How far is El Paso, TX from Albany, TX?
The driving distance from El Paso, TX to Albany, TX is about 486.8 miles (783.5 km), with a travel time of about 08h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 425.3 miles (684.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 16h 34m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 08h 17m.
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.
Town of the United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between El Paso and Albany.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between El Paso and Albany.
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Start on North Mesa Street
1071 ft · 24 sec · North Mesa Street
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Turn right onto East Franklin Avenue
995 ft · 26 sec · East Franklin Avenue
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Take the ramp straight toward I 10 East
2078 ft · 51 sec
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Merge slight left
166.8 mi · 2 hr 43 min
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Keep slight left
286.7 mi · 4 hr 43 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SH 351: Abilene Christian University, Albany
633 ft · 16 sec
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Turn straight onto East Stamford Street
1.3 km · 1 min · East Stamford Street
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Continue on East Stamford Street
2766 ft · 57 sec · East Stamford Street
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Turn left onto Highway 351
23.6 mi · 35 min · Highway 351
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Turn straight onto West US Highway 180
7.1 mi · 11 min · West US Highway 180
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Continue straight
1991 ft · 37 sec
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Turn right onto South 2nd Street
4 m · 1 sec · South 2nd Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South 2nd Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between El Paso and Albany.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 10 East
Keep slight left
287 mi · 04h 43m
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.
Sunny leaving El Paso and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Albany.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from El Paso to Albany?
The road trip is about 486.8 miles (783.5 km) and usually takes 08h 17m 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?
Wickett is a useful midpoint, sitting about 243.2 miles from El Paso and 243.6 miles from Albany.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 425.3 miles (684.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 61.5 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 $64.92 one way or $129.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 152.7 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 Albany, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around El Paso and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Albany.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between El Paso and Albany. Straight-line distance: 425.33 mi (684.5 km).
#1 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 |
#2 Albany
City in Shackelford County, Texas, United States
| Population | 1,958 |
| Coordinates | 32.7234500, -99.2973000 |
| Altitude | 431 |
| Country | United States |
End: Albany (-99.2973, 32.72345)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 783 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 16h 13m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 12h 10m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 09h 44m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 08h 06m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 06h 57m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 06h 04m |
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 | $64.92 | $129.85 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $73.05 | $146.10 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $78.87 | $157.75 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $68.60 | $137.20 |
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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