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

The driving distance from Burkburnett, TX to El Paso, TX is about 615.1 miles (989.9 km), with a travel time of about 08h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 486.5 miles (783 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 17h 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
615.12 mi
08h 49m
Flight
486.55 mi
783.02 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
486.55 mi
Kilometers
783.02 km
Flight Time
00h 58m

Driving Distance

Road route
615.12 mi
Kilometers
989.94 km
Drive Time
08h 49m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 08h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in El Paso
Tue, Jun 2, 7:04 PM MDT
Return by in Burkburnett
Wed, Jun 3, 4:53 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Burkburnett
2026-06-02T11:15
Arrive El Paso
Tue, Jun 2, 8:04 PM CDT
Route Timing
08h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
1:49 PM to 3:19 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
6:22 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Burkburnett
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
Midland
TX

The 21st most populous city in Texas.

From Burkburnett
299.8 mi
04h 24m
To El Paso
315.3 mi
04h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
95°F
Tuesday

Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, Jun 2 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
3 to 15 mph ESE
Destination
96°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Jun 2 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
9 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East 3rd Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · East 3rd Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto FM 369 South

    15.7 mi · 21 min · FM 369 South

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Kell West Boulevard

    622 ft · 11 sec · Kell West Boulevard

  4. 4

    Take the ramp straight toward US 82 West, US 277 South

    1022 ft · 25 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Kell Freeway

    1902 ft · 27 sec · Kell Freeway

  6. 6

    Continue on Seymour Highway

    34 mi · 37 min · Seymour Highway

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    85.1 mi · 1 hr 34 min

  8. 8

    Continue on West Court Plaza

    595 ft · 8 sec · West Court Plaza

  9. 9

    Turn slight right onto Commercial Avenue

    1568 ft · 22 sec · Commercial Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn right onto 17th Street

    1 km · 57 sec · 17th Street

  11. 11

    Continue on US Highway 180 West

    27.6 mi · 35 min · US Highway 180 West

  12. 12

    Continue on East South 1st Street

    2324 ft · 55 sec · East South 1st Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto South Concho Street

    1670 ft · 36 sec · South Concho Street

  14. 14

    Continue on State Highway 70 South

    16.8 mi · 18 min · State Highway 70 South

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Bluebonnet Drive

    1.2 mi · 1 min · Bluebonnet Drive

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East Broadway Street

    1135 ft · 19 sec · East Broadway Street

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on I 20 West: Midland

    531 ft · 13 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on I 20 West: Midland

    115.6 mi · 1 hr 57 min

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    132.2 mi · 2 hr 8 min

  20. 20

    Merge slight left

    166.7 mi · 2 hr 43 min

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward Missouri Avenue, Downtown

    851 ft · 21 sec

  22. 22

    Turn straight onto East Missouri Avenue

    1799 ft · 49 sec · East Missouri Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn left onto North Mesa Street

    1398 ft · 27 sec · North Mesa Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Mesa Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Burkburnett 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
24 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
3.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 20 West
415 mi · 67%
Seymour Highway
119 mi · 19%
US Highway 180 West
27.6 mi · 4%
State Highway 70 South
16.8 mi · 3%
FM 369 South
15.7 mi · 3%
East 3rd Street
1.45 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

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 49m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
17h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+128.6 mi
486.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Midland
04h 24m from Burkburnett
Leave By
6:22 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Burkburnett 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 Burkburnett to El Paso?

The road trip is about 615.1 miles (989.9 km) and usually takes 08h 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?

Midland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 299.8 miles from Burkburnett and 315.3 miles from El Paso.

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

The direct path is about 486.5 miles (783 km), while the road route adds roughly 128.6 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 $82.04 one way or $164.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 192.9 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Burkburnett and El Paso, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Burkburnett and Sunny near El Paso.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Burkburnett and El Paso. Straight-line distance: 486.55 mi (783.02 km).

Burkburnett

#1 Burkburnett

City in Wichita County, Texas, United States

Population11,405
Coordinates34.0978700, -98.5706100
Altitude323
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: East 3rd Street (-98.570641, 34.097931)
End: North Mesa Street (-106.487016, 31.758664)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 990 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)20h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)15h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)12h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)10h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)08h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)07h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
21.71 gal
82.17 L · about $82.04
Round trip
$164.08
43.42 gal · 164.34 L
Estimated CO2
192.9 kg one way
Round trip: 385.9 kg / 851 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $82.04 $164.08
Mid-grade $4.25 $92.31 $184.62
Premium $4.59 $99.67 $199.34
Diesel $3.99 $86.69 $173.38

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 · Jun 02, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Burkburnett, TX and El Paso, TX. The current time in Burkburnett is 11:15:24, although it is 10:15:24 in El Paso.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.