How far is El Paso, TX from Ames, TX?
The driving distance from El Paso, TX to Ames, TX is about 592.4 miles (953.3 km), with a travel time of about 10h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 512.3 miles (824.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 20h 35m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 10h 17m.
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
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 Ames.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between El Paso and Ames.
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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
137.4 mi · 2 hr 13 min
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Take the exit slight right toward TX 158, FM 715: Garden City, San Angelo
1187 ft · 29 sec
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Turn straight onto East Interstate 20
1.5 km · 2 min · East Interstate 20
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Turn right onto Garden City Highway
1.2 mi · 2 min · Garden City Highway
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Continue on East State Highway 158
61.4 mi · 1 hr 10 min · East State Highway 158
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Merge slight left onto US Highway 87 North
2.6 mi · 3 min · US Highway 87 North
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Continue on 4th Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · 4th Street
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Turn left onto Robert Lee Highway
34.6 mi · 36 min · Robert Lee Highway
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Continue on Highland Park Road
11.8 mi · 13 min · Highland Park Road
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Turn right onto South State Street
1818 ft · 44 sec · South State Street
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Turn slight left
23.7 mi · 25 min
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Hutchings Avenue
1.4 km · 2 min · Hutchings Avenue
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Take the exit straight toward US 67 North
37 mi · 39 min
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Merge slight left onto Wallis Avenue
21.9 mi · 25 min · Wallis Avenue
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Continue on Early Boulevard
1.7 mi · 2 min · Early Boulevard
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Turn right onto Garmon Drive
1.3 mi · 1 min · Garmon Drive
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Continue on US Highway 84 East
79.2 mi · 1 hr 26 min · US Highway 84 East
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Turn left onto North Lutterloh Avenue
1.5 mi · 3 min · North Lutterloh Avenue
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Continue on State School Road
2.1 mi · 4 min · State School Road
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Turn left
1245 ft · 46 sec
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Continue straight
855 ft · 31 sec
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Turn straight onto 36th Division Memorial Highway
3.4 mi · 3 min · 36th Division Memorial Highway
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 36th Division Memorial Highway
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between El Paso and Ames.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 10 East
Merge slight left
167 mi · 02h 43m
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 Ames.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from El Paso to Ames?
The road trip is about 592.4 miles (953.3 km) and usually takes 10h 17m 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 295.8 miles from El Paso and 296.5 miles from Ames.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 512.3 miles (824.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 80.1 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 $78.98 one way or $157.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 185.7 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 Ames, 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 Ames.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between El Paso and Ames. Straight-line distance: 512.33 mi (824.51 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 Ames
City in Liberty County, Texas, United States
| Population | 1,275 |
| Coordinates | 31.5209900, -97.7794700 |
| Altitude | 281 |
| Country | United States |
End: Ames (-97.77947, 31.52099)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 953 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 19h 44m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 14h 48m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 11h 50m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 09h 52m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 08h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 07h 23m |
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 | $78.98 | $157.96 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $88.87 | $177.73 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $95.95 | $191.90 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $83.45 | $166.91 |
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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