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

The driving distance from Crosby, TX to El Paso, TX is about 768.5 miles (1236.8 km), with a travel time of about 11h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 689.3 miles (1109.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 23h 04m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CST.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
768.52 mi
11h 32m
Flight
689.35 mi
1109.4 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
689.35 mi
Kilometers
1109.4 km
Flight Time
01h 23m

Driving Distance

Road route
768.52 mi
Kilometers
1236.81 km
Drive Time
11h 32m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 11h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in El Paso
Mon, Nov 9, 10:15 PM MST
Return by in Crosby
Tue, Nov 10, 10:47 AM CST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Crosby
2026-11-09T11:43
Arrive El Paso
Mon, Nov 9, 11:15 PM CST
Route Timing
11h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CST
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
4:32 PM to 6:02 PM MST

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
12:56 PM CST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Crosby
8:00 PM CST
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 Crosby
382.4 mi
05h 46m
To El Paso
386.1 mi
05h 46m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Today

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Mon, Nov 9 10:00 AM CST
Wind
0 to 5 mph NE
Destination
64°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, Nov 9 6:00 AM MST
Wind
3 mph ESE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Runneburg Road

    157 m · 20 sec · Runneburg Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto 1st Street

    1353 ft · 39 sec · 1st Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto West Reidland Avenue

    721 ft · 39 sec · West Reidland Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · South Main Street

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right toward US 90 West

    1476 ft · 36 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Crosby Freeway

    9 mi · 11 min · Crosby Freeway

  7. 7

    Turn straight

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit straight toward US 90 West

    3.7 mi · 5 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto East Freeway

    6.2 mi · 8 min · East Freeway

  10. 10

    Continue on Katy Freeway

    175.2 mi · 3 hr 2 min · Katy Freeway

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    1.9 mi · 2 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward TX 1518: Schertz

    599 ft · 15 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto Interstate 10 East

    629 ft · 21 sec · Interstate 10 East

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Farm-to-Market Road 1518

    5.4 mi · 10 min · Farm-to-Market Road 1518

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Gordon A Blake Highway

    2 mi · 3 min · Gordon A Blake Highway

  16. 16

    Turn left

    1087 ft · 22 sec

  17. 17

    Take the ramp slight right toward Loop 1604 North

    81 m · 7 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Anderson Loop

    20.4 mi · 22 min · Anderson Loop

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward Frontage Road

    841 ft · 21 sec

  20. 20

    Turn straight onto North Loop 1604 West

    1183 ft · 26 sec · North Loop 1604 West

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Interstate 10 West

    1450 ft · 25 sec · Interstate 10 West

  22. 22

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 10 West, US 87 North

    811 ft · 20 sec

  23. 23

    Merge slight left

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  24. 24

    Keep slight right

    535.3 mi · 8 hr 34 min

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right toward Missouri Avenue, Downtown

    851 ft · 21 sec

  26. 26

    Turn straight onto East Missouri Avenue

    1799 ft · 49 sec · East Missouri Avenue

  27. 27

    Turn left onto North Mesa Street

    1398 ft · 27 sec · North Mesa Street

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Mesa Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Crosby 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
28 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
4 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
3.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 10 West
537 mi · 70%
Katy Freeway
177 mi · 23%
Anderson Loop
20.4 mi · 3%
Crosby Freeway
9.01 mi · 1%
East Freeway
6.19 mi · 1%
Farm-to-Market Road 1518
5.42 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 32m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
23h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+79.2 mi
689.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sonora
05h 46m from Crosby
Leave By
12:56 PM CST
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Crosby 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 Crosby to El Paso?

The road trip is about 768.5 miles (1236.8 km) and usually takes 11h 32m 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 382.4 miles from Crosby and 386.1 miles from El Paso.

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

The direct path is about 689.3 miles (1109.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 79.2 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 CST. 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 $94.62 one way or $189.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 241 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Crosby 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 Rain Showers around Crosby and Mostly Sunny near El Paso.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Crosby and El Paso. Straight-line distance: 689.35 mi (1109.4 km).

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#1 Crosby

Crosby is a place in Texas, United States.

Population0
Coordinates29.9118900, -95.0621500
Altitude14
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: Runneburg Road (-95.062147, 29.91175)
End: North Mesa Street (-106.487016, 31.758664)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 1237 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)25h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)19h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)15h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)12h 48m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)10h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)09h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
27.12 gal
102.66 L · about $94.62
Round trip
$189.24
54.24 gal · 205.32 L
Estimated CO2
241 kg one way
Round trip: 482 kg / 1063 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.49 $94.62 $189.24
Mid-grade $4.00 $108.40 $216.80
Premium $4.38 $118.65 $237.30
Diesel $5.60 $151.98 $303.96

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 · Nov 09, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Crosby, TX and El Paso, TX. The current time in Crosby is 11:43:01, although it is 10:43:01 in El Paso.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.