How far is Alvord, TX from El Paso, TX?
The driving distance from Alvord, TX to El Paso, TX is about 622.6 miles (1001.9 km), with a travel time of about 09h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 523.6 miles (842.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 19h 00m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 09h 30m.
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.
The 21st most populous city in Texas.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Alvord and El Paso.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Alvord and El Paso.
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Start on North Wickham Street
26 m · 7 sec · North Wickham Street
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Turn left onto East Franklin Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · East Franklin Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East Bypass 287
604 ft · 12 sec · East Bypass 287
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Continue straight
1195 ft · 29 sec
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Continue on North US Highway 287
8.8 mi · 10 min · North US Highway 287
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Take the exit straight
989 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on South US Highway 287
1703 ft · 40 sec · South US Highway 287
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Turn right onto South FM 51
7.9 mi · 12 min · South FM 51
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Continue on Farm-to-Market Road 51
1.1 mi · 2 min · Farm-to-Market Road 51
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East State Highway 114
1.1 mi · 2 min · East State Highway 114
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Turn straight onto FM 51 South: Springtown
679 ft · 25 sec
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Keep slight left
76 m · 9 sec
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Turn right onto South Farm-to-Market Road 51
10.4 mi · 16 min · South Farm-to-Market Road 51
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Continue on Farm-to-Market Road 51
12.9 mi · 19 min · Farm-to-Market Road 51
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Turn right onto Ric Williamson Memorial Highway
1.3 km · 1 min · Ric Williamson Memorial Highway
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Continue on Northwest Ric Williamson Memorial Highway
2.4 mi · 4 min · Northwest Ric Williamson Memorial Highway
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Continue on Southwest Ric Williamson Memorial Highway
2.4 mi · 4 min · Southwest Ric Williamson Memorial Highway
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Turn right onto West Interstate 20
621 ft · 12 sec · West Interstate 20
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 20 West: Abilene
1017 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left
404.9 mi · 6 hr 43 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 Alvord 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
405 mi · 06h 43m
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Alvord 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 Alvord to El Paso?
The road trip is about 622.6 miles (1001.9 km) and usually takes 09h 30m 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?
Midland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 311.1 miles from Alvord and 311.4 miles from El Paso.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 523.6 miles (842.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 99 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 $83.02 one way or $166.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 195.2 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Alvord 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 Cloudy around Alvord and Sunny near El Paso.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Alvord and El Paso. Straight-line distance: 523.62 mi (842.69 km).
#1 Alvord
City in Lyon County, Iowa, United States of America
| Population | 1,591 |
| Coordinates | 33.3584500, -97.6947500 |
| Altitude | 268 |
| 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: 1002 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 20h 44m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 15h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 12h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 10h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 08h 53m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 07h 45m |
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 | $83.02 | $166.05 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $93.42 | $186.83 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $100.86 | $201.73 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $87.73 | $175.45 |
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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