How far is Canadian, TX from El Paso, TX?
The driving distance from Canadian, TX to El Paso, TX is about 520.8 miles (838.1 km), with a travel time of about 08h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 452.7 miles (728.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 17h 14m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 08h 37m.
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
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City in Texas, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Canadian and El Paso.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Canadian and El Paso.
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Start on East Main Street
1129 ft · 39 sec · East Main Street
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Turn left onto South 2nd Street
39.3 mi · 42 min · South 2nd Street
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Continue on United States Highway 60
4.4 mi · 4 min · United States Highway 60
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Continue on East Frederick Street
2.1 mi · 2 min · East Frederick Street
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Continue on East Brown Street
1 mi · 1 min · East Brown Street
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Continue on West Wilks Street
3259 ft · 44 sec · West Wilks Street
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Continue on US Highway 60
12 mi · 12 min · US Highway 60
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Continue on East 2nd Avenue
1.2 mi · 2 min · East 2nd Avenue
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Continue on US Highway 60
28.8 mi · 29 min · US Highway 60
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Continue on East Amarillo Boulevard
6 mi · 7 min · East Amarillo Boulevard
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Turn left
59 m · 5 sec
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Take the ramp slight left
1350 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left onto North Lakeside Drive
1.8 mi · 2 min · North Lakeside Drive
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Take the exit slight right
75 m · 7 sec
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Turn slight right onto East Interstate Drive
2810 ft · 56 sec · East Interstate Drive
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Take the ramp slight left
1118 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left
4.3 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 27 South, US 87, US 60, US 287 North: Canyon, Lubbock, Dumas, Pampa, Downtown
143 m · 9 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 27 South, US 87 South, US 60 West: Canyon, Lubbock
2952 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Canyon Expressway
13.2 mi · 15 min · Canyon Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on Canyon Expressway
2.4 mi · 3 min · Canyon Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on US 60 West: Hereford
51.7 mi · 55 min
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Continue straight
26.7 mi · 30 min
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Continue on Wheeler Avenue
4.8 mi · 6 min · Wheeler Avenue
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Continue on Mabry Drive
3.7 mi · 4 min · Mabry Drive
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Continue on East 1st Street
1196 ft · 18 sec · East 1st Street
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Turn left onto South Prince Street
17.4 mi · 22 min · South Prince Street
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Continue on North Chicago Avenue
1782 ft · 51 sec · North Chicago Avenue
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Turn right onto East 1st Street
1.1 mi · 3 min · East 1st Street
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Continue on West 2nd Street
1.6 km · 1 min · West 2nd Street
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Continue straight
91.4 mi · 1 hr 46 min
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Turn right onto West 2nd Street
99.6 mi · 2 hr 6 min · West 2nd Street
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Turn left onto North Bookout Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · North Bookout Road
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Turn left
8.7 mi · 11 min
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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 · 22 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 Canadian and El Paso.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
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.
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.
Sunny leaving Canadian 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 Canadian to El Paso?
The road trip is about 520.8 miles (838.1 km) and usually takes 08h 37m 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 259.4 miles from Canadian and 261.3 miles from El Paso.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 452.7 miles (728.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 68.1 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 $69.46 one way or $138.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 163.3 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Canadian 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 around Canadian and Sunny near El Paso.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Canadian and El Paso. Straight-line distance: 452.74 mi (728.62 km).
#1 Canadian
City in Texas, United States
| Population | 2,677 |
| Coordinates | 35.9128200, -100.3820800 |
| Altitude | 739 |
| 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: 838 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 17h 21m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 13h 01m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 10h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 08h 40m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 07h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 06h 29m |
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 | $3.78 | $69.46 | $138.92 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $78.15 | $156.30 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $84.38 | $168.77 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $73.39 | $146.78 |
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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