How far is El Paso, TX from Bells, TX?
The driving distance from El Paso, TX to Bells, TX is about 696.9 miles (1121.5 km), with a travel time of about 11h 52m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 599.5 miles (964.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 23h 45m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 11h 52m.
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
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City in Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between El Paso and Bells.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between El Paso and Bells.
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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 left to continue on West Freeway
5.6 mi · 6 min · West Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 820 North
1.4 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Jim Wright Freeway
12.6 mi · 14 min · Jim Wright Freeway
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Continue on Northeast Loop
1398 ft · 18 sec · Northeast Loop
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Keep slight left to continue on I 820 TEXpress
6.9 mi · 7 min · I 820 TEXpress
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Continue on SH 121/183 TEXpress
4.4 mi · 4 min · SH 121/183 TEXpress
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Take the exit slight right toward TX 121 North: DFW Airport North Entry
8.9 mi · 10 min
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Keep slight left to continue on TX 121 North, I 635 East
5.5 mi · 6 min
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Continue on Sam Rayburn Tollway
3.6 mi · 4 min · Sam Rayburn Tollway
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Continue straight
1.3 mi · 1 min
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Continue on Sam Rayburn Tollway
19.4 mi · 21 min · Sam Rayburn Tollway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 75 North, TX 121 North, US 75 South: Sherman, Dallas
774 ft · 19 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 75 North, TX 121 North: Sherman
1 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on US 75 North, TX 121 North: Sherman
934 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left onto Central Expressway
7.1 mi · 8 min · Central Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward TX 121 North: Bonham
1.1 km · 1 min
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Continue on Sam Rayburn Highway
13.7 mi · 15 min · Sam Rayburn Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward TX 160: Whitewright, Blue Ridge
1437 ft · 46 sec
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Turn left onto State Highway 160
8.4 mi · 12 min · State Highway 160
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Continue straight
7.3 mi · 11 min
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Turn left onto Main Street
26 m · 4 sec · Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between El Paso and Bells.
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 Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Bells.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from El Paso to Bells?
The road trip is about 696.9 miles (1121.5 km) and usually takes 11h 52m 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?
Big Spring is a useful midpoint, sitting about 348.1 miles from El Paso and 348.8 miles from Bells.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 599.5 miles (964.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 97.4 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 $92.93 one way or $185.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 218.5 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 Bells, 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 Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Bells.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between El Paso and Bells. Straight-line distance: 599.49 mi (964.78 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 Bells
Town in Texas, United States
| Population | 1,516 |
| Coordinates | 33.6103800, -96.4108200 |
| Altitude | 210 |
| Country | United States |
End: Bells (-96.41082, 33.61038)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 1121 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 23h 13m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 17h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 13h 56m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 11h 36m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 09h 57m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 08h 41m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.78 | $92.93 | $185.85 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $104.56 | $209.11 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $112.89 | $225.79 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $98.19 | $196.38 |
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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