Distance from Houston to El Paso by Car and Plane

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The flight distance from Houston (TX) to El Paso (TX) is 673 miles or 1083 kilometers or 584 nautical miles.
Driving distance from Houston to El Paso is 743 miles (1197 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 70 miles or 114 km.

Houston to El Paso Flight Route Map

Map Showing the Distance Between Houston, TX and El Paso, TX
This map shows the distance from Houston, TX, Usa to El Paso, TX, Usa. You can also see the distance in miles and km below the map. Flight route map from Houston, Texas to El Paso, Texas is displayed below.

Driving distance from Houston, TX to El Paso, TX

The driving distance from Houston, Texas to El Paso, Texas is 743 miles or 1197 km.
The total driving distance from Houston, TX to El Paso, TX is 743 miles or 1197 kilometers. Your trip begins in Houston, Texas. It ends in El Paso, Texas.
The driving distance from Houston, Texas to El Paso, Texas is approximately 743 miles (1197 kilometers), depending on the specific route you take. Without considering any traffic or other delays, driving this distance typically takes around 12 to 13 hours under normal conditions.

Driving time from Houston, TX to El Paso, TX

How long is the drive from Houston, TX to El Paso, TX?
The total driving time is 12 hours, 17 minutes.
How long does a car ride from Houston to El Paso take?
Houston and El Paso are 12 hours 17 mins far apart, if you drive non-stop.

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Attention! According to the recommendations of experts, you should stop and take a break every 2 hours on average, take a fresh air and walk a little to protect your alertness and health during long trips by car. In addition, you can drink some coffee to prevent you from sleeping. People who drive constantly without taking a break lose their focus and can eventually cause accidents. Also, please drive carefully and follow the speed rules.

Time Difference between Houston and El Paso

Time difference between Houston (TX) and El Paso (TX) is 1 Hours.
El Paso time is 1 Hours behind Houston.

Current local time in Houston	Current local time in El Paso
2025-12-05, 07:55:30 CST	2025-12-05, 06:55:30 MST

How Far is it Between Houston Texas, USA and El Paso Texas, USA?

You can compare air and road distance between Houston, TX and El Paso, TX in this summary table of distances in miles, kilometers and nautical miles.

Distance type	Miles	Kilometers	Nautical miles
Driving distance	743 mi	1197 km	645.22 nmi
Straight line distance	673 mi	1083 km	584 nmi
Difference	70 mi	114 km	61 nmi

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