line distance: 704.34 mi (1133.53 km).

La Marque

#1 La Marque

City in Texas

Population17,642
Coordinates29.3685700, -94.9713100
Altitude5
CountryUnited States
El Paso

#2 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
Start: (-94.971275, 29.36857)
End: North Mesa Street (-106.487016, 31.758664)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 1267 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)26h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)19h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)15h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)13h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)11h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)09h 49m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
27.78 gal
105.14 L · about $104.98
Round trip
$209.96
55.56 gal · 210.28 L
Estimated CO2
246.9 kg one way
Round trip: 493.8 kg / 1089 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $104.98 $209.96
Mid-grade $4.25 $118.12 $236.24
Premium $4.59 $127.54 $255.08
Diesel $3.99 $110.93 $221.85

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 · Apr 23, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between La Marque, TX and El Paso, TX. The current time in La Marque is 02:53:33, although it is 01:53:33 in El Paso.

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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.