How far is Colorado City, TX from El Paso, TX?
The driving distance from Colorado City, TX to El Paso, TX is about 383.8 miles (617.6 km), with a travel time of about 05h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 332 miles (534.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 18m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 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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An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Ghost town in Reeves County, Texas
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Colorado City and El Paso.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Colorado City and El Paso.
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Start on Chestnut Street
29 m · 10 sec · Chestnut Street
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Turn left onto East 2nd Street
2911 ft · 1 min · East 2nd Street
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Continue on West Business I-20
2.1 mi · 3 min · West Business I-20
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Take the ramp straight toward I 20 West: Midland
1742 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left
213.2 mi · 3 hr 30 min
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Merge slight left
166.7 mi · 2 hr 43 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 Colorado City and El Paso.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 20 West
Merge slight left
213 mi · 03h 30m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Sunny leaving Colorado City 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 Colorado City to El Paso?
The road trip is about 383.8 miles (617.6 km) and usually takes 05h 39m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Toyah is a useful midpoint, sitting about 191.7 miles from Colorado City and 192.1 miles from El Paso.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 332 miles (534.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 51.8 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 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:42 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $51.17 one way or $102.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 120.3 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Colorado City and El Paso, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Colorado City and Sunny near El Paso.
Stop Ideas Near Toyah
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Toyah.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Colorado City and El Paso. Straight-line distance: 332 mi (534.3 km).
#1 Colorado City
City in Mitchell County, Texas
| Population | 3,857 |
| Coordinates | 32.3881700, -100.8645600 |
| Altitude | 630 |
| 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: 618 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 12h 47m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 09h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 40m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 47m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.78 | $51.17 | $102.34 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $57.57 | $115.14 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $62.16 | $124.32 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $54.07 | $108.13 |
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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