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

The driving distance from Canton, TX to El Paso, TX is about 694.9 miles (1118.4 km), with a travel time of about 10h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 623.6 miles (1003.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 20h 48m 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
694.95 mi
10h 24m
Flight
623.59 mi
1003.57 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
623.59 mi
Kilometers
1003.57 km
Flight Time
01h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
694.95 mi
Kilometers
1118.42 km
Drive Time
10h 24m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 10h 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in El Paso
Thu, Apr 23, 5:12 AM MDT
Return by in Canton
Thu, Apr 23, 4:36 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Canton
2026-04-22T19:48
Arrive El Paso
Thu, Apr 23, 6:12 AM CDT
Route Timing
10h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
3:24 PM to 4:54 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
3:12 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Canton
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
Big Spring
TX

City in Texas, United States

From Canton
347.5 mi
05h 12m
To El Paso
347.5 mi
05h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Wednesday

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 Canton and El Paso.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Dallas Street

    1 km · 1 min · East Dallas Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto First Monday Lane

    1.3 mi · 2 min · First Monday Lane

  3. 3

    Continue on Farm to Market 859

    2690 ft · 60 sec · Farm to Market 859

  4. 4

    Turn left onto I-20 Frontage Road

    731 ft · 20 sec · I-20 Frontage Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight left

    150 m · 12 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    26.7 mi · 27 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 20 West: Fort Worth

    19.3 mi · 21 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight right onto Lyndon B Johnson Freeway

    22 mi · 24 min · Lyndon B Johnson Freeway

  9. 9

    Continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

    24.9 mi · 27 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

    4 mi · 4 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

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

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    166.7 mi · 2 hr 43 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward Missouri Avenue, Downtown

    851 ft · 21 sec

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto East Missouri Avenue

    1799 ft · 49 sec · East Missouri Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn left onto North Mesa Street

    1398 ft · 27 sec · North Mesa Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Mesa Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Canton 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
16 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
2.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
624 mi · 90%
I-20 Frontage Road
26.9 mi · 4%
Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
22 mi · 3%
I 20 West
19.3 mi · 3%
First Monday Lane
1.31 mi
East Dallas Street
0.62 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
10h 24m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
20h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+71.3 mi
623.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Big Spring
05h 12m from Canton
Leave By
3:12 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Canton 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 Canton to El Paso?

The road trip is about 694.9 miles (1118.4 km) and usually takes 10h 24m 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?

Big Spring is a useful midpoint, sitting about 347.5 miles from Canton and 347.5 miles from El Paso.

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

The direct path is about 623.6 miles (1003.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 71.3 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 $92.66 one way or $185.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 217.9 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Canton and El Paso. Straight-line distance: 623.59 mi (1003.57 km).

Canton

#1 Canton

City in Van Zandt County, Texas, United States

Population3,941
Coordinates32.5565200, -95.8633000
Altitude154
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 Dallas Street (-95.863295, 32.556546)
End: North Mesa Street (-106.487016, 31.758664)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 1118 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)23h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)17h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)13h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)11h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)09h 55m
80 mph (129 km/h)08h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
24.52 gal
92.83 L · about $92.66
Round trip
$185.32
49.04 gal · 185.66 L
Estimated CO2
217.9 kg one way
Round trip: 435.8 kg / 961 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $92.66 $185.32
Mid-grade $4.25 $104.26 $208.52
Premium $4.59 $112.57 $225.14
Diesel $3.99 $97.91 $195.82

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 Canton, TX and El Paso, TX. The current time in Canton is 19:48:09, although it is 18:48:09 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.