How far is Crystal City, TX from El Paso, TX?

The driving distance from Crystal City, TX to El Paso, TX is about 545.4 miles (877.8 km), with a travel time of about 08h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 450.9 miles (725.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 16h 34m 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
545.43 mi
08h 17m
Flight
450.84 mi
725.56 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
450.84 mi
Kilometers
725.56 km
Flight Time
00h 54m

Driving Distance

Road route
545.43 mi
Kilometers
877.78 km
Drive Time
08h 17m

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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 08h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in El Paso
Sun, May 31, 2:46 PM MDT
Return by in Crystal City
Mon, Jun 1, 12:03 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Crystal City
2026-05-31T07:29
Arrive El Paso
Sun, May 31, 3:46 PM CDT
Route Timing
08h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
1:17 PM to 2:47 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
7:26 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Crystal City
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
McCamey
TX

City in Upton County, Texas, United States

From Crystal City
272.3 mi
04h 08m
To El Paso
273.2 mi
04h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
94°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph ESE
Destination
95°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
3 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Crystal City and El Paso.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    13 m · 4 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Lake Street

    2479 ft · 55 sec · East Lake Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North 7th Avenue

    1.4 mi · 2 min · North 7th Avenue

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto North US Highway 83

    35.3 mi · 40 min · North US Highway 83

  5. 5

    Continue on Crystal City Highway

    1.2 mi · 1 min · Crystal City Highway

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn left onto South Getty Street

    1.9 mi · 2 min · South Getty Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Milam Street

    1 km · 49 sec · Milam Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto East Antonio Street

    36.6 mi · 41 min · East Antonio Street

  9. 9

    Continue on South Nueces Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · South Nueces Street

  10. 10

    Continue on North State Highway 55

    3.6 mi · 5 min · North State Highway 55

  11. 11

    Continue on South Texas Highway 55

    25.4 mi · 29 min · South Texas Highway 55

  12. 12

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    2588 ft · 34 sec · East Main Street

  13. 13

    Continue on North Texas Highway 55

    32.7 mi · 37 min · North Texas Highway 55

  14. 14

    Keep slight right

    713 ft · 9 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    21.6 mi · 25 min

  16. 16

    Turn left onto South Crockett Avenue

    1.4 mi · 3 min · South Crockett Avenue

  17. 17

    Continue on North Crockett Avenue

    812 ft · 22 sec · North Crockett Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn left onto North Service Road

    89 m · 6 sec · North Service Road

  19. 19

    Take the ramp left toward I 10 West: Fort Stockton

    851 ft · 21 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left

    379.9 mi · 6 hr 3 min

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward Missouri Avenue, Downtown

    851 ft · 21 sec

  22. 22

    Turn straight onto East Missouri Avenue

    1799 ft · 49 sec · East Missouri Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn left onto North Mesa Street

    1398 ft · 27 sec · North Mesa Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Mesa Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Crystal City 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
24 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
4.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 10 West
380 mi · 70%
North Texas Highway 55
54.4 mi · 10%
East Antonio Street
36.6 mi · 7%
North US Highway 83
35.3 mi · 6%
South Texas Highway 55
25.4 mi · 5%
North State Highway 55
3.61 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 10 West

Merge slight left

380 mi · 06h 03m

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
08h 17m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
16h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+94.5 mi
450.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
McCamey
04h 08m from Crystal City
Leave By
7:26 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Crystal City 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 Crystal City to El Paso?

The road trip is about 545.4 miles (877.8 km) and usually takes 08h 17m 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?

McCamey is a useful midpoint, sitting about 272.3 miles from Crystal City and 273.2 miles from El Paso.

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

The direct path is about 450.9 miles (725.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 94.5 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 $72.75 one way or $145.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 171.1 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Crystal City 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 Crystal City and Sunny near El Paso.

Stop Ideas Near McCamey

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around McCamey, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to McCamey.

RAIL

Sanderson

112 mi away
201 West Downey Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Crystal City and El Paso. Straight-line distance: 450.84 mi (725.56 km).

Crystal City

#1 Crystal City

City in Texas, United States

Population7,158
Coordinates28.6774800, -99.8281100
Altitude170
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 Lake Street (-99.828153, 28.677591)
End: North Mesa Street (-106.487016, 31.758664)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 878 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)18h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)13h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)10h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)09h 05m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)07h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)06h 48m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
19.25 gal
72.86 L · about $72.75
Round trip
$145.49
38.5 gal · 145.72 L
Estimated CO2
171.1 kg one way
Round trip: 342.1 kg / 754 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $72.75 $145.49
Mid-grade $4.25 $81.85 $163.70
Premium $4.59 $88.38 $176.75
Diesel $3.99 $76.87 $153.73

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 31, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Crystal City, TX and El Paso, TX. The current time in Crystal City is 07:29:02, although it is 06:29:02 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.