How far is El Paso, TX from Alice, TX?

The driving distance from El Paso, TX to Alice, TX is about 677 miles (1089.5 km), with a travel time of about 11h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 575.5 miles (926.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 22h 22m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
676.96 mi
11h 11m
Flight
575.53 mi
926.22 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
575.53 mi
Kilometers
926.22 km
Flight Time
01h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
676.96 mi
Kilometers
1089.46 km
Drive Time
11h 11m

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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 11h 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Alice
Mon, Apr 13, 12:30 AM CDT
Return by in El Paso
Mon, Apr 13, 10:41 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave El Paso
2026-04-12T12:19
Arrive Alice
Sun, Apr 12, 11:30 PM MDT
Route Timing
11h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
6:11 PM to 7:41 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
1:38 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
Ozona
TX

Census designated place

From El Paso
338.4 mi
05h 35m
To Alice
338.6 mi
05h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 12:00 AM MDT
Wind
6 to 15 mph WSW
Destination
83°F
Sunday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 17 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between El Paso and Alice.

  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

    17.4 mi · 20 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on McDermott Freeway

    1.7 mi · 2 min · McDermott Freeway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Santa Rosa Street, Downtown

    2505 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto North Pecos-La Trinidad

    804 ft · 16 sec · North Pecos-La Trinidad

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on North Pecos-La Trinidad

    2963 ft · 1 min · North Pecos-La Trinidad

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Dolorosa Street

    2725 ft · 1 min · Dolorosa Street

  12. 12

    Continue on West Market Street

    1893 ft · 42 sec · West Market Street

  13. 13

    Continue on East Market Street

    2143 ft · 41 sec · East Market Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Tower of the Americas Way

    957 ft · 21 sec · Tower of the Americas Way

  15. 15

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 37 South, US 281 South

    1374 ft · 34 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto William J Bordelon Freeway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · William J Bordelon Freeway

  17. 17

    Continue on Lucian Adams Freeway

    66.8 mi · 1 hr 8 min · Lucian Adams Freeway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward US 281 South

    15.2 mi · 19 min

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on South Nueces Street

    36.1 mi · 37 min · South Nueces Street

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right

    1654 ft · 45 sec

  21. 21

    Continue straight

    3.1 mi · 5 min

  22. 22

    Turn left onto West 3rd Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · West 3rd Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto North Cameron Street

    109 m · 15 sec · North Cameron Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto East 2nd Street

    29 m · 4 sec · East 2nd Street

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East 2nd Street

Car Route Details

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

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
25 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
3.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 10 East
548 mi · 81%
Lucian Adams Freeway
66.8 mi · 10%
South Nueces Street
39.6 mi · 6%
US 281 South
15.2 mi · 2%
McDermott Freeway
1.65 mi
William J Bordelon Freeway
1.42 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
11h 11m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
22h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+101.5 mi
575.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ozona
05h 35m from El Paso
Leave By
1:38 PM MDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving El Paso and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Alice.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from El Paso to Alice?

The road trip is about 677 miles (1089.5 km) and usually takes 11h 11m 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?

Ozona is a useful midpoint, sitting about 338.4 miles from El Paso and 338.6 miles from Alice.

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

The direct path is about 575.5 miles (926.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 101.5 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 $90.28 one way or $180.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 212.3 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 Alice, 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 Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Alice.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between El Paso and Alice. Straight-line distance: 575.53 mi (926.22 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
Alice

#2 Alice

City in Texas

Population18,591
Coordinates27.7522500, -98.0697200
Altitude61
CountryUnited States
Start: El Paso (-106.48693, 31.75872)
End: Alice (-98.06972, 27.75225)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 1089 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)22h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)16h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)13h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)11h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)09h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)08h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
23.89 gal
90.43 L · about $90.28
Round trip
$180.56
47.78 gal · 180.86 L
Estimated CO2
212.3 kg one way
Round trip: 424.6 kg / 936 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $90.28 $180.56
Mid-grade $4.25 $101.58 $203.16
Premium $4.59 $109.68 $219.36
Diesel $3.99 $95.39 $190.79

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 12, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between El Paso, TX and Alice, TX. The current time in El Paso is 12:19:15, although it is 13:19:15 in Alice.

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.