How far is El Paso, TX from Alamo Heights, TX?

The driving distance from El Paso, TX to Alamo Heights, TX is about 552.2 miles (888.7 km), with a travel time of about 08h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 501.9 miles (807.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 17h 55m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
552.21 mi
08h 57m
Flight
501.97 mi
807.84 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
501.97 mi
Kilometers
807.84 km
Flight Time
01h 00m

Driving Distance

Road route
552.21 mi
Kilometers
888.7 km
Drive Time
08h 57m

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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 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Alamo Heights
Thu, Apr 16, 2:52 PM CDT
Return by in El Paso
Thu, Apr 16, 10:50 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave El Paso
2026-04-16T04:54
Arrive Alamo Heights
Thu, Apr 16, 1:52 PM MDT
Route Timing
08h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
3:58 PM to 5:28 PM CDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
6:04 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in El Paso
8:00 PM MDT
Overnight-style route

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

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 El Paso
275.8 mi
04h 28m
To Alamo Heights
276.4 mi
04h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
2 to 15 mph SW
Destination
89°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between El Paso and Alamo Heights.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between El Paso and Alamo Heights.

  1. 1

    Start on North Mesa Street

    1071 ft · 24 sec · North Mesa Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Franklin Avenue

    995 ft · 26 sec · East Franklin Avenue

  3. 3

    Take the ramp straight toward I 10 East

    2078 ft · 51 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    166.8 mi · 2 hr 43 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight right

    363.5 mi · 5 hr 45 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight right

    12.9 mi · 14 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 410

    1901 ft · 46 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 410 East

    1.1 km · 2 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Connally Loop

    4.3 mi · 5 min · Connally Loop

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Wetmore Road, Broadway

    976 ft · 24 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto Northeast Loop 410

    2824 ft · 56 sec · Northeast Loop 410

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Broadway

    2.2 mi · 5 min · Broadway

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Blue Bonnet Boulevard

    60 m · 9 sec · Blue Bonnet Boulevard

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Blue Bonnet Boulevard

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between El Paso and Alamo Heights.

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
14 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
2.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 10 East
544 mi · 98%
Connally Loop
4.27 mi · 1%
Broadway
2.2 mi
I 410 East
0.71 mi
Northeast Loop 410
0.54 mi
I 410
0.36 mi
Longest Stretch

I 10 East

Keep slight right

363 mi · 05h 45m

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 57m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
17h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+50.3 mi
501.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
McCamey
04h 28m from El Paso
Leave By
6:04 PM MDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving El Paso and Partly Sunny near Alamo Heights.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from El Paso to Alamo Heights?

The road trip is about 552.2 miles (888.7 km) and usually takes 08h 57m 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 275.8 miles from El Paso and 276.4 miles from Alamo Heights.

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

The direct path is about 501.9 miles (807.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 50.3 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 MDT. 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 $73.65 one way or $147.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 173.2 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between El Paso and Alamo Heights, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around El Paso and Partly Sunny near Alamo Heights.

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 El Paso and Alamo Heights. Straight-line distance: 501.97 mi (807.84 km).

El Paso

#1 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
Alamo Heights

#2 Alamo Heights

City in Bexar County, Texas, United States

Population8,668
Coordinates29.4849500, -98.4658500
Altitude244
CountryUnited States
Start: El Paso (-106.48693, 31.75872)
End: Alamo Heights (-98.46585, 29.48495)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 889 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)18h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)13h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)11h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)09h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)07h 53m
80 mph (129 km/h)06h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
19.49 gal
73.76 L · about $73.65
Round trip
$147.31
38.98 gal · 147.52 L
Estimated CO2
173.2 kg one way
Round trip: 346.4 kg / 764 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $73.65 $147.31
Mid-grade $4.25 $82.87 $165.74
Premium $4.59 $89.48 $178.96
Diesel $3.99 $77.82 $155.65

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 · Apr 16, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between El Paso, TX and Alamo Heights, TX. The current time in El Paso is 04:54:51, although it is 05:54:51 in Alamo Heights.

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.