How far is El Paso, TX from Alvord, TX?
The driving distance from El Paso, TX to Alvord, TX is about 622.9 miles (1002.5 km), with a travel time of about 10h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 523.6 miles (842.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 21h 20m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 10h 40m.
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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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between El Paso and Alvord.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between El Paso and Alvord.
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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
404.8 mi · 6 hr 42 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Ric Williamson Memorial Highway, Old Brock Road
1151 ft · 28 sec
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Turn straight onto West Interstate 20
763 ft · 23 sec · West Interstate 20
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Turn left onto Southwest Ric Williamson Memorial Highway
2.4 mi · 3 min · Southwest Ric Williamson Memorial Highway
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Continue on Northwest Ric Williamson Memorial Highway
2.4 mi · 4 min · Northwest Ric Williamson Memorial Highway
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Continue on Ric Williamson Memorial Highway
1.3 km · 1 min · Ric Williamson Memorial Highway
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Turn left onto Farm-to-Market Road 51
12.9 mi · 19 min · Farm-to-Market Road 51
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Continue on South Main Street
10.4 mi · 16 min · South Main Street
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At the end of the road, turn left
857 ft · 31 sec
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Turn straight onto East State Highway 114
1.1 mi · 2 min · East State Highway 114
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Turn slight right onto Farm-to-Market Road 51
1.1 mi · 2 min · Farm-to-Market Road 51
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Continue on South FM 51
8 mi · 12 min · South FM 51
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Turn left onto South US Highway 287
1386 ft · 30 sec · South US Highway 287
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Take the ramp straight
1028 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left onto North US Highway 287
9.1 mi · 9 min · North US Highway 287
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Take the exit slight right toward US 81 Business, US 287 Business: Alvord
1376 ft · 33 sec
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Turn straight onto Franklin Street
1 mi · 2 min · Franklin Street
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Turn right onto North Wickham Street
26 m · 2 sec · North Wickham Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Wickham Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between El Paso and Alvord.
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
405 mi · 06h 42m
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 Sunny leaving El Paso and Mostly Cloudy near Alvord.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from El Paso to Alvord?
The road trip is about 622.9 miles (1002.5 km) and usually takes 10h 40m 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 311.2 miles from El Paso and 311.7 miles from Alvord.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 523.6 miles (842.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 99.3 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 $83.06 one way or $166.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 195.3 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 Alvord, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around El Paso and Mostly Cloudy near Alvord.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between El Paso and Alvord. Straight-line distance: 523.62 mi (842.69 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 Alvord
City in Lyon County, Iowa, United States of America
| Population | 1,591 |
| Coordinates | 33.3584500, -97.6947500 |
| Altitude | 268 |
| Country | United States |
End: Alvord (-97.69475, 33.35845)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 1003 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 20h 45m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 15h 34m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 12h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 10h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 08h 53m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 07h 46m |
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 | $83.06 | $166.12 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $93.46 | $186.92 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $100.91 | $201.82 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $87.77 | $175.53 |
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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