How far is El Paso, TX from Alpine, TX?
The driving distance from El Paso, TX to Alpine, TX is about 220.4 miles (354.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 51m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 193.2 miles (310.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 43m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 51m.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between El Paso and Alpine.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between El Paso and Alpine.
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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
119.7 mi · 1 hr 59 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 90, SH 54
1019 ft · 22 sec
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Turn straight onto Southwest Frontage Road
819 ft · 25 sec · Southwest Frontage Road
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Turn right onto Van Horn Street
1902 ft · 25 sec · Van Horn Street
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Continue on US Highway 90
37.5 mi · 43 min · US Highway 90
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Continue on California Avenue
2850 ft · 37 sec · California Avenue
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Continue on US Highway 90
33.8 mi · 35 min · US Highway 90
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Continue on West San Antonio Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · West San Antonio Street
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Continue on East San Antonio Street
2142 ft · 58 sec · East San Antonio Street
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Continue on US Highway 90 East
24.9 mi · 27 min · US Highway 90 East
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Continue on West Holland Avenue
1.4 km · 1 min · West Holland Avenue
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Turn left onto North 5th Street
102 m · 13 sec · North 5th Street
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Turn left onto West Avenue E
28 m · 1 sec · West Avenue E
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Avenue E
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between El Paso and Alpine.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 10 East
Merge slight left
120 mi · 01h 59m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving El Paso and Rain Showers Likely near Alpine.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from El Paso to Alpine?
The road trip is about 220.4 miles (354.7 km) and usually takes 03h 51m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Van Horn is a useful midpoint, sitting about 110.2 miles from El Paso and 110.2 miles from Alpine.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 193.2 miles (310.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.2 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 8:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:16 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.40 one way or $58.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 69.1 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 Alpine, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around El Paso and Rain Showers Likely near Alpine.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between El Paso and Alpine. Straight-line distance: 193.15 mi (310.85 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 Alpine
City in and county seat of Brewster County, Texas, United States
| Population | 6,036 |
| Coordinates | 30.3586200, -103.6620600 |
| Altitude | 1364 |
| Country | United States |
End: Alpine (-103.66206, 30.35862)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 355 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 20m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 40m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 44m |
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 | $29.40 | $58.80 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $33.08 | $66.16 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $35.72 | $71.44 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $31.07 | $62.13 |
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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