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

The driving distance from El Paso, TX to Bastrop, TX is about 604.2 miles (972.3 km), with a travel time of about 10h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 555.2 miles (893.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 20h 24m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
604.18 mi
10h 12m
Flight
555.17 mi
893.46 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
555.17 mi
Kilometers
893.46 km
Flight Time
01h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
604.18 mi
Kilometers
972.34 km
Drive Time
10h 12m

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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 10h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bastrop
Thu, Apr 23, 7:38 AM CDT
Return by in El Paso
Thu, Apr 23, 4:50 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave El Paso
2026-04-22T20:25
Arrive Bastrop
Thu, Apr 23, 6:38 AM MDT
Route Timing
10h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
5:12 PM to 6:42 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
3:36 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
Iraan
TX

City in Pecos County, Texas, United States

From El Paso
301.7 mi
05h 06m
To Bastrop
302.5 mi
05h 06m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
7 to 18 mph WSW
Destination
81°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    290.2 mi · 4 hr 32 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward US 290 East: Fredericksburg

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  7. 7

    Continue on US Highway 290

    39 mi · 42 min · US Highway 290

  8. 8

    Continue on West Main Street

    3.5 mi · 8 min · West Main Street

  9. 9

    Continue on East US Highway 290

    27.2 mi · 31 min · East US Highway 290

  10. 10

    Continue on West Main Street

    1 mi · 2 min · West Main Street

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right

    724 ft · 19 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto South US Highway 281

    5.4 mi · 6 min · South US Highway 281

  13. 13

    Turn slight left onto East US Highway 290

    30.9 mi · 38 min · East US Highway 290

  14. 14

    Continue on West US Highway 290

    1424 ft · 18 sec · West US Highway 290

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight left

    892 ft · 22 sec

  16. 16

    Continue on West US Highway 290

    2 mi · 2 min · West US Highway 290

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    13.6 mi · 15 min

  18. 18

    Turn straight onto Bastrop Freeway

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Bastrop Freeway

  19. 19

    Continue on East State Highway 71

    2388 ft · 29 sec · East State Highway 71

  20. 20

    Continue on Texas State Highway 71

    17.6 mi · 20 min · Texas State Highway 71

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward Loop 150 East: Hasler Boulevard, Childers Street

    1172 ft · 29 sec

  22. 22

    Turn straight onto State Highway 71 West

    659 ft · 13 sec · State Highway 71 West

  23. 23

    Continue on State Highway 71 West

    1.3 km · 2 min · State Highway 71 West

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Chestnut Street

    1 mi · 2 min · Chestnut Street

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Chestnut Street

Car Route Details

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

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
25 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
4.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 10 East
457 mi · 76%
East US Highway 290
58.1 mi · 10%
US Highway 290
39 mi · 6%
Texas State Highway 71
17.6 mi · 3%
West US Highway 290
16.1 mi · 3%
South US Highway 281
5.41 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 10 East

Keep slight right

290 mi · 04h 32m

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
10h 12m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
20h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+49 mi
555.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Iraan
05h 06m from El Paso
Leave By
3:36 PM MDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 604.2 miles (972.3 km) and usually takes 10h 12m 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?

Iraan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 301.7 miles from El Paso and 302.5 miles from Bastrop.

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

The direct path is about 555.2 miles (893.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 49 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 $80.57 one way or $161.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 189.5 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 Bastrop, 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 Bastrop.

Stop Ideas Near Iraan

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Iraan, 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 Iraan.

RAIL

Sanderson

99 mi away
201 West Downey Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between El Paso and Bastrop. Straight-line distance: 555.17 mi (893.46 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
Bastrop

#2 Bastrop

City in Texas, USA

Population9,743
Coordinates30.1104900, -97.3152700
Altitude112
CountryUnited States
Start: El Paso (-106.48693, 31.75872)
End: Bastrop (-97.31527, 30.11049)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 972 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)20h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)15h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)12h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)10h 04m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)08h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)07h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
21.32 gal
80.7 L · about $80.57
Round trip
$161.14
42.64 gal · 161.4 L
Estimated CO2
189.5 kg one way
Round trip: 378.9 kg / 835 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $80.57 $161.14
Mid-grade $4.25 $90.65 $181.31
Premium $4.59 $97.88 $195.76
Diesel $3.99 $85.13 $170.26

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 23, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between El Paso, TX and Bastrop, TX. The current time in El Paso is 20:25:53, although it is 21:25:53 in Bastrop.

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.