How far is Tomball, TX from El Paso County, TX?
The driving distance from Tomball, TX to El Paso County, TX is about 706.7 miles (1137.3 km), with a travel time of about 12h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 639.6 miles (1029.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 24h 38m 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 12h 19m.
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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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Tomball and El Paso County.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tomball and El Paso County.
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Start on the route
1.1 mi · 3 min
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Continue on FM 2920
1.2 km · 2 min · FM 2920
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Continue on Waller Tomball Road
3.5 mi · 5 min · Waller Tomball Road
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Continue straight
12.9 mi · 19 min
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Turn right onto US Highway 290
531 ft · 15 sec · US Highway 290
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Take the ramp slight left toward US 290 West, TX 6 West
1691 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left
32.7 mi · 37 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 290 West: Austin
45.2 mi · 51 min
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Take the exit slight right
1256 ft · 40 sec
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Turn left onto State Highway 21
12.6 mi · 15 min · State Highway 21
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Turn left onto State Highway 95
1748 ft · 30 sec · State Highway 95
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Turn right onto State Highway 71 East
125 m · 11 sec · State Highway 71 East
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Take the ramp slight left toward TX 21 West, TX 71 West
2021 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left onto State Highway 71 East
2.2 mi · 3 min · State Highway 71 East
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Continue straight
1.2 km · 50 sec
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Continue straight
17.1 mi · 19 min
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Continue on Bastrop Freeway
1.9 mi · 2 min · Bastrop Freeway
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Continue on East State Highway 71
2.2 mi · 3 min · East State Highway 71
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Continue on East Ben White Boulevard
7.4 mi · 8 min · East Ben White Boulevard
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Keep slight left
6.1 mi · 7 min
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Continue on West US Highway 290 Frontage Rd
136 m · 6 sec · West US Highway 290 Frontage Rd
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Continue on West US 290 Frontage Rd
1525 ft · 24 sec · West US 290 Frontage Rd
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Turn straight onto West US 290 Bypass Lanes
2551 ft · 33 sec · West US 290 Bypass Lanes
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Continue on West US Highway 290
115 m · 5 sec · West US Highway 290
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Continue on West US Highway 290
30.4 mi · 37 min · West US Highway 290
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Merge slight left onto South US Highway 281
5.4 mi · 6 min · South US Highway 281
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Turn left onto East Main Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · East Main Street
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Continue on West US Highway 290
27.2 mi · 31 min · West US Highway 290
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Continue on East Main Street
3.5 mi · 7 min · East Main Street
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Continue on West US Highway 290
39 mi · 43 min · West US Highway 290
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Take the exit straight toward I 10 West: Fort Stockton
2748 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
442.9 mi · 6 hr 58 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Loop 375
2810 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Loop 375 North
1 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight left
2.9 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward FM 659 South: Zaragoza Road, Montwood Drive
1270 ft · 31 sec
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Turn straight onto Joe Battle Boulevard
2823 ft · 1 min · Joe Battle Boulevard
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Turn right onto North Zaragoza Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · North Zaragoza Road
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Turn right onto Tierra Este Road
1466 ft · 45 sec · Tierra Este Road
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Turn left onto Ventana Avenue
1.5 km · 2 min · Ventana Avenue
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Turn right onto Rich Beem Boulevard
1224 ft · 24 sec · Rich Beem Boulevard
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Rich Beem Boulevard
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Tomball and El Paso County.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 10 West
Merge slight left
443 mi · 06h 58m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Tomball and Partly Cloudy near El Paso County.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Tomball to El Paso County?
The road trip is about 706.7 miles (1137.3 km) and usually takes 12h 19m 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 352.9 miles from Tomball and 353.7 miles from El Paso County.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 639.6 miles (1029.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 67.1 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 $94.72 one way or $189.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 221.6 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Tomball and El Paso County, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Tomball and Partly Cloudy near El Paso County.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Tomball and El Paso County. Straight-line distance: 639.56 mi (1029.28 km).
#1 Tomball
City in Texas
| Population | 11,722 |
| Coordinates | 30.0971600, -95.6160500 |
| Altitude | 57 |
| Country | United States |
#2 El Paso County
County in Texas, United States
| Population | 841,286 |
| Coordinates | 31.7685500, -106.2348300 |
| Altitude | 1224 |
| Country | United States |
End: El Paso County (-106.23483, 31.76855)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 1137 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 23h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 17h 40m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 14h 08m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 11h 46m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 10h 05m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 08h 48m |
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 | $3.80 | $94.72 | $189.44 |
| Mid-grade | $4.31 | $107.44 | $214.88 |
| Premium | $4.68 | $116.74 | $233.49 |
| Diesel | $5.79 | $144.38 | $288.76 |
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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