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

The driving distance from Clarendon, TX to El Paso, TX is about 470.1 miles (756.5 km), with a travel time of about 07h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 390.6 miles (628.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 15h 32m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
470.04 mi
07h 46m
Flight
390.62 mi
628.64 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
390.62 mi
Kilometers
628.64 km
Flight Time
00h 47m

Driving Distance

Road route
470.04 mi
Kilometers
756.45 km
Drive Time
07h 46m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in El Paso
Thu, Apr 23, 3:07 AM MDT
Return by in Clarendon
Thu, Apr 23, 11:53 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Clarendon
2026-04-22T20:20
Arrive El Paso
Thu, Apr 23, 4:07 AM CDT
Route Timing
07h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:46 PM to 2:16 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
8:28 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Clarendon
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
Farwell
TX

City in Texas, USA

From Clarendon
236.9 mi
03h 53m
To El Paso
233.1 mi
03h 53m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
91°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 25 mph S
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 Clarendon and El Paso.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Kearney Street

    24 m · 9 sec · South Kearney Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West 2nd Street

    1.1 km · 48 sec · West 2nd Street

  3. 3

    Continue on US Highway 287

    28.4 mi · 29 min · US Highway 287

  4. 4

    Continue on East 1st Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · East 1st Street

  5. 5

    Continue on US Highway 287

    19.6 mi · 20 min · US Highway 287

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on I 40 West, US 287 North

    7.9 mi · 10 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 27 South, US 87, US 60, US 287 North: Canyon, Lubbock, Dumas, Pampa, Downtown

    143 m · 9 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 27 South, US 87 South, US 60 West: Canyon, Lubbock

    2952 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Canyon Expressway

    13.2 mi · 15 min · Canyon Expressway

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on Canyon Expressway

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Canyon Expressway

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on US 60 West: Hereford

    51.7 mi · 55 min

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    26.7 mi · 30 min

  13. 13

    Continue on Wheeler Avenue

    4.8 mi · 6 min · Wheeler Avenue

  14. 14

    Continue on Mabry Drive

    3.7 mi · 4 min · Mabry Drive

  15. 15

    Continue on East 1st Street

    1196 ft · 18 sec · East 1st Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto South Prince Street

    17.4 mi · 22 min · South Prince Street

  17. 17

    Continue on North Chicago Avenue

    1782 ft · 51 sec · North Chicago Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn right onto East 1st Street

    1.1 mi · 3 min · East 1st Street

  19. 19

    Continue on West 2nd Street

    1.6 km · 1 min · West 2nd Street

  20. 20

    Continue straight

    91.4 mi · 1 hr 46 min

  21. 21

    Turn right onto West 2nd Street

    99.6 mi · 2 hr 6 min · West 2nd Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto North Bookout Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · North Bookout Road

  23. 23

    Turn left

    8.7 mi · 11 min

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right

    4.9 mi · 7 min

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right

    1673 ft · 1 min

  26. 26

    Turn left onto US Highway 54 South

    34.8 mi · 38 min · US Highway 54 South

  27. 27

    Continue on Main Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · Main Street

  28. 28

    Continue on US Highway 54

    28.9 mi · 30 min · US Highway 54

  29. 29

    Continue on Gateway South Boulevard

    7.6 mi · 9 min · Gateway South Boulevard

  30. 30

    Keep slight left

    11.6 mi · 15 min

  31. 31

    Take the exit slight right toward US 62: Paisano Drive

    1072 ft · 31 sec

  32. 32

    Turn right onto East Paisano Drive

    2.6 mi · 4 min · East Paisano Drive

  33. 33

    Turn right onto South Mesa Street

    1159 ft · 22 sec · South Mesa Street

  34. 34

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Mesa Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Clarendon 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
34 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West 2nd Street
193 mi · 41%
US 60 West
78.4 mi · 17%
US Highway 287
48.1 mi · 10%
US Highway 54 South
34.8 mi · 7%
US Highway 54
28.9 mi · 6%
Gateway South Boulevard
19.3 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

West 2nd Street

Turn right onto West 2nd Street

99.6 mi · 02h 06m

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
07h 46m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
15h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+79.5 mi
390.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Farwell
03h 53m from Clarendon
Leave By
8:28 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Clarendon 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 Clarendon to El Paso?

The road trip is about 470.1 miles (756.5 km) and usually takes 07h 46m 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?

Farwell is a useful midpoint, sitting about 236.9 miles from Clarendon and 233.1 miles from El Paso.

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

The direct path is about 390.6 miles (628.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 79.5 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 $62.69 one way or $125.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 147.4 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Clarendon and El Paso. Straight-line distance: 390.62 mi (628.64 km).

Clarendon

#1 Clarendon

City in Arkansas, USA

Population1,788
Coordinates34.9378300, -100.8882000
Altitude833
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: South Kearney Street (-100.88833, 34.937887)
End: North Mesa Street (-106.487016, 31.758664)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 756 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)15h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)11h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)09h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)07h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)06h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)05h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
16.59 gal
62.79 L · about $62.69
Round trip
$125.39
33.18 gal · 125.58 L
Estimated CO2
147.4 kg one way
Round trip: 294.9 kg / 650 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $62.69 $125.39
Mid-grade $4.25 $70.54 $141.08
Premium $4.59 $76.16 $152.33
Diesel $3.99 $66.24 $132.49

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 Clarendon, TX and El Paso, TX. The current time in Clarendon is 20:20:41, although it is 19:20:41 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.