How far is El Paso, TX from Baird, TX?
The driving distance from El Paso, TX to Baird, TX is about 475 miles (764.5 km), with a travel time of about 07h 50m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 417.5 miles (671.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 15h 40m 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 07h 50m.
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.
Town of the United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between El Paso and Baird.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between El Paso and Baird.
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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
305.6 mi · 5 hr 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 20 Business, FM 2047: Baird
771 ft · 12 sec
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Continue on Interstate 20 West
1996 ft · 40 sec · Interstate 20 West
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Continue on West US Highway 80
1 km · 55 sec · West US Highway 80
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Continue on West 4th Street
1 km · 1 min · West 4th Street
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Turn right onto Market Street
37 m · 3 sec · Market Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Market Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between El Paso and Baird.
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
306 mi · 05h 02m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving El Paso and Partly Sunny near Baird.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from El Paso to Baird?
The road trip is about 475 miles (764.5 km) and usually takes 07h 50m 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?
Wickett is a useful midpoint, sitting about 237.2 miles from El Paso and 237.7 miles from Baird.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 417.5 miles (671.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 57.5 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 $63.34 one way or $126.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 148.9 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 Baird, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around El Paso and Partly Sunny near Baird.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between El Paso and Baird. Straight-line distance: 417.48 mi (671.87 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 Baird
City in Texas, USA
| Population | 1,496 |
| Coordinates | 32.3940200, -99.3942400 |
| Altitude | 525 |
| Country | United States |
End: Baird (-99.39424, 32.39402)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 764 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 15h 49m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 11h 52m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 09h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 07h 55m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 06h 47m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 05h 55m |
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 | $63.34 | $126.67 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $71.26 | $142.53 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $76.95 | $153.89 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $66.92 | $133.85 |
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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