How far is Alamo Heights, TX from El Paso, TX?
The driving distance from Alamo Heights, TX to El Paso, TX is about 552.3 miles (888.9 km), with a travel time of about 07h 51m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 501.9 miles (807.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 15h 43m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 51m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Upton County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Alamo Heights and El Paso.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Alamo Heights and El Paso.
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Start on Blue Bonnet Boulevard
60 m · 12 sec · Blue Bonnet Boulevard
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Turn right onto Broadway
2.2 mi · 5 min · Broadway
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Turn left onto Northeast Loop 410
763 ft · 15 sec · Northeast Loop 410
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 410 West
731 ft · 18 sec
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Merge slight left onto Connally Loop
4.8 mi · 5 min · Connally Loop
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Take the exit slight right toward I 10 East, US 87 South, I 10 West, US 87 North: San Antonio, El Paso
1211 ft · 23 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 10 West, US 87 North: El Paso
2971 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto McDermott Freeway
8.1 mi · 9 min · McDermott Freeway
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Keep slight right
535.3 mi · 8 hr 34 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Missouri Avenue, Downtown
851 ft · 21 sec
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Turn straight onto East Missouri Avenue
1799 ft · 49 sec · East Missouri Avenue
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Turn left onto North Mesa Street
1398 ft · 27 sec · North Mesa Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Mesa Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Alamo Heights and El Paso.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
McDermott Freeway
Keep slight right
535 mi · 08h 34m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Partly Sunny leaving Alamo Heights and Sunny near El Paso.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Alamo Heights to El Paso?
The road trip is about 552.3 miles (888.9 km) and usually takes 07h 51m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
McCamey is a useful midpoint, sitting about 275.9 miles from Alamo Heights and 276.5 miles from El Paso.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 501.9 miles (807.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 50.4 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $73.65 one way or $147.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 173.2 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Alamo Heights and El Paso, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Alamo Heights and Sunny near El Paso.
Stop Ideas Near McCamey
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to McCamey.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Alamo Heights and El Paso. Straight-line distance: 501.97 mi (807.84 km).
#1 Alamo Heights
City in Bexar County, Texas, United States
| Population | 8,668 |
| Coordinates | 29.4849500, -98.4658500 |
| Altitude | 244 |
| Country | United States |
#2 El Paso
The twenty-third most populous city in the United States and the center of the El Paso metropolitan area.
| Population | 681,534 |
| Coordinates | 31.7587200, -106.4869300 |
| Altitude | 1133 |
| Country | United States |
End: North Mesa Street (-106.487016, 31.758664)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 889 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 18h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 13h 48m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 11h 02m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 09h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 07h 53m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 06h 53m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.78 | $73.65 | $147.31 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $82.87 | $165.74 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $89.48 | $178.96 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $77.82 | $155.65 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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