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

The driving distance from Crockett, TX to El Paso, TX is about 780.5 miles (1256.1 km), with a travel time of about 11h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 650 miles (1046 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 22h 24m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
780.53 mi
11h 12m
Flight
649.98 mi
1046.04 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
649.98 mi
Kilometers
1046.04 km
Flight Time
01h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
780.53 mi
Kilometers
1256.14 km
Drive Time
11h 12m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 11h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in El Paso
Thu, Apr 23, 9:34 AM MDT
Return by in Crockett
Thu, Apr 23, 9:47 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Crockett
2026-04-22T23:22
Arrive El Paso
Thu, Apr 23, 10:34 AM CDT
Route Timing
11h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
4:12 PM to 5:42 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
1:36 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Crockett
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
Sonora
TX

City in Texas

From Crockett
375.6 mi
05h 36m
To El Paso
404.9 mi
05h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SE
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 Crockett and El Paso.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Houston Avenue

    88 m · 5 sec · East Houston Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South 4th Street

    88 m · 9 sec · South 4th Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto East Goliad Avenue

    1.6 mi · 3 min · East Goliad Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left

    145.2 mi · 2 hr 45 min

  5. 5

    Turn left onto State Highway 95

    1748 ft · 30 sec · State Highway 95

  6. 6

    Turn right onto State Highway 71 East

    125 m · 11 sec · State Highway 71 East

  7. 7

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

    2021 ft · 49 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto State Highway 71 East

    2.2 mi · 3 min · State Highway 71 East

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    1.2 km · 50 sec

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    17.1 mi · 19 min

  11. 11

    Continue on Bastrop Freeway

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Bastrop Freeway

  12. 12

    Continue on East State Highway 71

    2.2 mi · 3 min · East State Highway 71

  13. 13

    Continue on East Ben White Boulevard

    7.4 mi · 8 min · East Ben White Boulevard

  14. 14

    Keep slight left

    6.1 mi · 7 min

  15. 15

    Continue on West US Highway 290 Frontage Rd

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

  16. 16

    Continue on West US 290 Frontage Rd

    1525 ft · 24 sec · West US 290 Frontage Rd

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto West US 290 Bypass Lanes

    2551 ft · 33 sec · West US 290 Bypass Lanes

  18. 18

    Continue on West US Highway 290

    115 m · 5 sec · West US Highway 290

  19. 19

    Continue on West US Highway 290

    30.4 mi · 37 min · West US Highway 290

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto South US Highway 281

    5.4 mi · 6 min · South US Highway 281

  21. 21

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · East Main Street

  22. 22

    Continue on West US Highway 290

    27.2 mi · 31 min · West US Highway 290

  23. 23

    Continue on East Main Street

    3.5 mi · 7 min · East Main Street

  24. 24

    Continue on West US Highway 290

    39 mi · 43 min · West US Highway 290

  25. 25

    Take the exit straight toward I 10 West: Fort Stockton

    2748 ft · 1 min

  26. 26

    Merge slight left

    457.8 mi · 7 hr 16 min

  27. 27

    Take the exit slight right toward Missouri Avenue, Downtown

    851 ft · 21 sec

  28. 28

    Turn straight onto East Missouri Avenue

    1799 ft · 49 sec · East Missouri Avenue

  29. 29

    Turn left onto North Mesa Street

    1398 ft · 27 sec · North Mesa Street

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Mesa Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Crockett 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
30 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
3.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 10 West
458 mi · 59%
West US Highway 290
96.7 mi · 12%
State Highway 71 East
20.1 mi · 3%
East Ben White Boulevard
13.5 mi · 2%
South US Highway 281
5.39 mi · 1%
East Main Street
4.56 mi · 1%
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 12m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
22h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+130.5 mi
650 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sonora
05h 36m from Crockett
Leave By
1:36 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Crockett 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 Crockett to El Paso?

The road trip is about 780.5 miles (1256.1 km) and usually takes 11h 12m 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 375.6 miles from Crockett and 404.9 miles from El Paso.

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

The direct path is about 650 miles (1046 km), while the road route adds roughly 130.5 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 $104.07 one way or $208.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 244.7 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Crockett and El Paso. Straight-line distance: 649.98 mi (1046.04 km).

Crockett

#1 Crockett

City in Houston County, Texas, United States

Population6,350
Coordinates31.3182400, -95.4566100
Altitude111
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: East Houston Avenue (-95.456611, 31.318402)
End: North Mesa Street (-106.487016, 31.758664)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 1256 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)26h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)19h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)15h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)13h 00m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)11h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)09h 44m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
27.54 gal
104.26 L · about $104.07
Round trip
$208.15
55.08 gal · 208.52 L
Estimated CO2
244.7 kg one way
Round trip: 489.5 kg / 1079 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $104.07 $208.15
Mid-grade $4.25 $117.10 $234.20
Premium $4.59 $126.44 $252.87
Diesel $3.99 $109.97 $219.93

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 Crockett, TX and El Paso, TX. The current time in Crockett is 23:22:56, although it is 22:22:56 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.