El Paso to Galveston: Road Trip Guide & Distance

715.6 miles 1151.7 km · straight line
794.1 miles actual route 1278 km · driving distance
13h 20min estimated drive time
$76 - $94 estimated fuel cost
~1h 56min flight time
101° E bearing direction

How far is El Paso from Galveston?

The distance from El Paso to Galveston is 715.6 miles (1151.7 km) as the crow flies. Galveston is located E of El Paso. By car, the driving distance is approximately 794.1 miles, taking about 13h 20min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 56min. Both are located in United States.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.

Coordinates come from public place data for El Paso and Galveston. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from El Paso to Galveston

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 13h 20min $76 - $94 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 56min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~16h 0min $64–$119* Budget
Train ~17h 20min $95–$278* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between El Paso & Galveston

Quick Facts

El Paso
31.76°N, 106.48°W
America/Denver
1137m elevation
Galveston
29.30°N, 94.80°W
America/Chicago
2m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 239 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 60 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 34.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM