How far is Brownwood, TX from El Paso, TX?
The driving distance from Brownwood, TX to El Paso, TX is about 498.9 miles (802.9 km), with a travel time of about 07h 56m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 440.4 miles (708.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 15h 53m 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 07h 56m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
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City in Texas, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Brownwood and El Paso.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brownwood and El Paso.
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Start on the route
8 m · 3 sec
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Turn right
1456 ft · 46 sec
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Turn left onto Coleman Street
1.3 km · 1 min · Coleman Street
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Continue on Bluffview Drive
1.1 km · 1 min · Bluffview Drive
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At the end of the road, turn left onto West Commerce Street
19.8 mi · 23 min · West Commerce Street
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Keep slight left to continue on US 67
22 mi · 24 min · US 67
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Continue on 2nd Street
1.1 mi · 1 min · 2nd Street
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Continue on US 67
14.8 mi · 16 min · US 67
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Turn right onto North Broadway Street
24 mi · 26 min · North Broadway Street
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Turn left onto West Main Street
11.8 mi · 13 min · West Main Street
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Continue on Commerce Street
34.6 mi · 36 min · Commerce Street
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Turn right onto 4th Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · 4th Street
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Turn straight onto US Highway 87 North
2.6 mi · 3 min · US Highway 87 North
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Take the exit slight left toward SH 158 West: Midland
62.7 mi · 1 hr 12 min
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Turn left onto East Interstate 20
1400 ft · 30 sec · East Interstate 20
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 20 West: Odessa
997 ft · 24 sec
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Merge slight left
5.9 mi · 6 min
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Continue straight
132.2 mi · 2 hr 8 min
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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 Brownwood 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 West
Merge slight left
167 mi · 02h 43m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Brownwood 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 Brownwood to El Paso?
The road trip is about 498.9 miles (802.9 km) and usually takes 07h 56m 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?
Monahans is a useful midpoint, sitting about 250.9 miles from Brownwood and 248.1 miles from El Paso.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 440.4 miles (708.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 58.5 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 $66.51 one way or $133.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 156.4 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Brownwood 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 Sunny around Brownwood and Sunny near El Paso.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Brownwood and El Paso. Straight-line distance: 440.4 mi (708.76 km).
#1 Brownwood
City in Texas, United States of America
| Population | 19,031 |
| Coordinates | 31.7093200, -98.9911600 |
| Altitude | 416 |
| 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: 803 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 16h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 12h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 09h 58m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 08h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 07h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 06h 13m |
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 | $66.51 | $133.02 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $74.84 | $149.67 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $80.80 | $161.60 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $70.28 | $140.55 |
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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