How far is El Paso, TX from Alief, TX?
The driving distance from El Paso, TX to Alief, TX is about 736.5 miles (1185.3 km), with a travel time of about 12h 08m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 661.8 miles (1065 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 24h 17m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MST.
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Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 12h 08m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between El Paso and Alief.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between El Paso and Alief.
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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 right
363.5 mi · 5 hr 45 min
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Keep slight right
5.4 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Frontage Road
3038 ft · 1 min
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Turn straight onto Interstate 10 West
2629 ft · 54 sec · Interstate 10 West
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Turn left onto North Loop 1604 West
2164 ft · 43 sec · North Loop 1604 West
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Take the ramp straight toward Loop 1604 East
554 ft · 14 sec
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Merge slight left onto Anderson Loop
25.4 mi · 29 min · Anderson Loop
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Turn left onto Interstate 10 East
1.5 km · 2 min · Interstate 10 East
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Take the ramp slight left
852 ft · 21 sec
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Merge slight left onto 90th Infantry Division Highway
14.9 mi · 15 min · 90th Infantry Division Highway
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Continue on I 10 East: Houston, Austin, Waco
139.6 mi · 2 hr 21 min
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Take the exit slight right toward TX 99 Toll North, TX 99 South: Grand Parkway
2346 ft · 45 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on TX 99 South: Grand Parkway
1.2 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto West Grand Parkway South
4.8 mi · 6 min · West Grand Parkway South
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Take the exit slight right toward FM 1093
2003 ft · 40 sec
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Continue on West Grand Parkway South Frontage Road
48 m · 10 sec · West Grand Parkway South Frontage Road
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Turn left onto Farm to Market 1093 Road
656 ft · 15 sec · Farm to Market 1093 Road
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Take the ramp slight left toward WPT Toll East
1247 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left onto Fort Bend Westpark Tollway
5.3 mi · 6 min · Fort Bend Westpark Tollway
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Continue on Westpark Tollway
4.9 mi · 6 min · Westpark Tollway
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Take the exit slight right toward Cook Road
1523 ft · 39 sec
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Continue on Cook Road
1332 ft · 37 sec · Cook Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Cook Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between El Paso and Alief.
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 right
363 mi · 05h 45m
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 El Paso and Mostly Sunny near Alief.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from El Paso to Alief?
The road trip is about 736.5 miles (1185.3 km) and usually takes 12h 08m 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?
Sonora is a useful midpoint, sitting about 367.7 miles from El Paso and 368.8 miles from Alief.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 661.8 miles (1065 km), while the road route adds roughly 74.7 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 MST. 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 $93.07 one way or $186.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 231 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 Alief, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around El Paso and Mostly Sunny near Alief.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between El Paso and Alief. Straight-line distance: 661.75 mi (1064.99 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 Alief
Alief is a place in Texas, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 29.7110600, -95.5963300 |
| Altitude | 23 |
| Country | United States |
End: Alief (-95.59633, 29.71106)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 1185 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 24h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 18h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 14h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 12h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 10h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 09h 11m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.58 | $93.07 | $186.14 |
| Mid-grade | $4.09 | $106.40 | $212.81 |
| Premium | $4.47 | $116.23 | $232.45 |
| Diesel | $5.68 | $147.68 | $295.35 |
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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