How far is Baird, TX from El Paso, TX?
The driving distance from Baird, TX to El Paso, TX is about 475.2 miles (764.7 km), with a travel time of about 07h 01m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 417.5 miles (671.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 03m 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 07h 01m.
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.
Town of the United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Baird and El Paso.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Baird and El Paso.
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Start on Market Street
37 m · 8 sec · Market Street
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Turn left onto West 4th Street
1 km · 1 min · West 4th Street
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Turn straight onto West US Highway 80
1 km · 57 sec · West US Highway 80
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Turn right
906 ft · 19 sec
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Turn left onto Interstate 20 West
557 ft · 15 sec · Interstate 20 West
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 20 West: Abilene
826 ft · 20 sec
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Merge slight left
305.9 mi · 5 hr 3 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 Baird 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
306 mi · 05h 03m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Baird 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 Baird to El Paso?
The road trip is about 475.2 miles (764.7 km) and usually takes 07h 01m 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?
Wickett is a useful midpoint, sitting about 237.3 miles from Baird and 237.9 miles from El Paso.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 417.5 miles (671.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 57.7 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 $63.37 one way or $126.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 149 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Baird 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 Baird and Mostly Sunny near El Paso.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Baird and El Paso. Straight-line distance: 417.48 mi (671.87 km).
#1 Baird
City in Texas, USA
| Population | 1,496 |
| Coordinates | 32.3940200, -99.3942400 |
| Altitude | 525 |
| 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: 765 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 15h 49m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 11h 52m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 09h 30m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 07h 55m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 06h 47m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 05h 55m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.78 | $63.37 | $126.75 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $71.31 | $142.61 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $76.99 | $153.98 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $66.96 | $133.93 |
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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