How far is El Paso, TX from Blanco, TX?
The driving distance from El Paso, TX to Blanco, TX is about 546.9 miles (880.2 km), with a travel time of about 08h 58m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 491.5 miles (791 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 17h 56m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 08h 58m.
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 Upton County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between El Paso and Blanco.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between El Paso and Blanco.
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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 right
335.5 mi · 5 hr 16 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 87 North, US 87 Business: Comfort, San Angelo
780 ft · 17 sec
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Turn straight onto Interstate 10 West
1 km · 2 min · Interstate 10 West
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Turn right onto US Highway 87
3177 ft · 1 min · US Highway 87
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Turn left onto Ranch Road 473
4.8 mi · 6 min · Ranch Road 473
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Turn right
7.3 mi · 9 min
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Turn right onto Sisterdale Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Sisterdale Road
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Turn left onto Ranch Road 473
20.7 mi · 26 min · Ranch Road 473
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At the end of the road, turn left onto South US Highway 281
8.4 mi · 10 min · South US Highway 281
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Continue on Main Street
1556 ft · 42 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto 4th Street
69 m · 5 sec · 4th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 4th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between El Paso and Blanco.
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 right
336 mi · 05h 16m
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 Mostly Cloudy near Blanco.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from El Paso to Blanco?
The road trip is about 546.9 miles (880.2 km) and usually takes 08h 58m 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?
McCamey is a useful midpoint, sitting about 273.2 miles from El Paso and 273.8 miles from Blanco.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 491.5 miles (791 km), while the road route adds roughly 55.4 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 $72.93 one way or $145.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 171.5 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 Blanco, 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 near Blanco.
Stop Ideas Near McCamey
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to McCamey.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between El Paso and Blanco. Straight-line distance: 491.48 mi (790.96 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 Blanco
City in Blanco County, Texas, United States
| Population | 2,156 |
| Coordinates | 30.0979900, -98.4214100 |
| Altitude | 405 |
| Country | United States |
End: Blanco (-98.42141, 30.09799)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 880 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 18h 13m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 13h 40m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 10h 56m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 09h 06m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 07h 48m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 06h 49m |
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 | $72.93 | $145.87 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $82.06 | $164.13 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $88.61 | $177.21 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $77.06 | $154.13 |
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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