How far is Denton, TX from El Paso, TX?
The driving distance from Denton, TX to El Paso, TX is about 639 miles (1028.4 km), with a travel time of about 09h 10m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 554.1 miles (891.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 18h 20m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 09h 10m.
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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Denton and El Paso.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Denton and El Paso.
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Start on West Hickory Street
116 m · 20 sec · West Hickory Street
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Turn right onto South Austin Street
62 m · 11 sec · South Austin Street
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Turn right onto East Walnut Street
567 ft · 30 sec · East Walnut Street
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Turn left onto South Elm Street
2745 ft · 59 sec · South Elm Street
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Continue on Fort Worth Drive
962 ft · 25 sec · Fort Worth Drive
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Turn left onto Fort Worth Drive
2946 ft · 1 min · Fort Worth Drive
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Turn right onto North Interstate 35E
1306 ft · 26 sec · North Interstate 35E
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Take the ramp straight toward I 35E North
146 m · 12 sec
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Merge slight left
1 mi · 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 35W South: Fort Worth
1.2 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
16.6 mi · 18 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 35W TEXpress
10.2 mi · 10 min · I 35W TEXpress
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Take the exit slight right toward I 820 Express Toll East, I 820 West
1017 ft · 12 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 820 West
2644 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Northeast Loop
1017 ft · 13 sec · Northeast Loop
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Continue on Jim Wright Freeway
12.8 mi · 15 min · Jim Wright Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 30 West: Weatherford
1799 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto West Freeway
6 mi · 6 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 Denton 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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Denton 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 Denton to El Paso?
The road trip is about 639 miles (1028.4 km) and usually takes 09h 10m 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 319.1 miles from Denton and 319.9 miles from El Paso.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 554.1 miles (891.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 84.9 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 $85.22 one way or $170.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 200.4 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Denton 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 Cloudy around Denton and Sunny near El Paso.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Denton and El Paso. Straight-line distance: 554.16 mi (891.83 km).
#1 Denton
The seventh most populous city in Texas.
| Population | 147,515 |
| Coordinates | 33.2148400, -97.1330700 |
| Altitude | 201 |
| 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: 1028 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 21h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 15h 58m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 12h 46m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 10h 39m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 09h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 07h 58m |
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 | $85.22 | $170.43 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $95.88 | $191.77 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $103.53 | $207.05 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $90.04 | $180.08 |
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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