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

The driving distance from Anton, TX to El Paso, TX is about 355.9 miles (572.8 km), with a travel time of about 05h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 288.4 miles (464.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 44m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
355.93 mi
05h 52m
Flight
288.35 mi
464.06 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
288.35 mi
Kilometers
464.06 km
Flight Time
00h 34m

Driving Distance

Road route
355.93 mi
Kilometers
572.82 km
Drive Time
05h 52m

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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 05h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in El Paso
Mon, May 4, 5:12 PM MDT
Return by in Anton
Tue, May 5, 12:04 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Anton
2026-05-04T12:20
Arrive El Paso
Mon, May 4, 6:12 PM CDT
Route Timing
05h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:52 AM to 12:52 PM MDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
5:16 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Anton
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Kermit
TX

City in Texas, United States

From Anton
175.5 mi
02h 56m
To El Paso
180.4 mi
02h 56m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Monday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph WSW
Destination
84°F
Monday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
6 to 14 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    29 m · 4 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Exit the roundabout onto West 4th Street

    69 m · 12 sec · West 4th Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Lawrence Avenue

    1243 ft · 37 sec · Lawrence Avenue

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right onto West 1st Street

    2638 ft · 55 sec · West 1st Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto North FM 168

    15.4 mi · 16 min · North FM 168

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East State Highway 114

    2863 ft · 45 sec · East State Highway 114

  7. 7

    Turn right onto South FM 168

    12.2 mi · 17 min · South FM 168

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn left

    1.5 km · 2 min

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Arnett Avenue

    2.8 mi · 3 min · Arnett Avenue

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    15 mi · 17 min

  11. 11

    Continue on Seagraves Road

    40.4 mi · 43 min · Seagraves Road

  12. 12

    Turn right onto West Avenue A

    1394 ft · 18 sec · West Avenue A

  13. 13

    Continue on Hobbs Highway

    27.5 mi · 31 min · Hobbs Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on North Marland Boulevard

    1.3 mi · 1 min · North Marland Boulevard

  15. 15

    Continue on East Marland Street

    3007 ft · 45 sec · East Marland Street

  16. 16

    Continue on West Marland Boulevard

    2.5 mi · 3 min · West Marland Boulevard

  17. 17

    Continue on West Carlsbad Highway

    39.6 mi · 45 min · West Carlsbad Highway

  18. 18

    Continue on Hobbs Highway

    20.4 mi · 22 min · Hobbs Highway

  19. 19

    Continue on East Greene Street

    6.5 mi · 8 min · East Greene Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto South Canal Street

    2 mi · 3 min · South Canal Street

  21. 21

    Turn slight right onto National Parks Highway

    33.5 mi · 38 min · National Parks Highway

  22. 22

    Continue on US Highway 62

    102.3 mi · 1 hr 46 min · US Highway 62

  23. 23

    Continue on Montana Avenue

    21.4 mi · 27 min · Montana Avenue

  24. 24

    Turn slight left onto East Paisano Drive

    2489 ft · 40 sec · East Paisano Drive

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Gateway Boulevard West

    50 m · 3 sec · Gateway Boulevard West

  26. 26

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 10 West

    1049 ft · 26 sec

  27. 27

    Merge slight left

    3.6 mi · 5 min

  28. 28

    Take the exit slight right toward Missouri Avenue, Downtown

    851 ft · 21 sec

  29. 29

    Turn straight onto East Missouri Avenue

    1799 ft · 49 sec · East Missouri Avenue

  30. 30

    Turn left onto North Mesa Street

    1398 ft · 27 sec · North Mesa Street

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Mesa Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Anton 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
31 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US Highway 62
102 mi · 29%
Hobbs Highway
47.9 mi · 13%
Seagraves Road
40.4 mi · 11%
West Carlsbad Highway
39.6 mi · 11%
National Parks Highway
33.5 mi · 9%
Montana Avenue
21.4 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

US Highway 62

Continue on US Highway 62

102 mi · 01h 46m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
05h 52m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+67.5 mi
288.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kermit
02h 56m from Anton
Leave By
5:16 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Anton 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 Anton to El Paso?

The road trip is about 355.9 miles (572.8 km) and usually takes 05h 52m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Kermit is a useful midpoint, sitting about 175.5 miles from Anton and 180.4 miles from El Paso.

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

The direct path is about 288.4 miles (464.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 67.5 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 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:16 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $47.46 one way or $94.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 111.6 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Anton 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 Anton and Mostly Cloudy near El Paso.

Stop Ideas Near Kermit

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Kermit and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 11.2 mi away

City of Carlsbad Water System

Carlsbad , NM
101 N Halagueno St, Carlsbad, NM 88220
Rating 4.0/5 1 reviews Waste management service,Mining company
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 11.2 mi away

Carlsbad Municipal Annex

Carlsbad , NM
114 S Halagueno St, Carlsbad, NM 88220
City government office
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 11.8 mi away

Carlsbad Water Maintenance Department

Carlsbad , NM
1502 W Stevens St, Carlsbad, NM 88220
Rating 1.0/5 1 reviews Water utility company

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Kermit.

Transit stop coverage is not ready for this midpoint yet.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Anton and El Paso. Straight-line distance: 288.35 mi (464.06 km).

Anton

#1 Anton

City in Hockley County, Texas, United States

Population1,089
Coordinates33.8112000, -102.1637900
Altitude1033
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: Main Street (-102.163736, 33.811171)
End: North Mesa Street (-106.487016, 31.758664)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 573 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.56 gal
47.54 L · about $47.46
Round trip
$94.93
25.12 gal · 95.08 L
Estimated CO2
111.6 kg one way
Round trip: 223.2 kg / 492 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $47.46 $94.93
Mid-grade $4.25 $53.41 $106.81
Premium $4.59 $57.66 $115.33
Diesel $3.99 $50.15 $100.30

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 · May 04, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Anton, TX and El Paso, TX. The current time in Anton is 12:20:17, although it is 11:20:17 in El Paso.

Distance to Other Cities

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