How far is Pasadena, TX from El Paso, TX?
The driving distance from Pasadena, TX to El Paso, TX is about 760.5 miles (1223.9 km), with a travel time of about 10h 56m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 684.6 miles (1101.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 21h 53m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 10h 56m.
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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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Pasadena and El Paso.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pasadena and El Paso.
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Start on South Main Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · South Main Street
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Turn left onto Pasadena Freeway Frontage Road
2389 ft · 50 sec · Pasadena Freeway Frontage Road
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Take the ramp slight left toward TX 225 West
882 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pasadena Freeway
2974 ft · 39 sec · Pasadena Freeway
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Continue on La Porte Freeway
2.2 mi · 3 min · La Porte Freeway
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Take the exit slight left toward I 610 West
2542 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto East Loop South
1.6 km · 1 min · East Loop South
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Take the exit slight right toward I 45 North, TX 35 South: Alvin, Downtown
947 ft · 23 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 45 North: Downtown
1551 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left onto Gulf Freeway
7.8 mi · 9 min · Gulf Freeway
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Take the exit slight left toward I 10 West: San Antonio
717 ft · 18 sec
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Merge slight left onto Katy Freeway
174.7 mi · 3 hr 2 min · Katy Freeway
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Keep slight left
1.9 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward TX 1518: Schertz
599 ft · 15 sec
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Turn straight onto Interstate 10 East
629 ft · 21 sec · Interstate 10 East
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Turn right onto Farm-to-Market Road 1518
5.4 mi · 10 min · Farm-to-Market Road 1518
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Gordon A Blake Highway
2 mi · 3 min · Gordon A Blake Highway
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Turn left
1087 ft · 22 sec
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Take the ramp slight right toward Loop 1604 North
81 m · 7 sec
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Merge slight left onto Anderson Loop
20.4 mi · 22 min · Anderson Loop
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Take the exit slight right toward Frontage Road
841 ft · 21 sec
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Turn straight onto North Loop 1604 West
1183 ft · 26 sec · North Loop 1604 West
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Turn right onto Interstate 10 West
1450 ft · 25 sec · Interstate 10 West
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 10 West, US 87 North
811 ft · 20 sec
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Merge slight left
1.1 mi · 1 min
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Keep slight right
535.3 mi · 8 hr 34 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Missouri Avenue, Downtown
851 ft · 21 sec
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Turn straight onto East Missouri Avenue
1799 ft · 49 sec · East Missouri Avenue
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Turn left onto North Mesa Street
1398 ft · 27 sec · North Mesa Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Mesa Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Pasadena and El Paso.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
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.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Pasadena and Sunny near El Paso.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Pasadena to El Paso?
The road trip is about 760.5 miles (1223.9 km) and usually takes 10h 56m 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 378.4 miles from Pasadena and 382.1 miles from El Paso.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 684.6 miles (1101.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 75.9 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 $101.39 one way or $202.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 238.4 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Pasadena and El Paso, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Pasadena and Sunny near El Paso.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Pasadena and El Paso. Straight-line distance: 684.56 mi (1101.69 km).
#1 Pasadena
The second most populous city in Harris County, Texas.
| Population | 149,440 |
| Coordinates | 29.6910600, -95.2091000 |
| Altitude | 9 |
| 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.
| Population | 681,534 |
| Coordinates | 31.7587200, -106.4869300 |
| Altitude | 1133 |
| Country | United States |
End: North Mesa Street (-106.487016, 31.758664)
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 00m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 15h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 12h 40m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 10h 51m |
| 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 | $101.39 | $202.78 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $114.08 | $228.16 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $123.18 | $246.35 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $107.13 | $214.26 |
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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