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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
625.09 mi
10h 27m
Flight
544.66 mi
876.54 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
544.66 mi
Kilometers
876.54 km
Flight Time
01h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
625.09 mi
Kilometers
1005.99 km
Drive Time
10h 27m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 10h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Alvarado
Thu, Apr 23, 1:05 AM CDT
Return by in El Paso
Thu, Apr 23, 10:32 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave El Paso
2026-04-22T13:37
Arrive Alvarado
Thu, Apr 23, 12:05 AM MDT
Route Timing
10h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
5:27 PM to 6:57 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
3:06 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
Midland
TX

The 21st most populous city in Texas.

From El Paso
312.2 mi
05h 13m
To Alvarado
312.9 mi
05h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
7 to 18 mph WSW
Destination
77°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSE

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.

  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 left

    421.1 mi · 7 hr

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

    15.7 mi · 17 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 35W: Denton, Waco

    2173 ft · 53 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 35W South: Waco

    2891 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto South Freeway

    18 mi · 20 min · South Freeway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 67: Dallas, Cleburne

    1077 ft · 26 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto South Interstate 35W

    807 ft · 24 sec · South Interstate 35W

  12. 12

    Turn left onto West US Highway 67

    1635 ft · 33 sec · West US Highway 67

  13. 13

    Turn right onto North Parkway Drive

    1.1 km · 1 min · North Parkway Drive

  14. 14

    Turn left onto West College Street

    1742 ft · 37 sec · West College Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto South Spears Street

    74 m · 16 sec · South Spears Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto East Weaver Street

    68 m · 17 sec · East Weaver Street

  17. 17

    Turn left

    40 m · 11 sec

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
2.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 10 East
588 mi · 94%
South Freeway
18 mi · 3%
Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
15.7 mi · 3%
North Parkway Drive
0.69 mi
I 35W South
0.55 mi
I 35W
0.41 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

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
10h 27m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
20h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+80.5 mi
544.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Midland
05h 13m from El Paso
Leave By
3:06 PM MDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

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).

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
Alvarado

#2 Alvarado

City in Johnson County, Texas, USA

Population4,624
Coordinates32.4065300, -97.2116800
Altitude233
CountryUnited States
Start: El Paso (-106.48693, 31.75872)
End: Alvarado (-97.21168, 32.40653)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 1006 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
22.06 gal
83.5 L · about $83.36
Round trip
$166.73
44.12 gal · 167 L
Estimated CO2
196 kg one way
Round trip: 392.1 kg / 864 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Texas · Apr 22, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between El Paso, TX and Alvarado, TX. The current time in El Paso is 13:37:39, although it is 14:37:39 in Alvarado.

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.