How far is Seadrift, TX from El Paso, TX?

The driving distance from Seadrift, TX to El Paso, TX is about 702.2 miles (1130.1 km), with a travel time of about 10h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 628 miles (1010.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 21h 46m 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
702.21 mi
10h 53m
Flight
627.98 mi
1010.63 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
627.98 mi
Kilometers
1010.63 km
Flight Time
01h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
702.21 mi
Kilometers
1130.09 km
Drive Time
10h 53m

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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 10h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in El Paso
Thu, Apr 23, 6:16 AM MDT
Return by in Seadrift
Thu, Apr 23, 6:09 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Seadrift
2026-04-22T20:23
Arrive El Paso
Thu, Apr 23, 7:16 AM CDT
Route Timing
10h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
3:53 PM to 5:23 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
2:14 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Seadrift
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
Ozona
TX

Census designated place

From Seadrift
349.9 mi
05h 26m
To El Paso
352.3 mi
05h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 14 mph SSE
Destination
87°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
7 to 18 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Seadrift and El Paso.

  1. 1

    Start on South 4th Street

    22 m · 8 sec · South 4th Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West Broadway Avenue

    1 km · 1 min · West Broadway Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on State Highway 185 North

    8.5 mi · 15 min · State Highway 185 North

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right onto State Highway 35 South

    93 m · 10 sec · State Highway 35 South

  5. 5

    Turn left onto State Highway 185 North

    22.4 mi · 34 min · State Highway 185 North

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Port Lavaca Drive

    1042 ft · 18 sec · Port Lavaca Drive

  7. 7

    Continue on East Goodwin Avenue

    1798 ft · 35 sec · East Goodwin Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn right onto North Navarro Street

    2462 ft · 51 sec · North Navarro Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto East Rio Grande Street

    1163 ft · 20 sec · East Rio Grande Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    3.9 mi · 6 min · North Main Street

  11. 11

    Continue on US Highway 87 North

    22.1 mi · 25 min · US Highway 87 North

  12. 12

    Continue on East Broadway Street

    1.7 mi · 2 min · East Broadway Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto South Esplanade Street

    1.2 km · 60 sec · South Esplanade Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto West Heaton Street

    3.9 mi · 4 min · West Heaton Street

  15. 15

    Turn right

    64.1 mi · 1 hr 11 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit right

    129 m · 12 sec

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    543 ft · 19 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Anderson Loop

    32.9 mi · 38 min · Anderson Loop

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward Frontage Road

    841 ft · 21 sec

  20. 20

    Turn straight onto North Loop 1604 West

    1183 ft · 26 sec · North Loop 1604 West

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Interstate 10 West

    1450 ft · 25 sec · Interstate 10 West

  22. 22

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

    811 ft · 20 sec

  23. 23

    Merge slight left

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  24. 24

    Keep slight right

    535.3 mi · 8 hr 34 min

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right toward Missouri Avenue, Downtown

    851 ft · 21 sec

  26. 26

    Turn straight onto East Missouri Avenue

    1799 ft · 49 sec · East Missouri Avenue

  27. 27

    Turn left onto North Mesa Street

    1398 ft · 27 sec · North Mesa Street

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Mesa Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Seadrift 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
28 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 10 West
537 mi · 76%
Anderson Loop
32.9 mi · 5%
State Highway 185 North
30.9 mi · 4%
US Highway 87 North
22.1 mi · 3%
West Heaton Street
4.04 mi · 1%
North Main Street
3.88 mi · 1%
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
10h 53m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
21h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+74.2 mi
628 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ozona
05h 26m from Seadrift
Leave By
2:14 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Seadrift 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 Seadrift to El Paso?

The road trip is about 702.2 miles (1130.1 km) and usually takes 10h 53m 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 349.9 miles from Seadrift and 352.3 miles from El Paso.

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

The direct path is about 628 miles (1010.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 74.2 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 $93.64 one way or $187.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 220.2 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Seadrift 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 Seadrift and Sunny near El Paso.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Seadrift and El Paso. Straight-line distance: 627.98 mi (1010.63 km).

Seadrift

#1 Seadrift

City in Calhoun County, Texas, United States

Population1,500
Coordinates28.4152800, -96.7135900
Altitude3
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: 4th Street (-96.71364, 28.415285)
End: North Mesa Street (-106.487016, 31.758664)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 1130 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)23h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)17h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)14h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)11h 42m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)10h 01m
80 mph (129 km/h)08h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
24.78 gal
93.8 L · about $93.64
Round trip
$187.29
49.56 gal · 187.6 L
Estimated CO2
220.2 kg one way
Round trip: 440.4 kg / 971 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $93.64 $187.29
Mid-grade $4.25 $105.36 $210.73
Premium $4.59 $113.76 $227.53
Diesel $3.99 $98.95 $197.89

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 Seadrift, TX and El Paso, TX. The current time in Seadrift is 20:23:21, although it is 19:23:21 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.