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

The driving distance from Cleveland, TX to El Paso, TX is about 510 miles (820.8 km), with a travel time of about 07h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 425.1 miles (684.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 55m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
510.01 mi
07h 27m
Flight
425.11 mi
684.15 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
425.11 mi
Kilometers
684.15 km
Flight Time
00h 51m

Driving Distance

Road route
510.01 mi
Kilometers
820.78 km
Drive Time
07h 27m

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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 07h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in El Paso
Mon, Apr 20, 7:17 AM MDT
Return by in Cleveland
Mon, Apr 20, 3:44 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cleveland
2026-04-20T00:49
Arrive El Paso
Mon, Apr 20, 8:17 AM CDT
Route Timing
07h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:28 PM to 1:58 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
9:04 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Cleveland
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
Thorntonville
TX

Town of the United States

From Cleveland
244.3 mi
03h 43m
To El Paso
265.8 mi
03h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Monday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Mon, Apr 20 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph ESE
Destination
54°F
Tonight

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Cloudy

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 7:00 PM MDT
Wind
8 to 14 mph ESE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Farm-to-Market Road 1176

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Farm-to-Market Road 1176

  2. 2

    Keep slight left to continue on Farm-to-Market Road 1176

    4.8 mi · 8 min · Farm-to-Market Road 1176

  3. 3

    Continue on Bowie Avenue

    2410 ft · 51 sec · Bowie Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto 1st Street

    1790 ft · 41 sec · 1st Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Wallis Avenue

    1.3 km · 56 sec · Wallis Avenue

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on US 67

    22 mi · 24 min · US 67

  7. 7

    Continue on 2nd Street

    1.1 mi · 1 min · 2nd Street

  8. 8

    Continue on US 67

    14.8 mi · 16 min · US 67

  9. 9

    Turn right onto North Broadway Street

    24 mi · 26 min · North Broadway Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    11.8 mi · 13 min · West Main Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Commerce Street

    34.6 mi · 36 min · Commerce Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto 4th Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · 4th Street

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto US Highway 87 North

    2.6 mi · 3 min · US Highway 87 North

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight left toward SH 158 West: Midland

    62.7 mi · 1 hr 12 min

  15. 15

    Turn left onto East Interstate 20

    1400 ft · 30 sec · East Interstate 20

  16. 16

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 20 West: Odessa

    997 ft · 24 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    5.9 mi · 6 min

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    132.2 mi · 2 hr 8 min

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    166.7 mi · 2 hr 43 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward Missouri Avenue, Downtown

    851 ft · 21 sec

  21. 21

    Turn straight onto East Missouri Avenue

    1799 ft · 49 sec · East Missouri Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn left onto North Mesa Street

    1398 ft · 27 sec · North Mesa Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Mesa Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Cleveland 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
23 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
4.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 20 West
305 mi · 60%
SH 158 West
62.7 mi · 12%
US 67
36.7 mi · 7%
Commerce Street
34.6 mi · 7%
North Broadway Street
24 mi · 5%
West Main Street
11.8 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 27m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
14h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+84.9 mi
425.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Thorntonville
03h 43m from Cleveland
Leave By
9:04 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Cleveland and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Cloudy near El Paso.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Cleveland to El Paso?

The road trip is about 510 miles (820.8 km) and usually takes 07h 27m 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?

Thorntonville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 244.3 miles from Cleveland and 265.8 miles from El Paso.

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

The direct path is about 425.1 miles (684.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 84.9 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 $68.02 one way or $136.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 160 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Cleveland and El Paso, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Cleveland and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Cloudy near El Paso.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cleveland and El Paso. Straight-line distance: 425.11 mi (684.15 km).

Cleveland

#1 Cleveland

City in Liberty County, Texas

Population8,458
Coordinates31.6766700, -99.2533300
Altitude-
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: Farm-to-Market Road 1176 (-99.253836, 31.676642)
End: North Mesa Street (-106.487016, 31.758664)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 821 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)16h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)12h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)10h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)08h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)07h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)06h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
18 gal
68.12 L · about $68.02
Round trip
$136.04
36 gal · 136.24 L
Estimated CO2
160 kg one way
Round trip: 319.9 kg / 705 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $68.02 $136.04
Mid-grade $4.25 $76.54 $153.07
Premium $4.59 $82.64 $165.28
Diesel $3.99 $71.87 $143.75

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 20, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Cleveland, TX and El Paso, TX. The current time in Cleveland is 00:49:38, although it is 23:49:38 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.