How far is El Paso, TX from Anna, TX?

The driving distance from El Paso, TX to Anna, TX is about 674.1 miles (1084.8 km), with a travel time of about 11h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 588.9 miles (947.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 22h 47m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
674.05 mi
11h 23m
Flight
588.87 mi
947.7 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
588.87 mi
Kilometers
947.7 km
Flight Time
01h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
674.05 mi
Kilometers
1084.78 km
Drive Time
11h 23m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 11h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Anna
Mon, Apr 13, 12:42 AM CDT
Return by in El Paso
Mon, Apr 13, 11:06 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave El Paso
2026-04-12T12:19
Arrive Anna
Sun, Apr 12, 11:42 PM MDT
Route Timing
11h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
6:24 PM to 7:54 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
1:12 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
Big Spring
TX

City in Texas, United States

From El Paso
336.7 mi
05h 41m
To Anna
337.3 mi
05h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 12:00 AM MDT
Wind
6 to 15 mph WSW
Destination
78°F
Sunday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between El Paso and Anna.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between El Paso and Anna.

  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 left to continue on West Freeway

    5.6 mi · 6 min · West Freeway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 820 North

    1.4 km · 2 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Jim Wright Freeway

    12.6 mi · 14 min · Jim Wright Freeway

  9. 9

    Continue on Northeast Loop

    1398 ft · 18 sec · Northeast Loop

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 820 TEXpress

    6.9 mi · 7 min · I 820 TEXpress

  11. 11

    Continue on SH 121/183 TEXpress

    4.4 mi · 4 min · SH 121/183 TEXpress

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward TX 121 North: DFW Airport North Entry

    8.9 mi · 10 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on TX 121 North, I 635 East

    5.5 mi · 6 min

  14. 14

    Continue on Sam Rayburn Tollway

    3.6 mi · 4 min · Sam Rayburn Tollway

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    1.3 mi · 1 min

  16. 16

    Continue on Sam Rayburn Tollway

    19.4 mi · 21 min · Sam Rayburn Tollway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward US 75 North, TX 121 North, US 75 South: Sherman, Dallas

    774 ft · 19 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on US 75 North, TX 121 North: Sherman

    1 mi · 2 min

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on US 75 North, TX 121 North: Sherman

    934 ft · 23 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto Central Expressway

    7.1 mi · 8 min · Central Expressway

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward TX 121 North: Bonham

    1.1 km · 1 min

  22. 22

    Continue on Sam Rayburn Highway

    1 mi · 1 min · Sam Rayburn Highway

  23. 23

    Turn left onto McKinney Street

    3.3 mi · 5 min · McKinney Street

  24. 24

    Continue on South Powell Parkway

    2.4 mi · 4 min · South Powell Parkway

  25. 25

    Turn right onto West 4th Street

    820 ft · 20 sec · West 4th Street

  26. 26

    Turn right onto South Sherley Road

    11 m · 1 sec · South Sherley Road

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Sherley Road

Car Route Details

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

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
27 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 10 East
588 mi · 87%
Sam Rayburn Tollway
24.4 mi · 4%
TX 121 North
15.1 mi · 2%
Jim Wright Freeway
12.6 mi · 2%
Central Expressway
7.13 mi · 1%
I 820 TEXpress
6.93 mi · 1%
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
11h 23m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
22h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+85.2 mi
588.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Big Spring
05h 41m from El Paso
Leave By
1:12 PM MDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving El Paso and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Anna.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from El Paso to Anna?

The road trip is about 674.1 miles (1084.8 km) and usually takes 11h 23m 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?

Big Spring is a useful midpoint, sitting about 336.7 miles from El Paso and 337.3 miles from Anna.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 588.9 miles (947.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 85.2 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 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 $89.90 one way or $179.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 211.4 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 Anna, 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 Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Anna.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between El Paso and Anna. Straight-line distance: 588.87 mi (947.7 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
Anna

#2 Anna

City in Collin County, Texas, United States

Population16,945
Coordinates33.3490000, -96.5486000
Altitude217
CountryUnited States
Start: El Paso (-106.48693, 31.75872)
End: Anna (-96.5486, 33.349)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 1085 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)22h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)16h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)13h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)11h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)09h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)08h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
23.79 gal
90.04 L · about $89.90
Round trip
$179.80
47.58 gal · 180.08 L
Estimated CO2
211.4 kg one way
Round trip: 422.8 kg / 932 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $89.90 $179.80
Mid-grade $4.25 $101.16 $202.31
Premium $4.59 $109.22 $218.44
Diesel $3.99 $94.99 $189.99

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 12, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between El Paso, TX and Anna, TX. The current time in El Paso is 12:19:15, although it is 13:19:15 in Anna.

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.