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

The driving distance from Cameron, TX to El Paso, TX is about 648.3 miles (1043.3 km), with a travel time of about 09h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 564.7 miles (908.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 19h 46m 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
648.29 mi
09h 53m
Flight
564.7 mi
908.8 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
564.7 mi
Kilometers
908.8 km
Flight Time
01h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
648.29 mi
Kilometers
1043.32 km
Drive Time
09h 53m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 09h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in El Paso
Thu, Apr 23, 5:00 AM MDT
Return by in Cameron
Thu, Apr 23, 3:53 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cameron
2026-04-22T20:06
Arrive El Paso
Thu, Apr 23, 6:00 AM CDT
Route Timing
09h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
2:53 PM to 4:23 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
4:14 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Cameron
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
Iraan
TX

City in Pecos County, Texas, United States

From Cameron
318.5 mi
04h 56m
To El Paso
329.8 mi
04h 56m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE
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 Cameron and El Paso.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East 4th Street

    24.1 mi · 32 min · East 4th Street

  2. 2

    Take the exit slight right toward FM 436: Little River-Academy

    1873 ft · 32 sec

  3. 3

    Continue on Highway 190 Access Road

    1.4 km · 1 min · Highway 190 Access Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Taylor Valley Road

    7.4 mi · 10 min · Taylor Valley Road

  5. 5

    Continue on East 6th Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min · East 6th Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn left onto North I-35 Frontage Road

    1404 ft · 28 sec · North I-35 Frontage Road

  7. 7

    Take the ramp straight toward I 35 South, US 190 West

    1212 ft · 30 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail

    1.2 km · 53 sec · Purple Heart Trail

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on Central Texas Expressway

    13.1 mi · 14 min · Central Texas Expressway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward FM 3470: Rosewood Drive, Stan Schlueter Loop

    1346 ft · 33 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto West Central Texas Expressway

    2.4 mi · 2 min · West Central Texas Expressway

  12. 12

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 14 West, US 190 West

    1419 ft · 35 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Central Texas Expressway

    8.8 mi · 10 min · Central Texas Expressway

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on US 190 West: Lampasas

    12.8 mi · 14 min

  15. 15

    Turn right onto FM 1715

    6.4 mi · 8 min · FM 1715

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East FM 580

    2.6 mi · 3 min · East FM 580

  17. 17

    Continue on East Avenue J

    1.1 mi · 2 min · East Avenue J

  18. 18

    At the end of the road, turn right onto North Key Avenue

    1899 ft · 32 sec · North Key Avenue

  19. 19

    Continue on North US Highway 281

    965 ft · 15 sec · North US Highway 281

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on North US Highway 183

    15.1 mi · 16 min · North US Highway 183

  21. 21

    Turn left onto US Highway 190 West

    61 mi · 1 hr 9 min · US Highway 190 West

  22. 22

    Continue on Boy Street

    635 ft · 13 sec · Boy Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Bridge Street

    1.2 km · 57 sec · Bridge Street

  24. 24

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street

    39 m · 2 sec · Main Street

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Blackburn Street

    109 m · 10 sec · Blackburn Street

  26. 26

    Turn right onto East Commerce Street

    84 m · 11 sec · East Commerce Street

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Bridge Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Bridge Street

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Menard Highway

    1.4 km · 1 min · Menard Highway

  29. 29

    Continue on United States Highway 190

    18.7 mi · 28 min · United States Highway 190

  30. 30

    Continue on East US Highway 190

    11.2 mi · 11 min · East US Highway 190

  31. 31

    At the end of the road, turn left

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  32. 32

    Turn right onto West US Highway 190

    16.4 mi · 17 min · West US Highway 190

  33. 33

    Turn left onto Ranch Road 864

    42 mi · 46 min · Ranch Road 864

  34. 34

    Take the ramp right toward I 10 West: El Paso

    1396 ft · 34 sec

  35. 35

    Merge slight left

    384.5 mi · 6 hr 8 min

  36. 36

    Take the exit slight right toward Missouri Avenue, Downtown

    851 ft · 21 sec

  37. 37

    Turn straight onto East Missouri Avenue

    1799 ft · 49 sec · East Missouri Avenue

  38. 38

    Turn left onto North Mesa Street

    1398 ft · 27 sec · North Mesa Street

  39. 39

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Mesa Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Cameron 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
39 steps
18 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 10 West
385 mi · 59%
US Highway 190 West
61 mi · 9%
Ranch Road 864
42 mi · 6%
East 4th Street
24.1 mi · 4%
Central Texas Expressway
21.8 mi · 3%
United States Highway 190
18.7 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 10 West

Merge slight left

385 mi · 06h 08m

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
09h 53m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
19h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+83.6 mi
564.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Iraan
04h 56m from Cameron
Leave By
4:14 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Cameron 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 Cameron to El Paso?

The road trip is about 648.3 miles (1043.3 km) and usually takes 09h 53m 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?

Iraan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 318.5 miles from Cameron and 329.8 miles from El Paso.

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

The direct path is about 564.7 miles (908.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 83.6 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 $86.46 one way or $172.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 203.3 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

Stop Ideas Near Iraan

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Iraan, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Iraan.

RAIL

Sanderson

99 mi away
201 West Downey Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cameron and El Paso. Straight-line distance: 564.7 mi (908.8 km).

Cameron

#1 Cameron

City in Milam County, Texas, United States

Population5,410
Coordinates30.8532500, -96.9769300
Altitude122
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: US 77 (-96.976948, 30.853202)
End: North Mesa Street (-106.487016, 31.758664)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 1043 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)21h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)16h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)12h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)10h 48m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)09h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)08h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
22.88 gal
86.6 L · about $86.46
Round trip
$172.93
45.76 gal · 173.2 L
Estimated CO2
203.3 kg one way
Round trip: 406.7 kg / 897 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $86.46 $172.93
Mid-grade $4.25 $97.29 $194.57
Premium $4.59 $105.04 $210.08
Diesel $3.99 $91.36 $182.72

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 Cameron, TX and El Paso, TX. The current time in Cameron is 20:06:56, although it is 19:06:56 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.