How far is Blossom, TX from El Paso, TX?

The driving distance from Blossom, TX to El Paso, TX is about 743.4 miles (1196.4 km), with a travel time of about 11h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 658.3 miles (1059.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 23h 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
743.43 mi
11h 46m
Flight
658.28 mi
1059.4 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
658.28 mi
Kilometers
1059.4 km
Flight Time
01h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
743.43 mi
Kilometers
1196.43 km
Drive Time
11h 46m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 11h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in El Paso
Thu, Apr 23, 2:58 PM MDT
Return by in Blossom
Fri, Apr 24, 3:45 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Blossom
2026-04-23T04:12
Arrive El Paso
Thu, Apr 23, 3:58 PM CDT
Route Timing
11h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
4:47 PM to 6:17 PM MDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
12:26 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Blossom
8:00 PM CDT
Overnight-style route

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.

Mid-route stop
Colorado City
TX

City in Mitchell County, Texas

From Blossom
374.5 mi
05h 53m
To El Paso
368.9 mi
05h 53m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph S
Destination
84°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
8 to 18 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Blossom and El Paso.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Blossom and El Paso.

  1. 1

    Start on Pyron Street

    18 m · 5 sec · Pyron Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Chittem Street

    67 m · 12 sec · Chittem Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto West Front Street

    1.6 km · 1 min · West Front Street

  4. 4

    Continue on US Highway 82 East

    2.9 mi · 3 min · US Highway 82 East

  5. 5

    Continue on Lamar Road

    3.2 mi · 4 min · Lamar Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Lamar Avenue

    581 ft · 17 sec · Lamar Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Southeast Loop 286

    927 ft · 19 sec · Southeast Loop 286

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Southeast Loop 286

    4.8 mi · 6 min · Southeast Loop 286

  9. 9

    Continue on Southwest Loop 286

    702 ft · 9 sec · Southwest Loop 286

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward TX 19, TX 24: Cooper, Sulphur Springs

    705 ft · 24 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto South Church Street

    46.4 mi · 50 min · South Church Street

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 30 West: Dallas

    1981 ft · 31 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    86.6 mi · 1 hr 37 min

  14. 14

    Continue on West Freeway

    15.5 mi · 18 min · West Freeway

  15. 15

    Merge slight right

    421 mi · 7 hr

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    166.7 mi · 2 hr 43 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward Missouri Avenue, Downtown

    851 ft · 21 sec

  18. 18

    Turn straight onto East Missouri Avenue

    1799 ft · 49 sec · East Missouri Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn left onto North Mesa Street

    1398 ft · 27 sec · North Mesa Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Mesa Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Blossom and El Paso.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
20 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
4 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
2.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Freeway
603 mi · 81%
I 30 West
87 mi · 12%
South Church Street
46.4 mi · 6%
Southeast Loop 286
4.94 mi · 1%
Lamar Road
3.23 mi
US Highway 82 East
2.91 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
11h 46m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
23h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+85.1 mi
658.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Colorado City
05h 53m from Blossom
Leave By
12:26 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Blossom 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 Blossom to El Paso?

The road trip is about 743.4 miles (1196.4 km) and usually takes 11h 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?

Colorado City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 374.5 miles from Blossom and 368.9 miles from El Paso.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 658.3 miles (1059.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 85.1 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 $99.12 one way or $198.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 233.1 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Blossom 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 Blossom and Mostly Sunny near El Paso.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Blossom and El Paso. Straight-line distance: 658.28 mi (1059.4 km).

Blossom

#1 Blossom

City

Population1,576
Coordinates33.6615000, -95.3857900
Altitude161
CountryUnited States
El Paso

#2 El Paso

The twenty-third most populous city in the United States and the center of the El Paso metropolitan area.

Population681,534
Coordinates31.7587200, -106.4869300
Altitude1133
CountryUnited States
Start: Pyron Street (-95.385783, 33.661428)
End: North Mesa Street (-106.487016, 31.758664)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 1196 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)24h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)18h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)14h 52m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)12h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)10h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)09h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
26.23 gal
99.3 L · about $99.12
Round trip
$198.25
52.46 gal · 198.6 L
Estimated CO2
233.1 kg one way
Round trip: 466.2 kg / 1028 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $99.12 $198.25
Mid-grade $4.25 $111.53 $223.06
Premium $4.59 $120.42 $240.84
Diesel $3.99 $104.74 $209.47

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Texas · Apr 23, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Blossom, TX and El Paso, TX. The current time in Blossom is 04:12:04, although it is 03:12:04 in El Paso.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.