How far is Dallas, TX from San Elizario, TX?
The driving distance from Dallas, TX to San Elizario, TX is about 617.9 miles (994.4 km), with a travel time of about 10h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 559.5 miles (900.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 20h 48m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 10h 24m.
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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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Dallas and San Elizario.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dallas and San Elizario.
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Start on North Lamar Street
1233 ft · 34 sec · North Lamar Street
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Turn right onto Elm Street
1125 ft · 31 sec · Elm Street
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Continue on 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
143.4 mi · 2 hr 16 min
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Take the exit slight right toward FM 1110: Clint, San Elizario
1452 ft · 36 sec
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Continue on Gateway Boulevard West
152 m · 21 sec · Gateway Boulevard West
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Turn left onto FM 1110
1.4 km · 1 min · FM 1110
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Continue on Clint-San Elizario Road
1709 ft · 30 sec · Clint-San Elizario Road
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Turn right onto North Loop Drive
1.2 mi · 2 min · North Loop Drive
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Turn left
3.7 mi · 7 min
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Turn left onto Socorro Road
121 m · 10 sec · Socorro Road
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Turn right onto San Elizario Rd.
134 m · 19 sec · San Elizario Rd.
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · San Elizario Rd.
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Dallas and San Elizario.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Dallas and Sunny near San Elizario.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Dallas to San Elizario?
The road trip is about 617.9 miles (994.4 km) and usually takes 10h 24m 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 308.6 miles from Dallas and 309.3 miles from San Elizario.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 559.5 miles (900.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 58.4 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 $82.38 one way or $164.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 193.7 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Dallas and San Elizario, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Dallas and Sunny near San Elizario.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Dallas and San Elizario. Straight-line distance: 559.5 mi (900.43 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 San Elizario
City in El Paso County, Texas, United States
| Population | 9,062 |
| Coordinates | 31.5851100, -106.2727600 |
| Altitude | 1110 |
| Country | United States |
End: San Elizario (-106.27276, 31.58511)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 994 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 20h 35m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 15h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 12h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 10h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 08h 49m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 07h 42m |
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 | $82.38 | $164.76 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $92.69 | $185.39 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $100.08 | $200.17 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $87.05 | $174.09 |
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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