How far is Alief, TX from El Paso, TX?

The driving distance from Alief, TX to El Paso, TX is about 739.7 miles (1190.4 km), with a travel time of about 11h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 661.8 miles (1065 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 22h 04m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
739.67 mi
11h 02m
Flight
661.75 mi
1064.99 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
661.75 mi
Kilometers
1064.99 km
Flight Time
01h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
739.67 mi
Kilometers
1190.39 km
Drive Time
11h 02m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 11h 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in El Paso
Sat, Nov 7, 6:30 AM MST
Return by in Alief
Sat, Nov 7, 6:32 PM CST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Alief
2026-11-06T20:27
Arrive El Paso
Sat, Nov 7, 7:30 AM CST
Route Timing
11h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CST
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
4:02 PM to 5:32 PM MST

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
1:56 PM CST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Alief
8:00 PM CST
Overnight-style route

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.

Mid-route stop
Sonora
TX

City in Texas

From Alief
366.4 mi
05h 31m
To El Paso
373.3 mi
05h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Today

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 6:00 AM CST
Wind
0 to 10 mph N
Destination
67°F
Friday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 6:00 AM MST
Wind
10 to 15 mph E

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Alief and El Paso.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Alief and El Paso.

  1. 1

    Start on Cook Road

    1291 ft · 38 sec · Cook Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Alief Clodine Road

    2665 ft · 1 min · Alief Clodine Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto South Dairy Ashford Road

    4.9 mi · 9 min · South Dairy Ashford Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Katy Freeway Frontage Road

    1944 ft · 39 sec · Katy Freeway Frontage Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 10 West

    1413 ft · 34 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Katy Freeway

    159.4 mi · 2 hr 42 min · Katy Freeway

  7. 7

    Keep slight left

    1.9 mi · 2 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward TX 1518: Schertz

    599 ft · 15 sec

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto Interstate 10 East

    629 ft · 21 sec · Interstate 10 East

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Farm-to-Market Road 1518

    5.4 mi · 10 min · Farm-to-Market Road 1518

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Gordon A Blake Highway

    2 mi · 3 min · Gordon A Blake Highway

  12. 12

    Turn left

    1087 ft · 22 sec

  13. 13

    Take the ramp slight right toward Loop 1604 North

    81 m · 7 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Anderson Loop

    20.4 mi · 22 min · Anderson Loop

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward Frontage Road

    841 ft · 21 sec

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto North Loop 1604 West

    1183 ft · 26 sec · North Loop 1604 West

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Interstate 10 West

    1450 ft · 25 sec · Interstate 10 West

  18. 18

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 10 West, US 87 North

    811 ft · 20 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  20. 20

    Keep slight right

    535.3 mi · 8 hr 34 min

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward Missouri Avenue, Downtown

    851 ft · 21 sec

  22. 22

    Turn straight onto East Missouri Avenue

    1799 ft · 49 sec · East Missouri Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn left onto North Mesa Street

    1398 ft · 27 sec · North Mesa Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Mesa Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Alief and El Paso.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
24 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
3.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 10 West
537 mi · 73%
Katy Freeway
161 mi · 22%
Anderson Loop
20.4 mi · 3%
Farm-to-Market Road 1518
5.42 mi · 1%
South Dairy Ashford Road
4.92 mi · 1%
Gordon A Blake Highway
2.01 mi
Longest Stretch

I 10 West

Keep slight right

535 mi · 08h 34m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
11h 02m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
22h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+77.9 mi
661.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sonora
05h 31m from Alief
Leave By
1:56 PM CST
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Alief and Mostly Cloudy near El Paso.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Alief to El Paso?

The road trip is about 739.7 miles (1190.4 km) and usually takes 11h 02m 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?

Sonora is a useful midpoint, sitting about 366.4 miles from Alief and 373.3 miles from El Paso.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 661.8 miles (1065 km), while the road route adds roughly 77.9 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 CST. 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 $93.46 one way or $186.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 232 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Alief and El Paso, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Alief and Mostly Cloudy near El Paso.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Alief and El Paso. Straight-line distance: 661.75 mi (1064.99 km).

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#1 Alief

Alief is a place in Texas, United States.

Population0
Coordinates29.7110600, -95.5963300
Altitude23
CountryUnited States
El Paso

#2 El Paso

The twenty-third most populous city in the United States and the center of the El Paso metropolitan area.

Population681,534
Coordinates31.7587200, -106.4869300
Altitude1133
CountryUnited States
Start: Cook Road (-95.596301, 29.711061)
End: North Mesa Street (-106.487016, 31.758664)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 1190 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)24h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)18h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)14h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)12h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)10h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)09h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
26.1 gal
98.8 L · about $93.46
Round trip
$186.93
52.2 gal · 197.6 L
Estimated CO2
232 kg one way
Round trip: 463.9 kg / 1023 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.58 $93.46 $186.93
Mid-grade $4.09 $106.85 $213.71
Premium $4.47 $116.72 $233.44
Diesel $5.68 $148.30 $296.60

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Texas · Nov 06, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Alief, TX and El Paso, TX. The current time in Alief is 20:27:53, although it is 19:27:53 in El Paso.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.