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

The driving distance from Celina, TX to El Paso, TX is about 666.2 miles (1072.2 km), with a travel time of about 09h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 575.1 miles (925.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 19h 11m 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
666.21 mi
09h 35m
Flight
575.16 mi
925.63 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
575.16 mi
Kilometers
925.63 km
Flight Time
01h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
666.21 mi
Kilometers
1072.16 km
Drive Time
09h 35m

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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 09h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in El Paso
Thu, Apr 23, 4:07 AM MDT
Return by in Celina
Thu, Apr 23, 2:43 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Celina
2026-04-22T19:31
Arrive El Paso
Thu, Apr 23, 5:07 AM CDT
Route Timing
09h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
2:36 PM to 4:06 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
4:48 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Celina
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 Celina
332.7 mi
04h 47m
To El Paso
333.5 mi
04h 47m

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 15 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 Celina and El Paso.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Pecan Street

    55 m · 9 sec · West Pecan Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Louisiana Drive

    108 m · 11 sec · North Louisiana Drive

  3. 3

    Turn right onto West Walnut Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · West Walnut Street

  4. 4

    Continue on West FM 455

    1456 ft · 33 sec · West FM 455

  5. 5

    Turn left onto FM 428

    1.1 mi · 2 min · FM 428

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on FM 428

    1.3 km · 1 min · FM 428

  7. 7

    Turn left onto South Dallas Parkway

    5.2 mi · 8 min · South Dallas Parkway

  8. 8

    Continue on South Dallas Parkway

    2740 ft · 47 sec · South Dallas Parkway

  9. 9

    Take the ramp slight left

    2429 ft · 59 sec

  10. 10

    Continue on Dallas North Tollway

    9.3 mi · 10 min · Dallas North Tollway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward SRT: Sam Rayburn Tollway

    1918 ft · 47 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right

    1.2 km · 2 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Sam Rayburn Tollway

    8.1 mi · 9 min · Sam Rayburn Tollway

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  15. 15

    Continue on Sam Rayburn Tollway

    3.4 mi · 4 min · Sam Rayburn Tollway

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    6.9 mi · 7 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on TX 121 South: Forth Worth, Arlington, Grand Praire

    6.9 mi · 8 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight left toward TX 121 Express South Toll, TX 183 Express West Toll

    1.1 km · 42 sec

  19. 19

    Continue on SH 121/183 TEXpress

    3.4 mi · 3 min · SH 121/183 TEXpress

  20. 20

    Continue on SH 183 TEXpress

    644 ft · 7 sec · SH 183 TEXpress

  21. 21

    Continue on SH 121/183 TEXpress

    1.1 km · 43 sec · SH 121/183 TEXpress

  22. 22

    Continue on I 820 TEXpress

    6.9 mi · 7 min · I 820 TEXpress

  23. 23

    Merge slight right onto Northeast Loop

    1864 ft · 24 sec · Northeast Loop

  24. 24

    Continue on Jim Wright Freeway

    12.8 mi · 15 min · Jim Wright Freeway

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right toward I 30 West: Weatherford

    1799 ft · 1 min

  26. 26

    Merge slight left onto West Freeway

    6 mi · 6 min · West Freeway

  27. 27

    Merge slight right

    421 mi · 7 hr

  28. 28

    Merge slight left

    166.7 mi · 2 hr 43 min

  29. 29

    Take the exit slight right toward Missouri Avenue, Downtown

    851 ft · 21 sec

  30. 30

    Turn straight onto East Missouri Avenue

    1799 ft · 49 sec · East Missouri Avenue

  31. 31

    Turn left onto North Mesa Street

    1398 ft · 27 sec · North Mesa Street

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Mesa Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Celina 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
32 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
5 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
4.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Freeway
594 mi · 89%
Sam Rayburn Tollway
19.9 mi · 3%
Jim Wright Freeway
12.8 mi · 2%
Dallas North Tollway
9.27 mi · 1%
I 820 TEXpress
6.92 mi · 1%
TX 121 South
6.9 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

West Freeway

Merge slight right

421 mi · 07h 00m

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 35m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
19h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+91.1 mi
575.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Stanton
04h 47m from Celina
Leave By
4:48 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Celina 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 Celina to El Paso?

The road trip is about 666.2 miles (1072.2 km) and usually takes 09h 35m 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 332.7 miles from Celina and 333.5 miles from El Paso.

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

The direct path is about 575.1 miles (925.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 91.1 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 $88.84 one way or $177.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 208.9 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Celina and El Paso. Straight-line distance: 575.16 mi (925.63 km).

Celina

#1 Celina

City in Texas, United States of America

Population20,114
Coordinates33.3245600, -96.7844400
Altitude211
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: West Pecan Street (-96.784428, 33.32461)
End: North Mesa Street (-106.487016, 31.758664)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 1072 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)22h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)16h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)13h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)11h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)09h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)08h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
23.51 gal
88.99 L · about $88.84
Round trip
$177.69
47.02 gal · 177.98 L
Estimated CO2
208.9 kg one way
Round trip: 417.9 kg / 921 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $88.84 $177.69
Mid-grade $4.25 $99.96 $199.93
Premium $4.59 $107.93 $215.87
Diesel $3.99 $93.88 $187.75

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 Celina, TX and El Paso, TX. The current time in Celina is 19:31:23, although it is 18:31:23 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.