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

The driving distance from El Paso, TX to Anton, TX is about 351.3 miles (565.4 km), with a travel time of about 06h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 288.4 miles (464.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 07m 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
351.33 mi
06h 33m
Flight
288.35 mi
464.06 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
288.35 mi
Kilometers
464.06 km
Flight Time
00h 34m

Driving Distance

Road route
351.33 mi
Kilometers
565.41 km
Drive Time
06h 33m

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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 06h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Anton
Mon, May 4, 8:26 PM CDT
Return by in El Paso
Tue, May 5, 2:00 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave El Paso
2026-05-04T12:52
Arrive Anton
Mon, May 4, 7:26 PM MDT
Route Timing
06h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
1:34 PM to 3:04 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
10:52 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
Kermit
TX

City in Texas, United States

From El Paso
175.6 mi
03h 16m
To Anton
175.7 mi
03h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Monday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
6 to 14 mph W
Destination
87°F
Monday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    3.2 mi · 4 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward US 62, US 180: Paisano Drive, Chelsea Street

    2920 ft · 1 min

  6. 6

    Turn left onto East Paisano Drive

    2796 ft · 43 sec · East Paisano Drive

  7. 7

    Continue on Montana Avenue

    5.2 mi · 8 min · Montana Avenue

  8. 8

    Continue on Arturo Benavides Memorial Freeway

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Arturo Benavides Memorial Freeway

  9. 9

    Continue on Montana Avenue

    13.7 mi · 17 min · Montana Avenue

  10. 10

    Continue on US Highway 62

    102.3 mi · 1 hr 46 min · US Highway 62

  11. 11

    Continue on National Parks Highway

    33.6 mi · 38 min · National Parks Highway

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto South Canal Street

    1.9 mi · 3 min · South Canal Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto West Greene Street

    6.5 mi · 8 min · West Greene Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Hobbs Highway

    20.4 mi · 22 min · Hobbs Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on West Carlsbad Highway

    39.6 mi · 45 min · West Carlsbad Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on West Marland Boulevard

    2.5 mi · 3 min · West Marland Boulevard

  17. 17

    Continue on East Marland Street

    3024 ft · 43 sec · East Marland Street

  18. 18

    Continue on South Marland Boulevard

    1.3 mi · 2 min · South Marland Boulevard

  19. 19

    Continue on East Seminole Highway

    27.5 mi · 31 min · East Seminole Highway

  20. 20

    Continue on West Avenue A

    1394 ft · 26 sec · West Avenue A

  21. 21

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    40.4 mi · 43 min · North Main Street

  22. 22

    Continue on South 1st Street

    2668 ft · 1 min · South 1st Street

  23. 23

    Continue on Lubbock Road

    14.5 mi · 16 min · Lubbock Road

  24. 24

    Continue straight

    2.8 mi · 3 min

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Spade Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · Spade Street

  26. 26

    Turn right

    3.1 mi · 3 min

  27. 27

    Keep slight right

    9.1 mi · 13 min

  28. 28

    Turn left onto East State Highway 114

    2861 ft · 46 sec · East State Highway 114

  29. 29

    Turn right onto North FM 168

    15.4 mi · 16 min · North FM 168

  30. 30

    At the end of the road, turn right onto East FM 597

    2638 ft · 55 sec · East FM 597

  31. 31

    Turn left onto Lawrence Avenue

    1243 ft · 37 sec · Lawrence Avenue

  32. 32

    Turn right onto West 4th Street

    69 m · 8 sec · West 4th Street

  33. 33

    Enter the roundabout toward Main Street

    962 ft · 27 sec · Main Street

  34. 34

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
34 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US Highway 62
102 mi · 29%
North Main Street
40.4 mi · 11%
West Carlsbad Highway
39.6 mi · 11%
National Parks Highway
33.6 mi · 10%
East Seminole Highway
27.5 mi · 8%
Hobbs Highway
20.4 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

US Highway 62

Continue on US Highway 62

102 mi · 01h 46m

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
06h 33m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
13h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+62.9 mi
288.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kermit
03h 16m from El Paso
Leave By
10:52 PM MDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving El Paso and Partly Sunny near Anton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 351.3 miles (565.4 km) and usually takes 06h 33m 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?

Kermit is a useful midpoint, sitting about 175.6 miles from El Paso and 175.7 miles from Anton.

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

The direct path is about 288.4 miles (464.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 62.9 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 $46.86 one way or $93.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 110.2 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 Anton, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around El Paso and Partly Sunny near Anton.

Stop Ideas Near Kermit

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Kermit and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 11.2 mi away

City of Carlsbad Water System

Carlsbad , NM
101 N Halagueno St, Carlsbad, NM 88220
Rating 4.0/5 1 reviews Waste management service,Mining company
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 11.3 mi away

Carlsbad Municipal Annex

Carlsbad , NM
114 S Halagueno St, Carlsbad, NM 88220
City government office
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 11.9 mi away

Carlsbad Water Maintenance Department

Carlsbad , NM
1502 W Stevens St, Carlsbad, NM 88220
Rating 1.0/5 1 reviews Water utility company

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Kermit.

Transit stop coverage is not ready for this midpoint yet.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between El Paso and Anton. Straight-line distance: 288.35 mi (464.06 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
Anton

#2 Anton

City in Hockley County, Texas, United States

Population1,089
Coordinates33.8112000, -102.1637900
Altitude1033
CountryUnited States
Start: El Paso (-106.48693, 31.75872)
End: Anton (-102.16379, 33.8112)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 565 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 01m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.4 gal
46.93 L · about $46.86
Round trip
$93.72
24.8 gal · 93.86 L
Estimated CO2
110.2 kg one way
Round trip: 220.4 kg / 486 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $46.86 $93.72
Mid-grade $4.25 $52.72 $105.45
Premium $4.59 $56.93 $113.86
Diesel $3.99 $49.51 $99.03

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 · May 04, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between El Paso, TX and Anton, TX. The current time in El Paso is 12:52:22, although it is 13:52:22 in Anton.

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.