How far is Buchanan Dam, TX from El Paso, TX?
The driving distance from Buchanan Dam, TX to El Paso, TX is about 530.2 miles (853.3 km), with a travel time of about 07h 57m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 480.9 miles (773.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 15h 54m 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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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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City in Upton County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Buchanan Dam and El Paso.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Buchanan Dam and El Paso.
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Start on Island Lodges Drive
43 m · 9 sec · Island Lodges Drive
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Turn right
51.8 mi · 1 hr 1 min
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Turn left onto US Highway 377
4.2 mi · 6 min · US Highway 377
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Continue on US Highway 377
9.7 mi · 14 min · US Highway 377
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Continue on US Highway 377
1.5 mi · 2 min · US Highway 377
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Continue on United States Highway 377
6.7 mi · 10 min · United States Highway 377
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Continue on North US Highway 377
18.4 mi · 26 min · North US Highway 377
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At the end of the road, turn left
1.4 km · 1 min
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Turn right onto Interstate 10 West
114 m · 8 sec · Interstate 10 West
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Take the ramp left toward I 10 West: Fort Stockton
1324 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight right
436 mi · 6 hr 56 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 Buchanan Dam 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 right
436 mi · 06h 56m
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.
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Buchanan Dam 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 Buchanan Dam to El Paso?
The road trip is about 530.2 miles (853.3 km) and usually takes 07h 57m 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?
McCamey is a useful midpoint, sitting about 264.8 miles from Buchanan Dam and 265.4 miles from El Paso.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 480.9 miles (773.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 49.3 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 $70.71 one way or $141.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 166.3 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Buchanan Dam and El Paso, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Buchanan Dam and Sunny near El Paso.
Stop Ideas Near McCamey
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Buchanan Dam and El Paso. Straight-line distance: 480.91 mi (773.95 km).
#1 Buchanan Dam
Place in Texas
| Population | 1,519 |
| Coordinates | 30.7399000, -98.4311400 |
| Altitude | 318 |
| 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: 853 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 17h 40m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 13h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 10h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 08h 50m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 07h 34m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 06h 36m |
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 | $70.71 | $141.41 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $79.55 | $159.11 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $85.90 | $171.80 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $74.71 | $149.42 |
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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