How far is Dallas, TX from El Paso, TX?
The driving distance from Dallas, TX to El Paso, TX is about 635.4 miles (1022.5 km), with a travel time of about 09h 03m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 569.7 miles (916.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 18h 06m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Drive time stays fixed at 09h 03m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Dallas and El Paso.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dallas and El Paso.
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Start on North Lamar Street
601 ft · 21 sec · North Lamar Street
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Turn right onto Ross Avenue
1028 ft · 23 sec · Ross Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North Houston Street
603 ft · 26 sec · North Houston Street
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Turn slight right onto Elm Street
709 ft · 14 sec · Elm Street
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Take the ramp straight toward I 30, I 35E
100 m · 8 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 30 West, I 35E South
835 ft · 20 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 30 West
1.2 km · 1 min
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Merge slight right onto Tom Landry Freeway
29.9 mi · 35 min · Tom Landry Freeway
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Continue on West Freeway
15.5 mi · 18 min · West Freeway
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Merge slight right
421 mi · 7 hr
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Merge slight left
166.7 mi · 2 hr 43 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Missouri Avenue, Downtown
851 ft · 21 sec
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Turn straight onto East Missouri Avenue
1799 ft · 49 sec · East Missouri Avenue
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Turn left onto North Mesa Street
1398 ft · 27 sec · North Mesa Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Mesa Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Dallas and El Paso.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
West Freeway
Merge slight right
421 mi · 07h 00m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Dallas 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 Dallas to El Paso?
The road trip is about 635.4 miles (1022.5 km) and usually takes 09h 03m 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?
Stanton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 317.3 miles from Dallas and 318.1 miles from El Paso.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 569.7 miles (916.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 65.7 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 $84.73 one way or $169.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 199.2 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Dallas 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 around Dallas and Sunny near El Paso.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Dallas and El Paso. Straight-line distance: 569.73 mi (916.89 km).
#1 Dallas
The ninth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area.
| Population | 1,343,266 |
| Coordinates | 32.7830600, -96.8066700 |
| Altitude | 128 |
| Country | United States |
#2 El Paso
The twenty-third most populous city in the United States and the center of the El Paso metropolitan area.
| Population | 681,534 |
| Coordinates | 31.7587200, -106.4869300 |
| Altitude | 1133 |
| Country | United States |
End: North Mesa Street (-106.487016, 31.758664)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 1023 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 21h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 15h 53m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 12h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 10h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 09h 04m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 07h 55m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.78 | $84.73 | $169.45 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $95.33 | $190.66 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $102.93 | $205.86 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $89.52 | $179.05 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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