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

The driving distance from El Paso, TX to Asherton, TX is about 532.2 miles (856.5 km), with a travel time of about 09h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 462.7 miles (744.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 18h 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
532.2 mi
09h 27m
Flight
462.66 mi
744.58 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
462.66 mi
Kilometers
744.58 km
Flight Time
00h 55m

Driving Distance

Road route
532.2 mi
Kilometers
856.5 km
Drive Time
09h 27m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 09h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Asherton
Sun, Apr 12, 10:47 PM CDT
Return by in El Paso
Mon, Apr 13, 7:14 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave El Paso
2026-04-12T12:20
Arrive Asherton
Sun, Apr 12, 9:47 PM MDT
Route Timing
09h 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
4:27 PM to 5:57 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
5:06 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
Fort Stockton
TX

City in Texas

From El Paso
266 mi
04h 43m
To Asherton
266.2 mi
04h 43m

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
84°F
Sunday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 right

    70.3 mi · 1 hr 6 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward US 285: Pecos, Sanderson

    1390 ft · 34 sec

  7. 7

    Continue on Interstate 10 West

    774 ft · 21 sec · Interstate 10 West

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight right

    48 m · 4 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto North US Highway 285

    2.1 mi · 3 min · North US Highway 285

  10. 10

    Turn right onto North Alamo Street

    1715 ft · 30 sec · North Alamo Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Sanderson Highway

    63.5 mi · 1 hr 12 min · Sanderson Highway

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn left onto West Oak Street

    2.1 mi · 2 min · West Oak Street

  13. 13

    Continue on US Highway 90 East

    113.2 mi · 2 hr 8 min · US Highway 90 East

  14. 14

    Take the exit left

    12 mi · 13 min

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn left

    47.5 mi · 54 min

  16. 16

    Turn left onto North Veterans Boulevard

    2.8 mi · 5 min · North Veterans Boulevard

  17. 17

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    41.9 mi · 48 min · East Main Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto South 5th Street

    1156 ft · 14 sec · South 5th Street

  19. 19

    Turn slight left onto Loop 225

    1651 ft · 22 sec · Loop 225

  20. 20

    At the end of the road, turn right onto South US Highway 83

    8 mi · 8 min · South US Highway 83

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Carter Street

    24 m · 1 sec · Carter Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Carter Street

Car Route Details

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

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
22 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
4.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 10 East
237 mi · 45%
US Highway 90 East
125 mi · 24%
Sanderson Highway
63.5 mi · 12%
East Main Street
41.9 mi · 8%
South US Highway 83
7.99 mi · 2%
North Veterans Boulevard
2.79 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
09h 27m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
18h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+69.5 mi
462.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fort Stockton
04h 43m from El Paso
Leave By
5:06 PM MDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 532.2 miles (856.5 km) and usually takes 09h 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?

Fort Stockton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 266 miles from El Paso and 266.2 miles from Asherton.

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

The direct path is about 462.7 miles (744.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 69.5 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 $70.97 one way or $141.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 166.9 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 Asherton, 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 Asherton.

Stop Ideas Near Fort Stockton

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Fort Stockton, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Fort Stockton.

RAIL

Alpine

96 mi away
102 West Holland Ave.
RAIL

Sanderson

96 mi away
201 West Downey Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between El Paso and Asherton. Straight-line distance: 462.66 mi (744.58 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
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#2 Asherton

City in Dimmit County, Texas, United States

Population1,011
Coordinates28.4419300, -99.7603300
Altitude165
CountryUnited States
Start: El Paso (-106.48693, 31.75872)
End: Asherton (-99.76033, 28.44193)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 857 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)17h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)13h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)10h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)08h 52m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)07h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)06h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
18.78 gal
71.09 L · about $70.97
Round trip
$141.94
37.56 gal · 142.18 L
Estimated CO2
166.9 kg one way
Round trip: 333.8 kg / 736 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $70.97 $141.94
Mid-grade $4.25 $79.85 $159.71
Premium $4.59 $86.22 $172.44
Diesel $3.99 $74.99 $149.98

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 Asherton, TX. The current time in El Paso is 12:20:03, although it is 13:20:03 in Asherton.

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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.