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

The driving distance from Bushland, TX to El Paso, TX is about 411.8 miles (662.8 km), with a travel time of about 06h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 348.1 miles (560.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 36m 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
411.86 mi
06h 48m
Flight
348.1 mi
560.21 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
348.1 mi
Kilometers
560.21 km
Flight Time
00h 42m

Driving Distance

Road route
411.86 mi
Kilometers
662.83 km
Drive Time
06h 48m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in El Paso
Thu, Oct 15, 7:30 PM MDT
Return by in Bushland
Fri, Oct 16, 3:18 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bushland
2026-10-15T13:42
Arrive El Paso
Thu, Oct 15, 8:30 PM CDT
Route Timing
06h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
11:48 AM to 1:18 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
10:24 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bushland
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
Plains
TX

City in Sumter County, Georgia, USA

From Bushland
205.6 mi
03h 24m
To El Paso
206.2 mi
03h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
This Afternoon

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 1:00 PM CDT
Wind
20 to 25 mph N
Destination
80°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 10:00 AM MDT
Wind
13 mph NNE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    67 m · 18 sec

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto South Ranch Road 2381

    56 m · 6 sec · South Ranch Road 2381

  3. 3

    Turn right onto West Interstate 40 Frontage Road

    1034 ft · 16 sec · West Interstate 40 Frontage Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight left

    874 ft · 21 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    6.9 mi · 7 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward FM 809: Wildorado

    1369 ft · 49 sec

  7. 7

    Continue on I 40 Service Road

    2566 ft · 54 sec · I 40 Service Road

  8. 8

    Turn left onto South Locust Road

    20.9 mi · 24 min · South Locust Road

  9. 9

    Turn right

    34 mi · 36 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    26.7 mi · 30 min

  11. 11

    Continue on Wheeler Avenue

    4.8 mi · 6 min · Wheeler Avenue

  12. 12

    Continue on Mabry Drive

    3.7 mi · 4 min · Mabry Drive

  13. 13

    Continue on East 1st Street

    1196 ft · 18 sec · East 1st Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto South Prince Street

    17.4 mi · 22 min · South Prince Street

  15. 15

    Continue on North Chicago Avenue

    1782 ft · 51 sec · North Chicago Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn right onto East 1st Street

    1.1 mi · 3 min · East 1st Street

  17. 17

    Continue on West 2nd Street

    1.6 km · 1 min · West 2nd Street

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    91.4 mi · 1 hr 46 min

  19. 19

    Turn right onto West 2nd Street

    99.6 mi · 2 hr 6 min · West 2nd Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto North Bookout Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · North Bookout Road

  21. 21

    Turn left

    8.7 mi · 11 min

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right

    4.9 mi · 7 min

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right

    1673 ft · 1 min

  24. 24

    Turn left onto US Highway 54 South

    34.8 mi · 38 min · US Highway 54 South

  25. 25

    Continue on Main Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · Main Street

  26. 26

    Continue on US Highway 54

    28.9 mi · 30 min · US Highway 54

  27. 27

    Continue on Gateway South Boulevard

    7.6 mi · 9 min · Gateway South Boulevard

  28. 28

    Keep slight left

    11.6 mi · 15 min

  29. 29

    Take the exit slight right toward US 62: Paisano Drive

    1072 ft · 31 sec

  30. 30

    Turn right onto East Paisano Drive

    2.6 mi · 4 min · East Paisano Drive

  31. 31

    Turn right onto South Mesa Street

    1159 ft · 22 sec · South Mesa Street

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Mesa Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Bushland 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
32 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
1 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West 2nd Street
192 mi · 47%
South Locust Road
47.6 mi · 12%
US Highway 54 South
34.8 mi · 8%
US Highway 54
28.9 mi · 7%
Gateway South Boulevard
19.3 mi · 5%
South Prince Street
17.4 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

West 2nd Street

Turn right onto West 2nd Street

99.6 mi · 02h 06m

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
06h 48m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
13h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+63.7 mi
348.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Plains
03h 24m from Bushland
Leave By
10:24 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Bushland 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 Bushland to El Paso?

The road trip is about 411.8 miles (662.8 km) and usually takes 06h 48m 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?

Plains is a useful midpoint, sitting about 205.6 miles from Bushland and 206.2 miles from El Paso.

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

The direct path is about 348.1 miles (560.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 63.7 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 $55.78 one way or $111.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 129.1 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Bushland and Sunny near El Paso.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bushland and El Paso. Straight-line distance: 348.1 mi (560.21 km).

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#1 Bushland

Located on the Llano Estacado in Potter County at an elevation of 3825 feet, this unincorporated community sits just west of Amarillo.

Population0
Coordinates35.1920000, -102.0646400
Altitude1166
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: (-102.06465, 35.191711)
End: North Mesa Street (-106.487016, 31.758664)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 663 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)13h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)10h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)08h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 53m
80 mph (129 km/h)05h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
14.53 gal
55.01 L · about $55.78
Round trip
$111.56
29.06 gal · 110.02 L
Estimated CO2
129.1 kg one way
Round trip: 258.3 kg / 569 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.84 $55.78 $111.56
Mid-grade $4.35 $63.16 $126.32
Premium $4.72 $68.63 $137.25
Diesel $5.78 $83.93 $167.85

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 · Oct 15, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Bushland, TX and El Paso, TX. The current time in Bushland is 13:42:46, although it is 12:42:46 in El Paso.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.