How far is Barrett, TX from El Paso, TX?
The driving distance from Barrett, TX to El Paso, TX is about 766 miles (1232.7 km), with a travel time of about 11h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 689.8 miles (1110.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 22h 57m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 11h 28m.
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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Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Barrett and El Paso.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Barrett and El Paso.
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Start on Farm to Market 1942
23 m · 5 sec · Farm to Market 1942
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Turn right onto Crosby Lynchburg Road
1189 ft · 26 sec · Crosby Lynchburg Road
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Continue on North Main Street
552 ft · 9 sec · North Main Street
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Turn slight left
47 m · 8 sec
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Take the ramp left toward US 90 West
1376 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left onto Crosby Freeway
9 mi · 11 min · Crosby Freeway
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Turn straight
1.4 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit straight toward US 90 West
3.7 mi · 5 min
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Merge slight left onto East Freeway
6.2 mi · 8 min · East Freeway
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Continue on Katy Freeway
175.2 mi · 3 hr 2 min · Katy Freeway
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Keep slight left
1.9 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward TX 1518: Schertz
599 ft · 15 sec
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Turn straight onto Interstate 10 East
629 ft · 21 sec · Interstate 10 East
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Turn right onto Farm-to-Market Road 1518
5.4 mi · 10 min · Farm-to-Market Road 1518
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Gordon A Blake Highway
2 mi · 3 min · Gordon A Blake Highway
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Turn left
1087 ft · 22 sec
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Take the ramp slight right toward Loop 1604 North
81 m · 7 sec
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Merge slight left onto Anderson Loop
20.4 mi · 22 min · Anderson Loop
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Take the exit slight right toward Frontage Road
841 ft · 21 sec
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Turn straight onto North Loop 1604 West
1183 ft · 26 sec · North Loop 1604 West
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Turn right onto Interstate 10 West
1450 ft · 25 sec · Interstate 10 West
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 10 West, US 87 North
811 ft · 20 sec
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Merge slight left
1.1 mi · 1 min
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Keep slight right
535.3 mi · 8 hr 34 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 Barrett 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 10 West
Keep slight right
535 mi · 08h 34m
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 leaving Barrett 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 Barrett to El Paso?
The road trip is about 766 miles (1232.7 km) and usually takes 11h 28m 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?
Sonora is a useful midpoint, sitting about 381.8 miles from Barrett and 384.2 miles from El Paso.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 689.8 miles (1110.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 76.2 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 $102.15 one way or $204.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 240.2 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Barrett 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 around Barrett and Mostly Sunny near El Paso.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Barrett and El Paso. Straight-line distance: 689.82 mi (1110.16 km).
#1 Barrett
City in Texas
| Population | 3,199 |
| Coordinates | 29.8799500, -95.0629800 |
| Altitude | 13 |
| 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: 1233 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 25h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 19h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 15h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 12h 45m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 10h 56m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 09h 33m |
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 | $102.15 | $204.29 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $114.93 | $229.86 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $124.09 | $248.19 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $107.93 | $215.86 |
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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