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

The driving distance from Burleson, TX to El Paso, TX is about 614.3 miles (988.6 km), with a travel time of about 08h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 538.7 miles (867 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 17h 24m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
614.29 mi
08h 42m
Flight
538.75 mi
867.04 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
538.75 mi
Kilometers
867.04 km
Flight Time
01h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
614.29 mi
Kilometers
988.6 km
Drive Time
08h 42m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 08h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in El Paso
Thu, Apr 23, 6:14 AM MDT
Return by in Burleson
Thu, Apr 23, 3:56 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Burleson
2026-04-22T22:32
Arrive El Paso
Thu, Apr 23, 7:14 AM CDT
Route Timing
08h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
1:42 PM to 3:12 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
6:36 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Burleson
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 Burleson
306.8 mi
04h 21m
To El Paso
307.5 mi
04h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSE
Destination
87°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
7 to 18 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Ellison Street

    15 m · 2 sec · East Ellison Street

  2. 2

    Exit the roundabout onto East Ellison Street

    53 m · 13 sec · East Ellison Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto South Commerce Street

    96 m · 16 sec · South Commerce Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto West Renfro Street

    1854 ft · 47 sec · West Renfro Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto North Burleson Boulevard

    2149 ft · 45 sec · North Burleson Boulevard

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 35W North

    1041 ft · 25 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    7.5 mi · 8 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 20 West: Abilene

    1.6 km · 2 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 20 West: Abilene

    1139 ft · 28 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

    4.3 mi · 5 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

    4 mi · 4 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

    428.8 mi · 7 hr 9 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    166.7 mi · 2 hr 43 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward Missouri Avenue, Downtown

    851 ft · 21 sec

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto East Missouri Avenue

    1799 ft · 49 sec · East Missouri Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn left onto North Mesa Street

    1398 ft · 27 sec · North Mesa Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Mesa Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Burleson 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
17 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
2.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
604 mi · 98%
I 35W North
7.66 mi · 1%
I 20 West
1.2 mi
North Burleson Boulevard
0.41 mi
West Renfro Street
0.35 mi
East Missouri Avenue
0.34 mi
Longest Stretch

Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

Keep slight left to continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

429 mi · 07h 09m

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 42m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
17h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+75.6 mi
538.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Midland
04h 21m from Burleson
Leave By
6:36 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Burleson 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 Burleson to El Paso?

The road trip is about 614.3 miles (988.6 km) and usually takes 08h 42m 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 306.8 miles from Burleson and 307.5 miles from El Paso.

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

The direct path is about 538.7 miles (867 km), while the road route adds roughly 75.6 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 $81.93 one way or $163.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 192.7 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Burleson 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 around Burleson and Sunny near El Paso.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Burleson and El Paso. Straight-line distance: 538.75 mi (867.04 km).

Burleson

#1 Burleson

A city in Burleson County, Texas.

Population49,686
Coordinates32.5420800, -97.3208500
Altitude217
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 Ellison Street (-97.320853, 32.542108)
End: North Mesa Street (-106.487016, 31.758664)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 989 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)20h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)15h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)12h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)10h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)08h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)07h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
21.68 gal
82.05 L · about $81.93
Round trip
$163.86
43.36 gal · 164.1 L
Estimated CO2
192.7 kg one way
Round trip: 385.3 kg / 849 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $81.93 $163.86
Mid-grade $4.25 $92.18 $184.37
Premium $4.59 $99.53 $199.07
Diesel $3.99 $86.57 $173.14

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 · Apr 23, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Burleson, TX and El Paso, TX. The current time in Burleson is 22:32:17, although it is 21:32:17 in El Paso.

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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.