How far is Cactus, TX from El Paso, TX?
The driving distance from Cactus, TX to El Paso, TX is about 451.3 miles (726.3 km), with a travel time of about 07h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 392.5 miles (631.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 15h 17m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 38m.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cactus and El Paso.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cactus and El Paso.
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Start on Rector Avenue
95 m · 11 sec · Rector Avenue
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Turn right onto Center Drive
1243 ft · 41 sec · Center Drive
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At the end of the road, turn left
1.7 mi · 2 min
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Turn right onto Lollis Drive
37 m · 9 sec · Lollis Drive
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Turn left onto Birch Avenue
1132 ft · 34 sec · Birch Avenue
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Turn right onto FM 281
20.6 mi · 22 min · FM 281
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Continue straight
7.2 mi · 7 min
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Turn right
2.3 mi · 4 min
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Turn left onto East 7th Street
3.7 mi · 5 min · East 7th Street
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Continue straight
90.4 mi · 1 hr 38 min
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Take the exit right
2418 ft · 59 sec
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Merge slight left
58.2 mi · 58 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Santa Rosa
1315 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Santa Rosa
98 m · 8 sec
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Turn straight onto Historic Route 66
1.3 mi · 3 min · Historic Route 66
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Turn left onto US Highway 54
37.8 mi · 56 min · US Highway 54
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Continue on 8th Street
3.9 mi · 4 min · 8th Street
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Turn left
78.1 mi · 1 hr 52 min
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Continue on Central Avenue
43.8 mi · 52 min · Central Avenue
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Take the ramp straight toward Saint Francis Drive
9.8 mi · 13 min · Saint Francis Drive
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Take the exit slight right
4.9 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right
1673 ft · 1 min
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Turn left onto US Highway 54 South
34.8 mi · 38 min · US Highway 54 South
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Continue on Main Street
1.3 km · 2 min · Main Street
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Continue on US Highway 54
28.9 mi · 30 min · US Highway 54
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Continue on Gateway South Boulevard
7.6 mi · 9 min · Gateway South Boulevard
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Keep slight left
11.6 mi · 15 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 62: Paisano Drive
1072 ft · 31 sec
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Turn right onto East Paisano Drive
2.6 mi · 4 min · East Paisano Drive
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Turn right onto South Mesa Street
1159 ft · 24 sec · South 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 Cactus and El Paso.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
East 7th Street
Continue straight
90.4 mi · 01h 38m
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 Rain Showers then Partly Sunny leaving Cactus 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 Cactus to El Paso?
The road trip is about 451.3 miles (726.3 km) and usually takes 07h 38m 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?
Farwell is a useful midpoint, sitting about 226.1 miles from Cactus and 225.2 miles from El Paso.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 392.5 miles (631.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 58.8 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 $61.12 one way or $122.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 141.5 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Cactus 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 Rain Showers then Partly Sunny around Cactus and Sunny near El Paso.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cactus and El Paso. Straight-line distance: 392.5 mi (631.66 km).
#1 Cactus
Situated in Moore County on the high plains of the Texas Panhandle, this community rests at an elevation of 3,619 feet along U.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 36.0522600, -102.0024000 |
| Altitude | 1103 |
| 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: 726 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 15h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 11h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 09h 01m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 07h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 06h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 05h 37m |
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 | $3.84 | $61.12 | $122.23 |
| Mid-grade | $4.35 | $69.20 | $138.41 |
| Premium | $4.72 | $75.19 | $150.38 |
| Diesel | $5.78 | $91.95 | $183.91 |
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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