How far is Bulverde, TX from El Paso, TX?
The driving distance from Bulverde, TX to El Paso, TX is about 542.5 miles (873 km), with a travel time of about 07h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 496.8 miles (799.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 15h 38m 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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Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
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 Bulverde and El Paso.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bulverde and El Paso.
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Start on Bulverde Road
3.6 mi · 9 min · Bulverde Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto State Highway 46 West
15.2 mi · 18 min · State Highway 46 West
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Continue on River Road
2.3 mi · 4 min · River Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto South Main Street
2.5 mi · 5 min · South Main Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 10 West, US 87 North: Comfort
1359 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left
517.8 mi · 8 hr 15 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 Bulverde 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
518 mi · 08h 15m
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 then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Bulverde 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 Bulverde to El Paso?
The road trip is about 542.5 miles (873 km) and usually takes 07h 49m 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 270.9 miles from Bulverde and 271.5 miles from El Paso.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 496.8 miles (799.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 45.7 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 $72.33 one way or $144.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 170.1 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Bulverde 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 then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Bulverde 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
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to McCamey.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bulverde and El Paso. Straight-line distance: 496.79 mi (799.51 km).
#1 Bulverde
City in Comal County, Texas, United States
| Population | 5,509 |
| Coordinates | 29.7438300, -98.4530700 |
| Altitude | 333 |
| 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: 873 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 18h 04m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 13h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 10h 50m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 09h 02m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 07h 44m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 06h 46m |
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 | $72.33 | $144.66 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $81.38 | $162.77 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $87.87 | $175.74 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $76.43 | $152.85 |
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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