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

The driving distance from El Paso, TX to Atlanta, TX is about 816 miles (1313.2 km), with a travel time of about 13h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 724.2 miles (1165.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 27h 42m 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
816 mi
13h 51m
Flight
724.22 mi
1165.52 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
724.22 mi
Kilometers
1165.52 km
Flight Time
01h 27m

Driving Distance

Road route
816 mi
Kilometers
1313.22 km
Drive Time
13h 51m

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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 13h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Atlanta
Mon, Apr 13, 3:14 AM CDT
Return by in El Paso
Mon, Apr 13, 4:05 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave El Paso
2026-04-12T12:22
Arrive Atlanta
Mon, Apr 13, 2:14 AM MDT
Route Timing
13h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
8:51 PM to 10:21 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
8:18 AM 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
Roscoe
TX

City in Nolan County, Texas, United States

From El Paso
407.6 mi
06h 55m
To Atlanta
408.5 mi
06h 55m

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
81°F
Sunday

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 right to continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

    22.6 mi · 24 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

    13.9 mi · 15 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on Lyndon B Johnson Freeway

    22 mi · 24 min · Lyndon B Johnson Freeway

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

    87.7 mi · 1 hr 29 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward TX 155: UT Health Center, Winona

    1236 ft · 38 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto State Highway 155 North

    2.8 mi · 3 min · State Highway 155 North

  12. 12

    Continue on South Main Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · South Main Street

  13. 13

    Continue on State Highway 155 North

    6.7 mi · 7 min · State Highway 155 North

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn right onto West Broadway Street

    1.4 km · 1 min · West Broadway Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto North Tyler Street

    14.9 mi · 17 min · North Tyler Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto State Highway 155

    40.2 mi · 46 min · State Highway 155

  17. 17

    At the end of the road, turn left

    14.4 mi · 17 min

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
2.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 10 East
588 mi · 72%
Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
124 mi · 15%
State Highway 155
40.2 mi · 5%
Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
22 mi · 3%
North Tyler Street
14.9 mi · 2%
State Highway 155 North
9.47 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
13h 51m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
27h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+91.8 mi
724.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Roscoe
06h 55m from El Paso
Leave By
8:18 AM MDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving El Paso and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Atlanta.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 816 miles (1313.2 km) and usually takes 13h 51m 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?

Roscoe is a useful midpoint, sitting about 407.6 miles from El Paso and 408.5 miles from Atlanta.

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

The direct path is about 724.2 miles (1165.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 91.8 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 $108.80 one way or $217.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 255.9 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 Atlanta, 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 Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Atlanta.

Stop Ideas Near Roscoe

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 Roscoe and the surrounding midpoint area.
Mustang Harbor Splash Pad
Scenic stop 4.3 mi away

Mustang Harbor Splash Pad

Sweetwater , TX
1601 Elm St, Sweetwater, TX 79556
Rating 4.7/5 15 reviews Water park
City of Sweetwater
Meeting point 4.2 mi away

City of Sweetwater

Sweetwater , TX
1601 Elm St, Sweetwater, TX 79556
Rating 4.3/5 6 reviews City government office

Transit and Meeting Points

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

Transit stop coverage is not ready for this midpoint yet.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between El Paso and Atlanta. Straight-line distance: 724.22 mi (1165.52 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
Atlanta

#2 Atlanta

City in Cass County, Texas, United States

Population5,424
Coordinates33.1137400, -94.1643500
Altitude79
CountryUnited States
Start: El Paso (-106.48693, 31.75872)
End: Atlanta (-94.16435, 33.11374)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 1313 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)27h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)20h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)16h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)13h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)11h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)10h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
28.79 gal
109 L · about $108.80
Round trip
$217.59
57.58 gal · 218 L
Estimated CO2
255.9 kg one way
Round trip: 511.7 kg / 1128 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $108.80 $217.59
Mid-grade $4.25 $122.42 $244.83
Premium $4.59 $132.17 $264.35
Diesel $3.99 $114.96 $229.92

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 Atlanta, TX. The current time in El Paso is 12:22:59, although it is 13:22:59 in Atlanta.

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.