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

The driving distance from Briarcliff, TX to El Paso, TX is about 565.3 miles (909.7 km), with a travel time of about 08h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 508.1 miles (817.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 17h 14m 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
565.28 mi
08h 37m
Flight
508.07 mi
817.66 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
508.07 mi
Kilometers
817.66 km
Flight Time
01h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
565.28 mi
Kilometers
909.73 km
Drive Time
08h 37m

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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 08h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in El Paso
Thu, Apr 23, 2:29 AM MDT
Return by in Briarcliff
Thu, Apr 23, 12:06 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Briarcliff
2026-04-22T18:51
Arrive El Paso
Thu, Apr 23, 3:29 AM CDT
Route Timing
08h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
1:37 PM to 3:07 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
6:46 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Briarcliff
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
Iraan
TX

City in Pecos County, Texas, United States

From Briarcliff
283.2 mi
04h 18m
To El Paso
282 mi
04h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE
Destination
87°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
7 to 18 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Kyle Drive

    1160 ft · 55 sec · Kyle Drive

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Oban Drive

    688 ft · 30 sec · Oban Drive

  3. 3

    Keep slight left to continue on Briarcliff Drive

    39 m · 6 sec · Briarcliff Drive

  4. 4

    Continue on Briarcliff Drive

    1250 ft · 60 sec · Briarcliff Drive

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Briarcliff Drive

    2642 ft · 2 min · Briarcliff Drive

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Pace Bend Road South

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Pace Bend Road South

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn right onto West Highway 71

    4.6 mi · 5 min · West Highway 71

  8. 8

    Continue on East State Highway 71

    11.5 mi · 13 min · East State Highway 71

  9. 9

    Take the ramp slight right toward US 281 South: Johnson City

    763 ft · 21 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto South US Highway 281

    17.5 mi · 19 min · South US Highway 281

  11. 11

    Take the exit straight toward Fredericksburg

    582 ft · 16 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto East Main Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · East Main Street

  13. 13

    Continue on West US Highway 290

    27.2 mi · 31 min · West US Highway 290

  14. 14

    Continue on East Main Street

    3.5 mi · 7 min · East Main Street

  15. 15

    Continue on West US Highway 290

    39 mi · 43 min · West US Highway 290

  16. 16

    Take the exit straight toward I 10 West: Fort Stockton

    2748 ft · 1 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    457.8 mi · 7 hr 16 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward Missouri Avenue, Downtown

    851 ft · 21 sec

  19. 19

    Turn straight onto East Missouri Avenue

    1799 ft · 49 sec · East Missouri Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn left onto North Mesa Street

    1398 ft · 27 sec · North Mesa Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Mesa Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Briarcliff 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
21 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
3.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 10 West
458 mi · 81%
West US Highway 290
66.2 mi · 12%
South US Highway 281
17.5 mi · 3%
East State Highway 71
11.5 mi · 2%
West Highway 71
4.57 mi · 1%
East Main Street
4.47 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 10 West

Merge slight left

458 mi · 07h 16m

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
08h 37m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
17h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+57.2 mi
508.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Iraan
04h 18m from Briarcliff
Leave By
6:46 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Briarcliff 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 Briarcliff to El Paso?

The road trip is about 565.3 miles (909.7 km) and usually takes 08h 37m 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?

Iraan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 283.2 miles from Briarcliff and 282 miles from El Paso.

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

The direct path is about 508.1 miles (817.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 57.2 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 $75.39 one way or $150.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 177.3 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

Stop Ideas Near Iraan

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Iraan, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Iraan.

RAIL

Sanderson

99 mi away
201 West Downey Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Briarcliff and El Paso. Straight-line distance: 508.07 mi (817.66 km).

Briarcliff

#1 Briarcliff

Village in Texas, USA

Population1,887
Coordinates30.4074200, -98.0444600
Altitude230
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: Kyle Drive (-98.044416, 30.40695)
End: North Mesa Street (-106.487016, 31.758664)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 910 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)18h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)14h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)11h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)09h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)08h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)07h 03m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
19.95 gal
75.51 L · about $75.39
Round trip
$150.78
39.9 gal · 151.02 L
Estimated CO2
177.3 kg one way
Round trip: 354.6 kg / 782 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $75.39 $150.78
Mid-grade $4.25 $84.83 $169.65
Premium $4.59 $91.59 $183.18
Diesel $3.99 $79.66 $159.32

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 22, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Briarcliff, TX and El Paso, TX. The current time in Briarcliff is 18:51:44, although it is 17:51:44 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.