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

The driving distance from Cooper, TX to El Paso, TX is about 744.2 miles (1197.7 km), with a travel time of about 11h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 643.1 miles (1035 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 23h 21m 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
744.2 mi
11h 40m
Flight
643.13 mi
1035.02 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
643.13 mi
Kilometers
1035.02 km
Flight Time
01h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
744.2 mi
Kilometers
1197.68 km
Drive Time
11h 40m

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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 11h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in El Paso
Thu, Apr 23, 5:06 PM MDT
Return by in Cooper
Fri, Apr 24, 5:47 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cooper
2026-04-23T06:25
Arrive El Paso
Thu, Apr 23, 6:06 PM CDT
Route Timing
11h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
4:41 PM to 6:11 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
12:38 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Cooper
8:00 PM CDT
Overnight-style route

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Sonora
TX

City in Texas

From Cooper
371 mi
05h 50m
To El Paso
373.3 mi
05h 50m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S
Destination
84°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
8 to 18 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on County Road 3060

    2380 ft · 2 min · County Road 3060

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Farm-to-Market Road 2967

    36 m · 5 sec · Farm-to-Market Road 2967

  3. 3

    Turn right onto State Highway 21

    26.6 mi · 29 min · State Highway 21

  4. 4

    Continue on East Main Street

    37.9 mi · 44 min · East Main Street

  5. 5

    Continue on San Jacinto Avenue

    1.3 mi · 2 min · San Jacinto Avenue

  6. 6

    Continue on West State Highway 21

    71.4 mi · 1 hr 20 min · West State Highway 21

  7. 7

    Turn left onto State Highway 95

    1748 ft · 30 sec · State Highway 95

  8. 8

    Turn right onto State Highway 71 East

    125 m · 10 sec · State Highway 71 East

  9. 9

    Take the ramp slight left toward TX 21 West, TX 71 West

    2021 ft · 49 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto State Highway 71 East

    2.2 mi · 3 min · State Highway 71 East

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    1.2 km · 50 sec

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    17.1 mi · 19 min

  13. 13

    Continue on Bastrop Freeway

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Bastrop Freeway

  14. 14

    Continue on East State Highway 71

    2.2 mi · 3 min · East State Highway 71

  15. 15

    Continue on East Ben White Boulevard

    7.4 mi · 8 min · East Ben White Boulevard

  16. 16

    Keep slight left

    6.1 mi · 7 min

  17. 17

    Continue on West US Highway 290 Frontage Rd

    136 m · 6 sec · West US Highway 290 Frontage Rd

  18. 18

    Continue on West US 290 Frontage Rd

    1525 ft · 24 sec · West US 290 Frontage Rd

  19. 19

    Turn straight onto West US 290 Bypass Lanes

    2551 ft · 33 sec · West US 290 Bypass Lanes

  20. 20

    Continue on West US Highway 290

    115 m · 5 sec · West US Highway 290

  21. 21

    Continue on West US Highway 290

    30.4 mi · 37 min · West US Highway 290

  22. 22

    Merge slight left onto South US Highway 281

    5.4 mi · 6 min · South US Highway 281

  23. 23

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · East Main Street

  24. 24

    Continue on West US Highway 290

    27.2 mi · 31 min · West US Highway 290

  25. 25

    Continue on East Main Street

    3.5 mi · 7 min · East Main Street

  26. 26

    Continue on West US Highway 290

    39 mi · 43 min · West US Highway 290

  27. 27

    Take the exit straight toward I 10 West: Fort Stockton

    2748 ft · 1 min

  28. 28

    Merge slight left

    457.8 mi · 7 hr 16 min

  29. 29

    Take the exit slight right toward Missouri Avenue, Downtown

    851 ft · 21 sec

  30. 30

    Turn straight onto East Missouri Avenue

    1799 ft · 49 sec · East Missouri Avenue

  31. 31

    Turn left onto North Mesa Street

    1398 ft · 27 sec · North Mesa Street

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Mesa Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Cooper 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
32 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
4.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 10 West
458 mi · 62%
West US Highway 290
96.7 mi · 13%
West State Highway 21
71.4 mi · 10%
East Main Street
42.5 mi · 6%
State Highway 21
26.6 mi · 4%
State Highway 71 East
20.1 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 10 West

Merge slight left

458 mi · 07h 16m

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
11h 40m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
23h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+101.1 mi
643.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sonora
05h 50m from Cooper
Leave By
12:38 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Cooper 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 Cooper to El Paso?

The road trip is about 744.2 miles (1197.7 km) and usually takes 11h 40m 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?

Sonora is a useful midpoint, sitting about 371 miles from Cooper and 373.3 miles from El Paso.

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

The direct path is about 643.1 miles (1035 km), while the road route adds roughly 101.1 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 $99.24 one way or $198.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 233.4 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Cooper and Mostly Sunny near El Paso.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cooper and El Paso. Straight-line distance: 643.13 mi (1035.02 km).

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#1 Cooper

City in Texas, USA

Population2,180
Coordinates31.2432400, -95.5821700
Altitude80
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: County Road 3060 (-95.580614, 31.24227)
End: North Mesa Street (-106.487016, 31.758664)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 1198 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)24h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)18h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)14h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)12h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)10h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)09h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
26.26 gal
99.41 L · about $99.24
Round trip
$198.47
52.52 gal · 198.82 L
Estimated CO2
233.4 kg one way
Round trip: 466.7 kg / 1029 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $99.24 $198.47
Mid-grade $4.25 $111.66 $223.32
Premium $4.59 $120.56 $241.12
Diesel $3.99 $104.86 $209.71

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 Cooper, TX and El Paso, TX. The current time in Cooper is 06:25:34, although it is 05:25:34 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.