How far is Chico, TX from El Paso, TX?
The driving distance from Chico, TX to El Paso, TX is about 617 miles (993 km), with a travel time of about 09h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 517 miles (832 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 18h 44m 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 09h 22m.
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
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The 21st most populous city in Texas.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Chico and El Paso.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Chico and El Paso.
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Start on West Sherman Street
1479 ft · 32 sec · West Sherman Street
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Turn right
5.5 mi · 8 min
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Turn right onto West US Highway 380
23.7 mi · 26 min · West US Highway 380
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At the end of the road, turn sharp left
4.8 mi · 6 min
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Continue straight
37.7 mi · 43 min
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Turn right onto I-20 Service Road
1500 ft · 42 sec · I-20 Service Road
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 20 West: Abilene
687 ft · 17 sec
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Merge slight left onto I-20
386.6 mi · 6 hr 24 min · I-20
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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 Chico 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
Merge slight left onto I-20
387 mi · 06h 24m
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 Cloudy leaving Chico and Mostly Sunny near El Paso.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Chico to El Paso?
The road trip is about 617 miles (993 km) and usually takes 09h 22m 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?
Midland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 313 miles from Chico and 304 miles from El Paso.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 517 miles (832 km), while the road route adds roughly 100 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 $82.27 one way or $164.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 193.5 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Chico 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 Cloudy around Chico and Mostly Sunny near El Paso.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Chico and El Paso. Straight-line distance: 516.97 mi (831.99 km).
#1 Chico
City in Wise County, Texas, United States
| Population | 1,199 |
| Coordinates | 33.2959500, -97.7989200 |
| Altitude | 282 |
| 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: 993 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 20h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 15h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 12h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 10h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 08h 48m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 07h 41m |
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 | $82.27 | $164.54 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $92.57 | $185.13 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $99.95 | $199.89 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $86.93 | $173.86 |
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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