How far is Columbus, TX from El Paso, TX?
The driving distance from Columbus, TX to El Paso, TX is about 672.4 miles (1082.2 km), with a travel time of about 10h 01m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 607.3 miles (977.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 20h 02m 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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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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Drive time stays fixed at 10h 01m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Columbus and El Paso.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Columbus and El Paso.
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Start on Walnut Street
80 m · 15 sec · Walnut Street
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Turn left onto Milam Street
1.3 km · 2 min · Milam Street
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Turn slight right onto Shult Drive
24 m · 11 sec · Shult Drive
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Turn left onto State Highway 71 South
716 ft · 21 sec · State Highway 71 South
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Turn right onto I-10 Service Road
136 m · 9 sec · I-10 Service Road
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Take the ramp straight
1330 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left
92.8 mi · 1 hr 33 min
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Continue straight
9.4 mi · 9 min
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Keep slight left
1.9 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward TX 1518: Schertz
599 ft · 15 sec
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Turn straight onto Interstate 10 East
629 ft · 21 sec · Interstate 10 East
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Turn right onto Farm-to-Market Road 1518
5.4 mi · 10 min · Farm-to-Market Road 1518
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Gordon A Blake Highway
2 mi · 3 min · Gordon A Blake Highway
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Turn left
1087 ft · 22 sec
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Take the ramp slight right toward Loop 1604 North
81 m · 7 sec
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Merge slight left onto Anderson Loop
20.4 mi · 22 min · Anderson Loop
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Take the exit slight right toward Frontage Road
841 ft · 21 sec
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Turn straight onto North Loop 1604 West
1183 ft · 26 sec · North Loop 1604 West
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Turn right onto Interstate 10 West
1450 ft · 25 sec · Interstate 10 West
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 10 West, US 87 North
811 ft · 20 sec
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Merge slight left
1.1 mi · 1 min
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Keep slight right
535.3 mi · 8 hr 34 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 Columbus 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 10 West
Keep slight right
535 mi · 08h 34m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Columbus 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 Columbus to El Paso?
The road trip is about 672.4 miles (1082.2 km) and usually takes 10h 01m 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?
Ozona is a useful midpoint, sitting about 335.5 miles from Columbus and 336.9 miles from El Paso.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 607.3 miles (977.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 65.1 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 $89.68 one way or $179.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 210.9 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Columbus and El Paso, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Columbus and Mostly Sunny near El Paso.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Columbus and El Paso. Straight-line distance: 607.29 mi (977.34 km).
#1 Columbus
City in Colorado County, Texas, United States
| Population | 3,699 |
| Coordinates | 29.7066200, -96.5396900 |
| Altitude | 62 |
| 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: 1082 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 22h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 16h 48m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 13h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 11h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 09h 36m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 08h 23m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.78 | $89.68 | $179.35 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $100.90 | $201.80 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $108.94 | $217.89 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $94.75 | $189.51 |
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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