How far is De Leon, TX from El Paso, TX?
The driving distance from De Leon, TX to El Paso, TX is about 537.1 miles (864.3 km), with a travel time of about 08h 01m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 466.8 miles (751.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 16h 03m 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 08h 01m.
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
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between De Leon and El Paso.
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Start on East Almante Street
46 m · 9 sec · East Almante Street
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Turn right onto North Texas Street
2334 ft · 45 sec · North Texas Street
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Turn left onto West Navarro Avenue
24.1 mi · 36 min · West Navarro Avenue
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Continue on State Highway 6
4.3 mi · 7 min · State Highway 6
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Turn left onto Interstate 20
675 ft · 19 sec · Interstate 20
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 20 West: Abilene
1746 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left
340.2 mi · 5 hr 37 min
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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 De Leon and El Paso.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 20 West
Merge slight left
340 mi · 05h 37m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving De Leon 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 De Leon to El Paso?
The road trip is about 537.1 miles (864.3 km) and usually takes 08h 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?
West Odessa is a useful midpoint, sitting about 268.2 miles from De Leon and 268.9 miles from El Paso.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 466.8 miles (751.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 70.3 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 $71.61 one way or $143.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 168.4 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between De Leon and El Paso, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around De Leon and Sunny near El Paso.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between De Leon and El Paso. Straight-line distance: 466.75 mi (751.16 km).
#1 De Leon
City in Comanche County, Texas, United States
| Population | 2,196 |
| Coordinates | 32.1109700, -98.5358800 |
| Altitude | 390 |
| 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: 864 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 17h 53m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 13h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 10h 44m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 08h 57m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 07h 40m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 06h 41m |
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 | $71.61 | $143.22 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $80.58 | $161.15 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $87.00 | $174.00 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $75.67 | $151.33 |
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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