How far is Bedford, TX from El Paso, TX?
The driving distance from Bedford, TX to El Paso, TX is about 618.4 miles (995.2 km), with a travel time of about 08h 46m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 550.7 miles (886.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 17h 33m 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 46m.
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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Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bedford and El Paso.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bedford and El Paso.
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Start on Forest Ridge Drive
29 m · 11 sec · Forest Ridge Drive
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Turn left onto Bedford Road
2721 ft · 1 min · Bedford Road
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Turn right onto Airport Freeway
615 ft · 13 sec · Airport Freeway
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Take the ramp slight left toward TX 183 Express Toll West, TX 121 Express Toll South
1872 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left onto Airport Freeway
1.1 km · 48 sec · Airport Freeway
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Take the exit slight left toward TX 121 Express South, TX 183 Express West
1538 ft · 17 sec
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Merge slight left onto SH 121/183 TEXpress
1.1 km · 42 sec · SH 121/183 TEXpress
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Continue on SH 183 TEXpress
644 ft · 7 sec · SH 183 TEXpress
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Continue on SH 121/183 TEXpress
1.1 km · 43 sec · SH 121/183 TEXpress
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Continue on I 820 TEXpress
6.9 mi · 7 min · I 820 TEXpress
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Merge slight right onto Northeast Loop
1864 ft · 24 sec · Northeast Loop
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Continue on Jim Wright Freeway
12.8 mi · 15 min · Jim Wright Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 30 West: Weatherford
1799 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto West Freeway
6 mi · 6 min · West Freeway
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Merge slight right
421 mi · 7 hr
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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 Bedford and El Paso.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
West Freeway
Merge slight right
421 mi · 07h 00m
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.
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Bedford 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 Bedford to El Paso?
The road trip is about 618.4 miles (995.2 km) and usually takes 08h 46m 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 308.8 miles from Bedford and 309.6 miles from El Paso.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 550.7 miles (886.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 67.7 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 $82.46 one way or $164.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 193.9 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Bedford and El Paso, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Bedford and Sunny near El Paso.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bedford and El Paso. Straight-line distance: 550.63 mi (886.15 km).
#1 Bedford
The most populous city in Tarrant County, Texas.
| Population | 48,352 |
| Coordinates | 32.8440200, -97.1430700 |
| Altitude | 182 |
| 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: 995 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 20h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 15h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 12h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 10h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 08h 50m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 07h 42m |
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 | $82.46 | $164.92 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $92.78 | $185.56 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $100.18 | $200.35 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $87.13 | $174.25 |
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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