28. Looks Like We’ll Be Going Out of State For That Vacation

Despite both being within the state of Texas, El Paso and Houston are surprisingly distant from each other. El Paso, nestled in the westernmost corner of Texas, is actually closer to the coastal city of San Diego, California, than it is to the bustling metropolis of Houston.

This geographical fact may come as a surprise due to the vast expanse of Texas. The distance between El Paso and Houston spans over 750 miles, while the distance between El Paso and San Diego is approximately 700 miles.