How far is Port Lavaca, TX from El Paso, TX?
The driving distance from Port Lavaca, TX to El Paso, TX is about 698.4 miles (1123.9 km), with a travel time of about 10h 46m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 627.4 miles (1009.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 21h 32m 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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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Port Lavaca and El Paso.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Port Lavaca and El Paso.
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Start on East Main Street
6.1 mi · 8 min · East Main Street
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Turn straight
20.9 mi · 25 min
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Turn right onto North Navarro Street
2462 ft · 51 sec · North Navarro Street
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Turn left onto East Rio Grande Street
1163 ft · 20 sec · East Rio Grande Street
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Turn right onto North Main Street
3.9 mi · 6 min · North Main Street
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Continue on US Highway 87 North
22.1 mi · 25 min · US Highway 87 North
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Continue on East Broadway Street
1.7 mi · 2 min · East Broadway Street
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Turn left onto South Esplanade Street
1.2 km · 60 sec · South Esplanade Street
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Turn right onto West Heaton Street
3.9 mi · 4 min · West Heaton Street
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Turn right
64.1 mi · 1 hr 11 min
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Take the exit right
129 m · 12 sec
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Continue straight
543 ft · 19 sec
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Turn left onto Anderson Loop
32.9 mi · 38 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 Port Lavaca 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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Port Lavaca 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 Port Lavaca to El Paso?
The road trip is about 698.4 miles (1123.9 km) and usually takes 10h 46m 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?
Ozona is a useful midpoint, sitting about 347.3 miles from Port Lavaca and 351 miles from El Paso.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 627.4 miles (1009.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 71 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 $93.11 one way or $186.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 219 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Port Lavaca 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 Port Lavaca and Sunny near El Paso.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Port Lavaca and El Paso. Straight-line distance: 627.39 mi (1009.69 km).
#1 Port Lavaca
City in Texas, United States
| Population | 11,671 |
| Coordinates | 28.6150000, -96.6260900 |
| Altitude | 4 |
| 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: 1124 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 23h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 17h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 13h 57m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 11h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 09h 58m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 08h 42m |
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 | $93.11 | $186.23 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $104.77 | $209.54 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $113.12 | $226.24 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $98.39 | $196.78 |
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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