How far is Childress, TX from El Paso, TX?
The driving distance from Childress, TX to El Paso, TX is about 486.2 miles (782.5 km), with a travel time of about 07h 58m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 407.6 miles (656 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 15h 56m 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 07h 58m.
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
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Childress and El Paso.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Childress and El Paso.
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Start on Avenue F Northeast
1.4 mi · 2 min · Avenue F Northeast
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Turn left onto US Highway 83 North
30.7 mi · 36 min · US Highway 83 North
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Turn right onto Easley Street
62.2 mi · 1 hr 18 min · Easley Street
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Turn left onto South Ralls Highway
21.9 mi · 29 min · South Ralls Highway
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Turn right
24.3 mi · 26 min
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Turn straight onto Parkway Drive
2.5 mi · 4 min · Parkway Drive
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Continue on Marsha Sharp Freeway
26.3 mi · 30 min · Marsha Sharp Freeway
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Continue straight
15 mi · 17 min
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Continue on Seagraves Road
40.4 mi · 46 min · Seagraves Road
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Turn right onto West Avenue A
1394 ft · 18 sec · West Avenue A
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Continue on Hobbs Highway
27.5 mi · 31 min · Hobbs Highway
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Continue on North Marland Boulevard
1.3 mi · 1 min · North Marland Boulevard
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Continue on East Marland Street
3007 ft · 45 sec · East Marland Street
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Continue on West Marland Boulevard
2.5 mi · 3 min · West Marland Boulevard
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Continue on West Carlsbad Highway
39.6 mi · 45 min · West Carlsbad Highway
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Continue on Hobbs Highway
20.4 mi · 22 min · Hobbs Highway
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Continue on East Greene Street
6.5 mi · 8 min · East Greene Street
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Turn left onto South Canal Street
2 mi · 3 min · South Canal Street
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Turn slight right onto National Parks Highway
33.5 mi · 38 min · National Parks Highway
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Continue on US Highway 62
102.3 mi · 1 hr 46 min · US Highway 62
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Continue on Montana Avenue
21.4 mi · 27 min · Montana Avenue
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Turn slight left onto East Paisano Drive
2489 ft · 40 sec · East Paisano Drive
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Turn right onto Gateway Boulevard West
50 m · 3 sec · Gateway Boulevard West
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 10 West
1049 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left
3.6 mi · 5 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 Childress and El Paso.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
US Highway 62
Continue on US Highway 62
102 mi · 01h 46m
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 Childress 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 Childress to El Paso?
The road trip is about 486.2 miles (782.5 km) and usually takes 07h 58m 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?
Denver City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 243.8 miles from Childress and 242.5 miles from El Paso.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 407.6 miles (656 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 $64.85 one way or $129.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 152.5 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Childress 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 Childress and Sunny near El Paso.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Childress and El Paso. Straight-line distance: 407.62 mi (656 km).
#1 Childress
City in Childress County, Texas, United States
| Population | 5,902 |
| Coordinates | 34.4264500, -100.2040000 |
| Altitude | 570 |
| 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: 782 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 16h 12m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 12h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 09h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 08h 06m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 06h 56m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 06h 03m |
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 | $64.85 | $129.70 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $72.96 | $145.93 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $78.78 | $157.56 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $68.52 | $137.04 |
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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