How far is Cross Roads, TX from El Paso, TX?

The driving distance from Cross Roads, TX to El Paso, TX is about 786.7 miles (1266 km), with a travel time of about 12h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 677.3 miles (1090 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 24h 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
786.68 mi
12h 01m
Flight
677.32 mi
1090.04 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
677.32 mi
Kilometers
1090.04 km
Flight Time
01h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
786.68 mi
Kilometers
1266.04 km
Drive Time
12h 01m

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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 12h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in El Paso
Sat, May 30, 11:45 PM MDT
Return by in Cross Roads
Sun, May 31, 12:46 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cross Roads
2026-05-30T12:44
Arrive El Paso
Sun, May 31, 12:45 AM CDT
Route Timing
12h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
5:01 PM to 6:31 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
11:58 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Cross Roads
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
Loraine
TX

Town of the United States

From Cross Roads
390.6 mi
06h 00m
To El Paso
396.1 mi
06h 00m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
91°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW
Destination
90°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Cross Roads and El Paso.

  1. 1

    Start on FM 1911

    53 m · 4 sec · FM 1911

  2. 2

    Turn right onto US Highway 69 South

    9.6 mi · 11 min · US Highway 69 South

  3. 3

    Continue on South Marcus Street

    1.5 mi · 2 min · South Marcus Street

  4. 4

    Continue on US Highway 69 South

    9.3 mi · 11 min · US Highway 69 South

  5. 5

    Continue on South Dickinson Drive

    3.4 mi · 4 min · South Dickinson Drive

  6. 6

    Continue on US Highway 69 North

    9.5 mi · 11 min · US Highway 69 North

  7. 7

    Continue on South Jackson Street

    3.3 mi · 4 min · South Jackson Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Alexander Boulevard

    937 ft · 20 sec · Alexander Boulevard

  9. 9

    Continue on Frankston Highway

    3163 ft · 56 sec · Frankston Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on US Highway 175 West

    9.6 mi · 11 min · US Highway 175 West

  11. 11

    Turn slight right

    3.8 mi · 4 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto East Pine Street

    1.9 mi · 3 min · East Pine Street

  13. 13

    Continue on US Highway 175

    20.8 mi · 22 min · US Highway 175

  14. 14

    Continue on East Corsicana Street

    2.5 mi · 5 min · East Corsicana Street

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on US Highway 175 West

    58.9 mi · 1 hr 4 min · US Highway 175 West

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward I 20 West: Fort Worth

    1.3 km · 2 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Lyndon B Johnson Freeway

    21.1 mi · 23 min · Lyndon B Johnson Freeway

  18. 18

    Continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

    24.9 mi · 27 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

    4 mi · 4 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

    428.8 mi · 7 hr 9 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

  21. 21

    Merge slight left

    166.7 mi · 2 hr 43 min

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward Missouri Avenue, Downtown

    851 ft · 21 sec

  23. 23

    Turn straight onto East Missouri Avenue

    1799 ft · 49 sec · East Missouri Avenue

  24. 24

    Turn left onto North Mesa Street

    1398 ft · 27 sec · North Mesa Street

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Mesa Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Cross Roads 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
25 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
3.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
624 mi · 79%
US Highway 175 West
68.5 mi · 9%
Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
21.1 mi · 3%
US Highway 175
20.8 mi · 3%
US Highway 69 South
18.9 mi · 2%
US Highway 69 North
9.54 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

Keep slight left to continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

429 mi · 07h 09m

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
12h 01m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
24h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+109.4 mi
677.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Loraine
06h 00m from Cross Roads
Leave By
11:58 AM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Cross Roads 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 Cross Roads to El Paso?

The road trip is about 786.7 miles (1266 km) and usually takes 12h 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?

Loraine is a useful midpoint, sitting about 390.6 miles from Cross Roads and 396.1 miles from El Paso.

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

The direct path is about 677.3 miles (1090 km), while the road route adds roughly 109.4 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 $104.91 one way or $209.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 246.7 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Cross Roads 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 Sunny around Cross Roads and Sunny near El Paso.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cross Roads and El Paso. Straight-line distance: 677.32 mi (1090.04 km).

Cross Roads

#1 Cross Roads

Town of the United States

Population1,578
Coordinates31.5271200, -94.9699400
Altitude101
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: FM 1911 (-94.969955, 31.527155)
End: North Mesa Street (-106.487016, 31.758664)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 1266 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)26h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)19h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)15h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)13h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)11h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)09h 48m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
27.76 gal
105.08 L · about $104.91
Round trip
$209.81
55.52 gal · 210.16 L
Estimated CO2
246.7 kg one way
Round trip: 493.4 kg / 1088 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $104.91 $209.81
Mid-grade $4.25 $118.04 $236.07
Premium $4.59 $127.45 $254.89
Diesel $3.99 $110.85 $221.69

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 · May 30, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Cross Roads, TX and El Paso, TX. The current time in Cross Roads is 12:44:21, although it is 11:44:21 in El Paso.

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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.