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
MediumNo direct flights for HOU–ELP. Driving is the practical choice at this distance.
Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)
· · Fuel cost: $
Drive
Door to Door
12h 47m
Distance
767.1 mi
Total Cost
$349
CO2
310 kg
Cost Breakdown
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
Cost Breakdown
Airports
No scheduled flights found
No commercial flights between HOU and ELP. Flight estimates above are theoretical.
Train
Amtrak
Door to Door
21h 10m
19h 30m on rail
Total Cost
$135
CO2
44 kg
Route
Sunset Limited
Door-to-Door Timeline
Cost Breakdown
Estimated based on distance. Check amtrak.com for current prices.
Stations
Service
Direct
Frequency
~2/week
Bus
FlixBus
Door to Door
16h
14h 35m on road
Total Cost
$75
CO2
44 kg
Door-to-Door Timeline
Cost Breakdown
Estimated based on distance. Check flixbus.com for current prices.
Stations
Service
Direct
Frequency
~7/week
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 |
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.
via I 10; US 87, I 10; US 90, I 45
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.