How far is Cedar Hill, TX from El Paso, TX?

The driving distance from Cedar Hill, TX to El Paso, TX is about 638.8 miles (1028.1 km), with a travel time of about 09h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 560.2 miles (901.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 18h 09m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

Reverse, save, or send this route

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
638.86 mi
09h 04m
Flight
560.14 mi
901.46 km direct

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

Learn Distance

Choose another destination from Cedar Hill.

Flight Distance

Direct air line
560.14 mi
Kilometers
901.46 km
Flight Time
01h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
638.86 mi
Kilometers
1028.15 km
Drive Time
09h 04m

Gas Cost Calculator

Leave and Arrive Planner

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

Drive time stays fixed at 09h 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in El Paso
Thu, Apr 23, 3:01 AM MDT
Return by in Cedar Hill
Thu, Apr 23, 1:06 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cedar Hill
2026-04-22T18:57
Arrive El Paso
Thu, Apr 23, 4:01 AM CDT
Route Timing
09h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
2:05 PM to 3:35 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
5:50 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Cedar Hill
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
Stanton
TX

City in Texas

From Cedar Hill
315.7 mi
04h 32m
To El Paso
323.2 mi
04h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Wednesday

Slight 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 Cedar Hill and El Paso.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Cedar Hill and El Paso.

  1. 1

    Start on Cedar Street

    52 m · 10 sec · Cedar Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    129 m · 14 sec · South Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on North Main Street

    1010 ft · 28 sec · North Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Straus Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Straus Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto West FM 1382

    4.9 mi · 7 min · West FM 1382

  6. 6

    Continue on South Belt Line Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · South Belt Line Road

  7. 7

    Turn left onto East Interstate 20

    2494 ft · 47 sec · East Interstate 20

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 20 West

    1205 ft · 29 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

    24.1 mi · 26 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 Cedar Hill 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
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
2.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
624 mi · 98%
West FM 1382
4.94 mi · 1%
Straus Road
0.96 mi
South Belt Line Road
0.72 mi
East Interstate 20
0.47 mi
East Missouri Avenue
0.34 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
09h 04m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
18h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+78.6 mi
560.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Stanton
04h 32m from Cedar Hill
Leave By
5:50 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Cedar Hill 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 Cedar Hill to El Paso?

The road trip is about 638.8 miles (1028.1 km) and usually takes 09h 04m 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?

Stanton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 315.7 miles from Cedar Hill and 323.2 miles from El Paso.

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

The direct path is about 560.2 miles (901.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 78.6 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 $85.18 one way or $170.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 200.3 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Cedar Hill 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 Showers And Thunderstorms around Cedar Hill and Sunny near El Paso.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cedar Hill and El Paso. Straight-line distance: 560.14 mi (901.46 km).

Cedar Hill

#1 Cedar Hill

A city in Dallas County, Texas.

Population47,820
Coordinates32.5884700, -96.9561200
Altitude253
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: Cedar Street (-96.956126, 32.58868)
End: North Mesa Street (-106.487016, 31.758664)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 1028 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)21h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)15h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)12h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)10h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)09h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)07h 58m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
22.54 gal
85.34 L · about $85.18
Round trip
$170.36
45.08 gal · 170.68 L
Estimated CO2
200.3 kg one way
Round trip: 400.6 kg / 883 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $85.18 $170.36
Mid-grade $4.25 $95.84 $191.68
Premium $4.59 $103.48 $206.96
Diesel $3.99 $90.00 $180.00

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 22, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Cedar Hill, TX and El Paso, TX. The current time in Cedar Hill is 18:57:00, although it is 17:57:00 in El Paso.

Distance to Other Cities

Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.

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