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

The driving distance from Commerce, TX to El Paso, TX is about 701.4 miles (1128.8 km), with a travel time of about 10h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 625.2 miles (1006.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 20h 13m 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
701.42 mi
10h 06m
Flight
625.14 mi
1006.06 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
625.14 mi
Kilometers
1006.06 km
Flight Time
01h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
701.42 mi
Kilometers
1128.82 km
Drive Time
10h 06m

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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 10h 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in El Paso
Thu, Apr 23, 7:31 AM MDT
Return by in Commerce
Thu, Apr 23, 6:38 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Commerce
2026-04-22T22:24
Arrive El Paso
Thu, Apr 23, 8:31 AM CDT
Route Timing
10h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
3:07 PM to 4:37 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
3:46 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Commerce
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
Big Spring
TX

City in Texas, United States

From Commerce
350.3 mi
05h 03m
To El Paso
351.1 mi
05h 03m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSE
Destination
87°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
7 to 18 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Live Oak Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · Live Oak Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto State Highway 24

    9.8 mi · 11 min · State Highway 24

  3. 3

    Take the exit slight right toward I 30 West: Dallas

    1981 ft · 31 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    86.6 mi · 1 hr 37 min

  5. 5

    Continue on West Freeway

    15.5 mi · 18 min · West Freeway

  6. 6

    Merge slight right

    421 mi · 7 hr

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    166.7 mi · 2 hr 43 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Missouri Avenue, Downtown

    851 ft · 21 sec

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto East Missouri Avenue

    1799 ft · 49 sec · East Missouri Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn left onto North Mesa Street

    1398 ft · 27 sec · North Mesa Street

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Mesa Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Commerce 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
11 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
1.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Freeway
603 mi · 86%
I 30 West
87 mi · 12%
State Highway 24
9.82 mi · 1%
Live Oak Street
0.66 mi
East Missouri Avenue
0.34 mi
North Mesa Street
0.26 mi
Longest Stretch

West Freeway

Merge slight right

421 mi · 07h 00m

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
10h 06m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
20h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+76.2 mi
625.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Big Spring
05h 03m from Commerce
Leave By
3:46 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Commerce 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 Commerce to El Paso?

The road trip is about 701.4 miles (1128.8 km) and usually takes 10h 06m 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?

Big Spring is a useful midpoint, sitting about 350.3 miles from Commerce and 351.1 miles from El Paso.

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

The direct path is about 625.2 miles (1006.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 76.2 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 $93.53 one way or $187.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 220 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Commerce 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 Showers And Thunderstorms around Commerce and Sunny near El Paso.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Commerce and El Paso. Straight-line distance: 625.14 mi (1006.06 km).

Commerce

#1 Commerce

City in Hunt County, Texas, United States of America

Population9,700
Coordinates33.2470600, -95.8999700
Altitude169
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: Live Oak Street (-95.899967, 33.247134)
End: North Mesa Street (-106.487016, 31.758664)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 1129 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)23h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)17h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)14h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)11h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)10h 01m
80 mph (129 km/h)08h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
24.75 gal
93.69 L · about $93.53
Round trip
$187.06
49.5 gal · 187.38 L
Estimated CO2
220 kg one way
Round trip: 439.9 kg / 970 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $93.53 $187.06
Mid-grade $4.25 $105.24 $210.47
Premium $4.59 $113.63 $227.25
Diesel $3.99 $98.83 $197.65

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 23, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Commerce, TX and El Paso, TX. The current time in Commerce is 22:24:54, although it is 21:24:54 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.