How far is Center, TX from El Paso, TX?
The driving distance from Center, TX to El Paso, TX is about 688.5 miles (1108.1 km), with a travel time of about 10h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 592 miles (952.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 20h 35m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 10h 17m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Howard County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Center and El Paso.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Center and El Paso.
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Start on Lcr 800
118 m · 19 sec · Lcr 800
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Turn left onto East Yeagua Street
7.3 mi · 11 min · East Yeagua Street
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Continue on State Highway 164
16.4 mi · 24 min · State Highway 164
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Continue on East Texas Avenue
8.7 mi · 13 min · East Texas Avenue
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Merge slight left onto East State Highway 6
6.5 mi · 7 min · East State Highway 6
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Take the exit slight right
1450 ft · 35 sec
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Turn left onto East Loop 340
8.4 mi · 11 min · East Loop 340
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Take the exit slight right
638 ft · 16 sec
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Turn straight onto West Loop 340
734 ft · 16 sec · West Loop 340
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Keep slight left to continue on West Loop 340
1 km · 1 min · West Loop 340
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Turn left onto West Waco Drive
65 m · 4 sec · West Waco Drive
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Continue on Woodway Drive
1109 ft · 26 sec · Woodway Drive
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Take the ramp slight left toward US 84
956 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left onto George W Bush Parkway
6.6 mi · 8 min · George W Bush Parkway
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Continue on West US Highway 84
5.2 mi · 6 min · West US Highway 84
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Continue on East McGregor Drive
2.8 mi · 4 min · East McGregor Drive
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Continue on West US Highway 84
98.3 mi · 1 hr 49 min · West US Highway 84
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Continue on Garmon Drive
1.2 mi · 2 min · Garmon Drive
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Turn left onto Early Boulevard
1.7 mi · 2 min · Early Boulevard
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Continue on East Commerce Street
22 mi · 25 min · East Commerce Street
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Keep slight left to continue on US 67
22 mi · 24 min · US 67
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Continue on 2nd Street
1.1 mi · 1 min · 2nd Street
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Continue on US 67
14.3 mi · 15 min · US 67
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Continue on Hutchings Avenue
2289 ft · 1 min · Hutchings Avenue
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Turn right onto North Broadway Street
24 mi · 26 min · North Broadway Street
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Turn left onto West Main Street
11.8 mi · 13 min · West Main Street
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Continue on Commerce Street
34.6 mi · 36 min · Commerce Street
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Take the ramp slight right
110 m · 10 sec
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Merge slight left onto 4th Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · 4th Street
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Turn straight onto US Highway 87 North
2.6 mi · 3 min · US Highway 87 North
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Take the exit slight left toward SH 158 West: Midland
62.7 mi · 1 hr 12 min
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Turn left onto East Interstate 20
1400 ft · 30 sec · East Interstate 20
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 20 West: Odessa
997 ft · 24 sec
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Merge slight left
5.9 mi · 6 min
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Continue straight
132.2 mi · 2 hr 8 min
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Merge slight left
166.7 mi · 2 hr 43 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Missouri Avenue, Downtown
851 ft · 21 sec
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Turn straight onto East Missouri Avenue
1799 ft · 49 sec · East Missouri Avenue
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Turn left onto North Mesa Street
1398 ft · 27 sec · North 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 Center and El Paso.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 20 West
Merge slight left
167 mi · 02h 43m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Center 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 Center to El Paso?
The road trip is about 688.5 miles (1108.1 km) and usually takes 10h 17m 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?
Forsan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 333.4 miles from Center and 355.1 miles from El Paso.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 592 miles (952.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 96.5 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 $91.83 one way or $183.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 216 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Center and El Paso, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Center and Sunny near El Paso.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Center and El Paso. Straight-line distance: 591.97 mi (952.68 km).
#1 Center
City in Shelby County, Texas, United States
| Population | 5,043 |
| Coordinates | 31.5107300, -96.4247000 |
| Altitude | 131 |
| 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: 1108 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 22h 56m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 17h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 13h 46m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 11h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 09h 50m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 08h 35m |
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 | $91.83 | $183.66 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $103.32 | $206.65 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $111.56 | $223.12 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $97.03 | $194.06 |
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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