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

The driving distance from Cleburne, TX to El Paso, TX is about 613.2 miles (986.8 km), with a travel time of about 08h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 534.3 miles (859.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 17h 45m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
613.14 mi
08h 52m
Flight
534.3 mi
859.88 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
534.3 mi
Kilometers
859.88 km
Flight Time
01h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
613.14 mi
Kilometers
986.75 km
Drive Time
08h 52m

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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 08h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in El Paso
Fri, Apr 24, 5:21 AM MDT
Return by in Cleburne
Fri, Apr 24, 3:14 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cleburne
2026-04-23T21:28
Arrive El Paso
Fri, Apr 24, 6:21 AM CDT
Route Timing
08h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
1:53 PM to 3:23 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
6:14 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Cleburne
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
Midland
TX

The 21st most populous city in Texas.

From Cleburne
306.2 mi
04h 26m
To El Paso
307 mi
04h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph S
Destination
84°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
8 to 18 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Cleburne and El Paso.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Henderson Street

    15 m · 8 sec · East Henderson Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    86 m · 12 sec · North Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto East Chambers Street

    85 m · 12 sec · East Chambers Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto North Caddo Street

    650 ft · 13 sec · North Caddo Street

  5. 5

    Continue on North Caddo Street

    159 m · 9 sec · North Caddo Street

  6. 6

    Turn straight onto North Main Street

    1.6 mi · 2 min · North Main Street

  7. 7

    Turn left

    35.5 mi · 52 min

  8. 8

    Turn left onto West Interstate 20

    665 ft · 15 sec · West Interstate 20

  9. 9

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 20 West: Abilene

    944 ft · 23 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    407.9 mi · 6 hr 46 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    166.7 mi · 2 hr 43 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Missouri Avenue, Downtown

    851 ft · 21 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto East Missouri Avenue

    1799 ft · 49 sec · East Missouri Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn left onto North Mesa Street

    1398 ft · 27 sec · North Mesa Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Mesa Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Cleburne 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
15 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
2.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 20 West
575 mi · 94%
North Main Street
1.61 mi
East Missouri Avenue
0.34 mi
North Mesa Street
0.26 mi
North Caddo Street
0.22 mi
Missouri Avenue
0.16 mi
Longest Stretch

I 20 West

Merge slight left

408 mi · 06h 46m

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
08h 52m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
17h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+78.9 mi
534.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Midland
04h 26m from Cleburne
Leave By
6:14 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Cleburne 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 Cleburne to El Paso?

The road trip is about 613.2 miles (986.8 km) and usually takes 08h 52m 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 306.2 miles from Cleburne and 307 miles from El Paso.

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

The direct path is about 534.3 miles (859.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 78.9 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 $81.78 one way or $163.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 192.3 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cleburne and El Paso. Straight-line distance: 534.3 mi (859.88 km).

Cleburne

#1 Cleburne

City in Texas, USA

Population31,999
Coordinates32.3476400, -97.3866800
Altitude233
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: East Henderson Street (-97.386657, 32.34756)
End: North Mesa Street (-106.487016, 31.758664)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 987 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)20h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)15h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)12h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)10h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)08h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)07h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
21.64 gal
81.9 L · about $81.78
Round trip
$163.56
43.28 gal · 163.8 L
Estimated CO2
192.3 kg one way
Round trip: 384.6 kg / 848 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $81.78 $163.56
Mid-grade $4.25 $92.01 $184.03
Premium $4.59 $99.35 $198.70
Diesel $3.99 $86.41 $172.82

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 24, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Cleburne, TX and El Paso, TX. The current time in Cleburne is 21:28:16, although it is 20:28:16 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.