How far is Albany, TX from El Paso, TX?
The driving distance from Albany, TX to El Paso, TX is about 486.9 miles (783.6 km), with a travel time of about 07h 14m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 425.3 miles (684.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 29m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 14m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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Halfway Point
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Town of the United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Albany and El Paso.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Albany and El Paso.
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Start on South 2nd Street
4 m · 8 sec · South 2nd Street
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Turn left onto South Main Street
2329 ft · 39 sec · South Main Street
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Continue on West US Highway 180
7.2 mi · 11 min · West US Highway 180
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Keep slight left to continue on State Highway 351
23.5 mi · 35 min · State Highway 351
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Turn right onto East Overland Trail
1.4 mi · 2 min · East Overland Trail
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 20 West: El Paso
726 ft · 18 sec
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Merge slight left
286.8 mi · 4 hr 44 min
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Merge slight left
166.7 mi · 2 hr 43 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 Albany and El Paso.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 20 West
Merge slight left
287 mi · 04h 44m
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.
Sunny leaving Albany 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 Albany to El Paso?
The road trip is about 486.9 miles (783.6 km) and usually takes 07h 14m 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?
Wickett is a useful midpoint, sitting about 243.1 miles from Albany and 243.8 miles from El Paso.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 425.3 miles (684.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 61.6 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 $64.92 one way or $129.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 152.7 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Albany and El Paso, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Albany and Sunny near El Paso.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Albany and El Paso. Straight-line distance: 425.33 mi (684.5 km).
#1 Albany
City in Shackelford County, Texas, United States
| Population | 1,958 |
| Coordinates | 32.7234500, -99.2973000 |
| Altitude | 431 |
| 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: 784 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 16h 13m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 12h 10m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 09h 44m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 08h 06m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 06h 57m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 06h 04m |
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 | $64.92 | $129.85 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $73.05 | $146.10 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $78.87 | $157.75 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $68.60 | $137.20 |
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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