El Paso to Houston: Road Trip Guide & Distance

673.9 miles 1084.6 km · straight line
744 miles actual route 1197.4 km · driving distance
12h 20min estimated drive time
$72 - $88 estimated fuel cost
~1h 51min flight time
99° E bearing direction

How far is El Paso from Houston?

The distance from El Paso to Houston is 673.9 miles (1084.6 km) as the crow flies. Houston is located E of El Paso. By car, the driving distance is approximately 744 miles, taking about 12h 20min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 51min. 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 Houston. 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 Houston

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 12h 20min $72 - $88 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 51min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~14h 48min $60–$112* Budget
Train ~16h 2min $89–$260* Comfort

Flying saves significant time. Driving is better if you want flexibility and stops.

* Estimated range. Actual prices vary by date and provider.

Suggested Stops Between El Paso & Houston

Quick Facts

El Paso
31.76°N, 106.48°W
America/Denver
1137m elevation
Houston
29.76°N, 95.37°W
America/Chicago
15m elevation

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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 225 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 56 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 36.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM