How far is Alto, TX from El Paso, TX?
The driving distance from Alto, TX to El Paso, TX is about 773.4 miles (1244.7 km), with a travel time of about 11h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 670.7 miles (1079.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 23h 30m 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 11h 45m.
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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City in Mitchell County, Texas
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Alto and El Paso.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Alto and El Paso.
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Start on South Marcus Street
2888 ft · 37 sec · South Marcus Street
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Continue on US Highway 69 South
9.3 mi · 11 min · US Highway 69 South
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Continue on South Dickinson Drive
3.4 mi · 4 min · South Dickinson Drive
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Continue on US Highway 69 North
9.5 mi · 11 min · US Highway 69 North
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Continue on South Jackson Street
3.3 mi · 4 min · South Jackson Street
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Turn left onto Alexander Boulevard
937 ft · 20 sec · Alexander Boulevard
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Continue on Frankston Highway
3163 ft · 56 sec · Frankston Highway
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Continue on US Highway 175 West
9.6 mi · 11 min · US Highway 175 West
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Turn slight right
3.8 mi · 4 min
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Merge slight left onto East Pine Street
1.9 mi · 3 min · East Pine Street
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Continue on US Highway 175
20.8 mi · 22 min · US Highway 175
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Continue on East Corsicana Street
2.5 mi · 5 min · East Corsicana Street
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Keep slight right to continue on US Highway 175 West
58.9 mi · 1 hr 4 min · US Highway 175 West
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Take the exit slight right toward I 20 West: Fort Worth
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
21.1 mi · 23 min · Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
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Continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
24.9 mi · 27 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
4 mi · 4 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
428.8 mi · 7 hr 9 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
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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 Alto and El Paso.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
Keep slight left to continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
429 mi · 07h 09m
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Alto 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 Alto to El Paso?
The road trip is about 773.4 miles (1244.7 km) and usually takes 11h 45m 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?
Colorado City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 385.3 miles from Alto and 388.1 miles from El Paso.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 670.7 miles (1079.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 102.7 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 $103.13 one way or $206.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 242.5 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Alto and El Paso, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Alto and Sunny near El Paso.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Alto and El Paso. Straight-line distance: 670.69 mi (1079.37 km).
#1 Alto
Town in Texas, USA
| Population | 1,239 |
| Coordinates | 31.6504500, -95.0727200 |
| Altitude | 133 |
| 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: 1245 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 25h 46m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 19h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 15h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 12h 53m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 11h 02m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 09h 38m |
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 | $103.13 | $206.26 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $116.04 | $232.07 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $125.29 | $250.58 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $108.97 | $217.94 |
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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