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

The driving distance from Coleman, TX to El Paso, TX is about 493.4 miles (794.1 km), with a travel time of about 07h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 414.6 miles (667.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 42m 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
493.46 mi
07h 21m
Flight
414.59 mi
667.22 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
414.59 mi
Kilometers
667.22 km
Flight Time
00h 50m

Driving Distance

Road route
493.46 mi
Kilometers
794.15 km
Drive Time
07h 21m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in El Paso
Fri, May 1, 1:56 PM MDT
Return by in Coleman
Fri, May 1, 10:17 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Coleman
2026-05-01T07:35
Arrive El Paso
Fri, May 1, 2:56 PM CDT
Route Timing
07h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:21 PM to 1:51 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
9:18 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Coleman
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
Wickett
TX

Town of the United States

From Coleman
237.1 mi
03h 40m
To El Paso
256.3 mi
03h 40m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Friday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph NE
Destination
72°F
Friday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
8 to 12 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Walnut Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · West Walnut Street

  2. 2

    Continue on State Highway 153

    39.5 mi · 41 min · State Highway 153

  3. 3

    Turn left

    14.2 mi · 15 min

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  5. 5

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    11.8 mi · 13 min · West Main Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Commerce Street

    34.6 mi · 36 min · Commerce Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto 4th Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · 4th Street

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto US Highway 87 North

    2.6 mi · 3 min · US Highway 87 North

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight left toward SH 158 West: Midland

    62.7 mi · 1 hr 12 min

  10. 10

    Turn left onto East Interstate 20

    1400 ft · 30 sec · East Interstate 20

  11. 11

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 20 West: Odessa

    997 ft · 24 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    5.9 mi · 6 min

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    132.2 mi · 2 hr 8 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    166.7 mi · 2 hr 43 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward Missouri Avenue, Downtown

    851 ft · 21 sec

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto East Missouri Avenue

    1799 ft · 49 sec · East Missouri Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn left onto North Mesa Street

    1398 ft · 27 sec · North Mesa Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Mesa Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Coleman 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
18 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
3.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 20 West
305 mi · 62%
SH 158 West
62.7 mi · 13%
State Highway 153
39.5 mi · 8%
Commerce Street
34.6 mi · 7%
West Main Street
11.8 mi · 2%
US Highway 87 North
2.59 mi · 1%
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 21m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
14h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+78.8 mi
414.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wickett
03h 40m from Coleman
Leave By
9:18 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Coleman and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near El Paso.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 493.4 miles (794.1 km) and usually takes 07h 21m 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?

Wickett is a useful midpoint, sitting about 237.1 miles from Coleman and 256.3 miles from El Paso.

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

The direct path is about 414.6 miles (667.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 78.8 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 $65.79 one way or $131.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 154.7 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Coleman and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near El Paso.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Coleman and El Paso. Straight-line distance: 414.59 mi (667.22 km).

Coleman

#1 Coleman

City in Texas, USA

Population4,204
Coordinates31.8273700, -99.4264500
Altitude519
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: West Walnut Street (-99.42645, 31.82725)
End: North Mesa Street (-106.487016, 31.758664)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 794 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)16h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)12h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)09h 52m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)08h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)07h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)06h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
17.41 gal
65.91 L · about $65.79
Round trip
$131.58
34.82 gal · 131.82 L
Estimated CO2
154.7 kg one way
Round trip: 309.4 kg / 682 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $65.79 $131.58
Mid-grade $4.25 $74.03 $148.05
Premium $4.59 $79.93 $159.86
Diesel $3.99 $69.52 $139.04

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 · May 01, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Coleman, TX and El Paso, TX. The current time in Coleman is 07:35:35, although it is 06:35:35 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.