Sarasota to Texas City: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Sarasota from Texas City?

The distance from Sarasota to Texas City is 765 miles (1231.2 km) as the crow flies. Texas City is located WNW of Sarasota. By car, the driving distance is approximately 918 miles, taking about 18h 28min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 2min. Both are located in United States — Sarasota in Florida and Texas City in Texas.

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. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for Sarasota and Texas City. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.