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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 13h 51m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
City in Nolan County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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.
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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
22 mi · 24 min · Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
87.7 mi · 1 hr 29 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward TX 155: UT Health Center, Winona
1236 ft · 38 sec
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Turn left onto State Highway 155 North
2.8 mi · 3 min · State Highway 155 North
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Continue on South Main Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · South Main Street
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Continue on State Highway 155 North
6.7 mi · 7 min · State Highway 155 North
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At the end of the road, turn right onto West Broadway Street
1.4 km · 1 min · West Broadway Street
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Turn left onto North Tyler Street
14.9 mi · 17 min · North Tyler Street
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Turn right onto State Highway 155
40.2 mi · 46 min · State Highway 155
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At the end of the road, turn left
14.4 mi · 17 min
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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.
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 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.
Mustang Harbor Splash Pad
City of Sweetwater
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Roscoe.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between El Paso and Atlanta. Straight-line distance: 724.22 mi (1165.52 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 Atlanta
City in Cass County, Texas, United States
| Population | 5,424 |
| Coordinates | 33.1137400, -94.1643500 |
| Altitude | 79 |
| Country | United States |
End: Atlanta (-94.16435, 33.11374)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 1313 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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