How far is El Paso, TX from Athens, TX?
The driving distance from El Paso, TX to Athens, TX is about 706.6 miles (1137.1 km), with a travel time of about 11h 53m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 623.5 miles (1003.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 23h 46m 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 11h 53m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Howard County, Texas, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between El Paso and Athens.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between El Paso and Athens.
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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
421.1 mi · 7 hr
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Keep slight right to continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
22.6 mi · 24 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
13.9 mi · 15 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
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Continue on Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
21.4 mi · 23 min · Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 175 East: Kaufman
1642 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left onto C F Hawn Freeway
58.8 mi · 1 hr 4 min · C F Hawn Freeway
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Continue on US Highway 175 West
46 m · 10 sec · US Highway 175 West
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Turn left onto West Corsicana Street
1.4 km · 2 min · West Corsicana Street
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Turn left onto North Prairieville Street
59 m · 3 sec · North Prairieville Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Prairieville Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between El Paso and Athens.
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
421 mi · 07h 00m
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.
Sunny leaving El Paso and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Athens.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from El Paso to Athens?
The road trip is about 706.6 miles (1137.1 km) and usually takes 11h 53m 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?
Coahoma is a useful midpoint, sitting about 352.9 miles from El Paso and 353.7 miles from Athens.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 623.5 miles (1003.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 83.1 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 $94.21 one way or $188.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 221.6 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 Athens, 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 Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Athens.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between El Paso and Athens. Straight-line distance: 623.57 mi (1003.54 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 Athens
City in Texas
| Population | 12,770 |
| Coordinates | 32.2048700, -95.8555200 |
| Altitude | 149 |
| Country | United States |
End: Athens (-95.85552, 32.20487)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 1137 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 23h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 17h 39m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 14h 07m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 11h 46m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 10h 05m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 08h 48m |
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 | $94.21 | $188.42 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $106.00 | $212.00 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $114.45 | $228.91 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $99.55 | $199.09 |
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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