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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Drive time stays fixed at 08h 37m.
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
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Pecos County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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Start on Kyle Drive
1160 ft · 55 sec · Kyle Drive
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Oban Drive
688 ft · 30 sec · Oban Drive
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Keep slight left to continue on Briarcliff Drive
39 m · 6 sec · Briarcliff Drive
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Continue on Briarcliff Drive
1250 ft · 60 sec · Briarcliff Drive
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Briarcliff Drive
2642 ft · 2 min · Briarcliff Drive
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Pace Bend Road South
2.4 mi · 3 min · Pace Bend Road South
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At the end of the road, turn right onto West Highway 71
4.6 mi · 5 min · West Highway 71
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Continue on East State Highway 71
11.5 mi · 13 min · East State Highway 71
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Take the ramp slight right toward US 281 South: Johnson City
763 ft · 21 sec
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Merge slight left onto South US Highway 281
17.5 mi · 19 min · South US Highway 281
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Take the exit straight toward Fredericksburg
582 ft · 16 sec
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Merge slight left onto East Main Street
1.6 km · 2 min · East Main Street
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Continue on West US Highway 290
27.2 mi · 31 min · West US Highway 290
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Continue on East Main Street
3.5 mi · 7 min · East Main Street
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Continue on West US Highway 290
39 mi · 43 min · West US Highway 290
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Take the exit straight toward I 10 West: Fort Stockton
2748 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
457.8 mi · 7 hr 16 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 Briarcliff 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
Merge slight left
458 mi · 07h 16m
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Iraan.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Briarcliff and El Paso. Straight-line distance: 508.07 mi (817.66 km).
#1 Briarcliff
Village in Texas, USA
| Population | 1,887 |
| Coordinates | 30.4074200, -98.0444600 |
| Altitude | 230 |
| 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: 910 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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