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

The driving distance from El Paso, TX to Benbrook, TX is about 597.6 miles (961.7 km), with a travel time of about 09h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 531.3 miles (855 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 19h 54m 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
597.6 mi
09h 57m
Flight
531.25 mi
854.96 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
531.25 mi
Kilometers
854.96 km
Flight Time
01h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
597.6 mi
Kilometers
961.74 km
Drive Time
09h 57m

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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 09h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Benbrook
Thu, Apr 23, 2:03 PM CDT
Return by in El Paso
Thu, Apr 23, 11:00 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave El Paso
2026-04-23T03:06
Arrive Benbrook
Thu, Apr 23, 1:03 PM MDT
Route Timing
09h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
4:57 PM to 6:27 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
4:06 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
Midland
TX

The 21st most populous city in Texas.

From El Paso
298.4 mi
04h 58m
To Benbrook
299.1 mi
04h 58m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
8 to 18 mph W
Destination
80°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    6.7 mi · 7 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 377: Granbury

    2123 ft · 40 sec

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto West Loop 820 South

    1780 ft · 35 sec · West Loop 820 South

  9. 9

    Take the ramp straight toward US 377: Granbury

    1990 ft · 39 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on US 377 South: Granbury

    975 ft · 14 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Benbrook Boulevard

    1941 ft · 51 sec · Benbrook Boulevard

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Mercedes Street

    1075 ft · 34 sec · Mercedes Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Wade Hampton Street

    2092 ft · 2 min · Wade Hampton Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Wade Hampton Street

Car Route Details

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

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
14 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
2.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 10 East
588 mi · 98%
Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
6.69 mi · 1%
US 377
0.78 mi
Wade Hampton Street
0.4 mi
Benbrook Boulevard
0.37 mi
West Loop 820 South
0.34 mi
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
09h 57m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
19h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+66.3 mi
531.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Midland
04h 58m from El Paso
Leave By
4:06 PM MDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 597.6 miles (961.7 km) and usually takes 09h 57m 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?

Midland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 298.4 miles from El Paso and 299.1 miles from Benbrook.

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

The direct path is about 531.3 miles (855 km), while the road route adds roughly 66.3 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 $79.70 one way or $159.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 187.4 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 Benbrook, 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 Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Benbrook.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between El Paso and Benbrook. Straight-line distance: 531.25 mi (854.96 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
Benbrook

#2 Benbrook

City in Tarrant County, Texas, United States

Population23,312
Coordinates32.6731900, -97.4605800
Altitude210
CountryUnited States
Start: El Paso (-106.48693, 31.75872)
End: Benbrook (-97.46058, 32.67319)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 962 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)19h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)14h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)11h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)09h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)08h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)07h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
21.09 gal
79.82 L · about $79.70
Round trip
$159.40
42.18 gal · 159.64 L
Estimated CO2
187.4 kg one way
Round trip: 374.9 kg / 827 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $79.70 $159.40
Mid-grade $4.25 $89.67 $179.35
Premium $4.59 $96.82 $193.65
Diesel $3.99 $84.21 $168.42

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 Benbrook, TX. The current time in El Paso is 03:06:37, although it is 04:06:37 in Benbrook.

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.