How far is Archer City, TX from El Paso, TX?
The driving distance from Archer City, TX to El Paso, TX is about 543 miles (873.8 km), with a travel time of about 08h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 474.4 miles (763.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 17h 21m 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 08h 40m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The second most populous city in Ector County, Texas.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Archer City and El Paso.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Archer City and El Paso.
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Start on East Main Street
1.1 km · 1 min · East Main Street
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Continue on State Highway 25 West
16.7 mi · 25 min · State Highway 25 West
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Turn left
21.7 mi · 23 min
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Continue straight
85.1 mi · 1 hr 34 min
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Continue on West Court Plaza
595 ft · 8 sec · West Court Plaza
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Turn slight right onto Commercial Avenue
1568 ft · 22 sec · Commercial Avenue
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Turn right onto 17th Street
1 km · 57 sec · 17th Street
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Continue on US Highway 180 West
27.6 mi · 35 min · US Highway 180 West
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Continue on East South 1st Street
2324 ft · 55 sec · East South 1st Street
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Turn left onto South Concho Street
1670 ft · 36 sec · South Concho Street
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Continue on State Highway 70 South
16.8 mi · 18 min · State Highway 70 South
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Turn left onto Bluebonnet Drive
1.2 mi · 1 min · Bluebonnet Drive
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East Broadway Street
1135 ft · 19 sec · East Broadway Street
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Keep slight right to continue on I 20 West: Midland
531 ft · 13 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 20 West: Midland
115.6 mi · 1 hr 57 min
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Continue straight
132.2 mi · 2 hr 8 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 Archer City 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
167 mi · 02h 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 Archer City and Mostly Sunny near El Paso.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Archer City to El Paso?
The road trip is about 543 miles (873.8 km) and usually takes 08h 40m 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?
Odessa is a useful midpoint, sitting about 293.5 miles from Archer City and 249.5 miles from El Paso.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 474.4 miles (763.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 68.6 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 $72.41 one way or $144.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 170.3 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Archer City 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 Archer City and Mostly Sunny near El Paso.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Archer City and El Paso. Straight-line distance: 474.34 mi (763.38 km).
#1 Archer City
City in Texas, USA
| Population | 1,702 |
| Coordinates | 33.5956600, -98.6256100 |
| Altitude | 324 |
| 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: 874 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 18h 05m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 13h 34m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 10h 51m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 09h 02m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 07h 45m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 06h 46m |
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 | $72.41 | $144.81 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $81.47 | $162.94 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $87.96 | $175.93 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $76.51 | $153.01 |
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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