Drive or Fly: Webster, TX to El Paso, TX?

Side-by-side comparison of driving versus flying for this route. Costs, time, and trade-offs at a glance.

Driving wins

Medium

No direct flights for HOU–ELP. Driving is the practical choice at this distance.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

12h 47m

Distance

767.1 mi

Total Cost

$349

CO2

310 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$169

Hotel (1 room, 1 night) $110

Meals (1 pax, 2 days) $70

+ No luggage restrictions or TSA lines

+ Stop anywhere along the route

+ Have your own car at the destination

− Requires 2 days of driving

− Driver fatigue on longer stretches

− Wear and tear on vehicle

− Fuel price fluctuations

Plan the drive

Fly

Door to Door

3h 52m

1h 23m in the air

Air Distance

693 mi

Total Cost

$290

CO2

177 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Webster, TX → HOU 18m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 83m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

ELP → El Paso, TX 11m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $235) $235

Rental car (1 day)$55

Airports

Webster, TX HOU — William P. Hobby Airport 12 mi, ~18m drive

El Paso, TX ELP — El Paso International Airport 7 mi, ~11m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between HOU and ELP. Flight estimates above are theoretical.

+ Saves about 8h 55m compared to driving

+ Less physical fatigue

+ Predictable arrival time

− Airport security and check-in overhead

− No scheduled commercial flights found for this route

− May need a rental car at destination

− Luggage fees and restrictions

− Less flexibility for stops along the way

Train

Amtrak

Door to Door

21h 10m

19h 30m on rail

Total Cost

$135

CO2

44 kg

Route

Sunset Limited

Door-to-Door Timeline

Webster, TX → Houston 30m

Boarding 30m

Train ride 1170m

Arrival 10m

El Paso → El Paso, TX 30m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $135) $135

Estimated based on distance. Check amtrak.com for current prices.

Stations

From Houston 0 mi, ~30m drive

To El Paso 0 mi, ~30m drive

Service

Direct

Frequency

~2/week

+ Spacious seating with legroom and power outlets

+ Walk around freely during the trip

+ Scenic views along the route

+ No driving fatigue — relax or work en route

+ Much lower carbon footprint than driving or flying

− Limited schedule — about 2 trips per week

− Amtrak delays can be unpredictable

− Need transportation to/from station

− Less flexibility than driving

Bus

FlixBus

Door to Door

16h

14h 35m on road

Total Cost

$75

CO2

44 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Webster, TX → Houston Bus Station (Greyhound) (HOU6) 30m

Boarding 15m

Bus ride 875m

Arrival 10m

El Paso Bus Station (W San Antonio St) (ELP6) → El Paso, TX 30m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $75) $75

Estimated based on distance. Check flixbus.com for current prices.

Stations

From HOU6 — Houston Bus Station (Greyhound) 0 mi, ~30m drive

To ELP6 — El Paso Bus Station (W San Antonio St) 0 mi, ~30m drive

Service

Direct

Frequency

~7/week

+ Usually the cheapest option

+ Wi-Fi and power outlets on board

+ No driving fatigue — relax or work en route

+ Much lower carbon footprint than driving or flying

− Limited schedule — about 7 trips per week

− Travel time longer than driving

− Need transportation to/from station

− Less flexibility than driving

At a Glance

	Drive	Fly	Train	Bus
Door-to-door time	12h 47m	3h 52m	21h 10m	16h
Total cost (1 person)	$349	$290	$135	$75
Carbon footprint	310 kg CO₂	177 kg CO₂	44 kg CO₂	44 kg CO₂
Flexibility	High	Low
Luggage	Unlimited	Restricted
Reliability	Weather dependent	Data unavailable

Drive data: OSRM routing, EIA fuel prices

Flight data: Statistical estimate

Airports: OurAirports

Transit: Amtrak GTFS, FlixBus GTFS — fares estimated

Confidence: Medium — airports identified, fares estimated

Costs are estimates. Actual flight prices vary by airline, date, and booking time. Drive costs based on OSRM routing, EIA fuel prices. Computed Apr 21, 2026.

Route Options

2 different routes between these cities.

Fastest

767.1 mi 12h 47m

via I 10; US 87, I 10; US 90, I 45

Shortest (+66 min)

762.1 mi 13h 53m

via I 10, I 10; US 90, US 290

Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from Webster, TX to El Paso, TX with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.