How far is El Paso, TX from Alvarado, TX?
The driving distance from El Paso, TX to Alvarado, TX is about 625.1 miles (1006 km), with a travel time of about 10h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 544.6 miles (876.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 20h 54m 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.
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Drive time stays fixed at 10h 27m.
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.
The 21st most populous city in Texas.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between El Paso and Alvarado.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between El Paso and Alvarado.
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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
421.1 mi · 7 hr
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Keep slight right to continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
15.7 mi · 17 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 35W: Denton, Waco
2173 ft · 53 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 35W South: Waco
2891 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto South Freeway
18 mi · 20 min · South Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 67: Dallas, Cleburne
1077 ft · 26 sec
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Turn straight onto South Interstate 35W
807 ft · 24 sec · South Interstate 35W
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Turn left onto West US Highway 67
1635 ft · 33 sec · West US Highway 67
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Turn right onto North Parkway Drive
1.1 km · 1 min · North Parkway Drive
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Turn left onto West College Street
1742 ft · 37 sec · West College Street
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Turn right onto South Spears Street
74 m · 16 sec · South Spears Street
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Turn left onto East Weaver Street
68 m · 17 sec · East Weaver Street
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Turn left
40 m · 11 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between El Paso and Alvarado.
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
421 mi · 07h 00m
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 Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Alvarado.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from El Paso to Alvarado?
The road trip is about 625.1 miles (1006 km) and usually takes 10h 27m 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?
Midland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 312.2 miles from El Paso and 312.9 miles from Alvarado.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 544.6 miles (876.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 80.5 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 $83.36 one way or $166.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 196 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 Alvarado, 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 Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Alvarado.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between El Paso and Alvarado. Straight-line distance: 544.66 mi (876.54 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 Alvarado
City in Johnson County, Texas, USA
| Population | 4,624 |
| Coordinates | 32.4065300, -97.2116800 |
| Altitude | 233 |
| Country | United States |
End: Alvarado (-97.21168, 32.40653)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 1006 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 20h 49m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 15h 37m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 12h 30m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 10h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 08h 55m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 07h 47m |
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 | $83.36 | $166.73 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $93.80 | $187.60 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $101.28 | $202.55 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $88.09 | $176.17 |
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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