How far is Bowie, TX from El Paso, TX?
The driving distance from Bowie, TX to El Paso, TX is about 627.5 miles (1009.9 km), with a travel time of about 09h 14m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 517.5 miles (832.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 18h 29m 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 09h 14m.
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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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bowie and El Paso.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bowie and El Paso.
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Start on North Mason Street
779 ft · 15 sec · North Mason Street
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Turn right onto West Clay Street
953 ft · 16 sec · West Clay Street
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Continue on State Highway 59 South
32.5 mi · 48 min · State Highway 59 South
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Continue on North Bowie Street
1.2 km · 1 min · North Bowie Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto East Belknap Street
1689 ft · 36 sec · East Belknap Street
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Turn left onto South Main Street
2.5 mi · 4 min · South Main Street
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Continue straight
4.8 mi · 5 min
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Continue straight
37.7 mi · 43 min
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Turn right onto I-20 Service Road
1500 ft · 41 sec · I-20 Service Road
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 20 West: Abilene
687 ft · 17 sec
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Merge slight left onto I-20
386.6 mi · 6 hr 24 min · I-20
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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 Bowie 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
Merge slight left onto I-20
387 mi · 06h 24m
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.
Clear leaving Bowie 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 Bowie to El Paso?
The road trip is about 627.5 miles (1009.9 km) and usually takes 09h 14m 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?
Stanton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 316.5 miles from Bowie and 311.1 miles from El Paso.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 517.5 miles (832.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 110 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 $83.67 one way or $167.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 196.8 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Bowie and El Paso, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Clear around Bowie and Mostly Sunny near El Paso.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bowie and El Paso. Straight-line distance: 517.47 mi (832.79 km).
#1 Bowie
Human settlement in Montague County, Texas, United States of America
| Population | 5,140 |
| Coordinates | 33.5590000, -97.8486500 |
| Altitude | 344 |
| 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: 1010 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 20h 54m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 15h 41m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 12h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 10h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 08h 57m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 07h 49m |
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 | $83.67 | $167.33 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $94.14 | $188.28 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $101.64 | $203.29 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $88.41 | $176.81 |
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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