How far is Bloomington, TX from El Paso, TX?
The driving distance from Bloomington, TX to El Paso, TX is about 682.6 miles (1098.5 km), with a travel time of about 10h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 611.6 miles (984.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 20h 58m 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 10h 29m.
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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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bloomington and El Paso.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bloomington and El Paso.
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Start on 1st Street East
37 m · 8 sec · 1st Street East
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Turn right
12 mi · 18 min
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Turn left onto Port Lavaca Drive
1042 ft · 18 sec · Port Lavaca Drive
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Continue on East Goodwin Avenue
1798 ft · 35 sec · East Goodwin Avenue
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Turn right onto North Navarro Street
2462 ft · 51 sec · North Navarro Street
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Turn left onto East Rio Grande Street
1163 ft · 20 sec · East Rio Grande Street
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Turn right onto North Main Street
3.9 mi · 6 min · North Main Street
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Continue on US Highway 87 North
22.1 mi · 25 min · US Highway 87 North
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Continue on East Broadway Street
1.7 mi · 2 min · East Broadway Street
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Turn left onto South Esplanade Street
1.2 km · 60 sec · South Esplanade Street
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Turn right onto West Heaton Street
3.9 mi · 4 min · West Heaton Street
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Turn right
64.1 mi · 1 hr 11 min
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Take the exit right
129 m · 12 sec
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Continue straight
543 ft · 19 sec
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Turn left onto Anderson Loop
32.9 mi · 38 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 Bloomington 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.
Sunny leaving Bloomington 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 Bloomington to El Paso?
The road trip is about 682.6 miles (1098.5 km) and usually takes 10h 29m 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?
Ozona is a useful midpoint, sitting about 340.1 miles from Bloomington and 342.5 miles from El Paso.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 611.6 miles (984.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 71 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 $91.04 one way or $182.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 214.1 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Bloomington and El Paso, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Bloomington and Sunny near El Paso.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bloomington and El Paso. Straight-line distance: 611.62 mi (984.31 km).
#1 Bloomington
Bloomington is a place in Texas, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 28.6477700, -96.8924900 |
| Altitude | 18 |
| 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: 1099 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 22h 44m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 17h 03m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 13h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 11h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 09h 45m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 08h 30m |
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 | $91.04 | $182.07 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $102.43 | $204.86 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $110.60 | $221.19 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $96.19 | $192.38 |
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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