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

The driving distance from El Paso, TX to Bonham, TX is about 700.7 miles (1127.7 km), with a travel time of about 11h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 612.3 miles (985.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 23h 41m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
700.74 mi
11h 50m
Flight
612.32 mi
985.44 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
612.32 mi
Kilometers
985.44 km
Flight Time
01h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
700.74 mi
Kilometers
1127.73 km
Drive Time
11h 50m

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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 11h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bonham
Thu, Apr 23, 12:02 PM CDT
Return by in El Paso
Thu, Apr 23, 10:53 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave El Paso
2026-04-22T23:11
Arrive Bonham
Thu, Apr 23, 11:02 AM MDT
Route Timing
11h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
6:51 PM to 8:21 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
12:18 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
Big Spring
TX

City in Texas, United States

From El Paso
350 mi
05h 55m
To Bonham
350.7 mi
05h 55m

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
79°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy

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 Bonham.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 left to continue on West Freeway

    5.6 mi · 6 min · West Freeway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 820 North

    1.4 km · 2 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Jim Wright Freeway

    12.6 mi · 14 min · Jim Wright Freeway

  9. 9

    Continue on Northeast Loop

    1398 ft · 18 sec · Northeast Loop

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 820 TEXpress

    6.9 mi · 7 min · I 820 TEXpress

  11. 11

    Continue on SH 121/183 TEXpress

    4.4 mi · 4 min · SH 121/183 TEXpress

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward TX 121 North: DFW Airport North Entry

    8.9 mi · 10 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on TX 121 North, I 635 East

    5.5 mi · 6 min

  14. 14

    Continue on Sam Rayburn Tollway

    3.6 mi · 4 min · Sam Rayburn Tollway

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    1.3 mi · 1 min

  16. 16

    Continue on Sam Rayburn Tollway

    19.4 mi · 21 min · Sam Rayburn Tollway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward US 75 North, TX 121 North, US 75 South: Sherman, Dallas

    774 ft · 19 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on US 75 North, TX 121 North: Sherman

    1 mi · 2 min

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on US 75 North, TX 121 North: Sherman

    934 ft · 23 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto Central Expressway

    7.1 mi · 8 min · Central Expressway

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward TX 121 North: Bonham

    1.1 km · 1 min

  22. 22

    Continue on Sam Rayburn Highway

    15.3 mi · 17 min · Sam Rayburn Highway

  23. 23

    Continue on South State Highway 121

    16.9 mi · 18 min · South State Highway 121

  24. 24

    Turn right onto West Sam Rayburn Drive

    1.3 mi · 2 min · West Sam Rayburn Drive

  25. 25

    Turn left

    20 m · 7 sec

  26. 26

    Turn right

    49 m · 12 sec

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
27 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
3.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 10 East
588 mi · 84%
Sam Rayburn Tollway
24.4 mi · 3%
South State Highway 121
16.9 mi · 2%
Sam Rayburn Highway
15.3 mi · 2%
TX 121 North
15.1 mi · 2%
Jim Wright Freeway
12.6 mi · 2%
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
11h 50m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
23h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+88.4 mi
612.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Big Spring
05h 55m from El Paso
Leave By
12:18 PM MDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving El Paso and Mostly Cloudy near Bonham.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 700.7 miles (1127.7 km) and usually takes 11h 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?

Big Spring is a useful midpoint, sitting about 350 miles from El Paso and 350.7 miles from Bonham.

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

The direct path is about 612.3 miles (985.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 88.4 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 $93.45 one way or $186.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 219.8 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 Bonham, 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 Mostly Cloudy near Bonham.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between El Paso and Bonham. Straight-line distance: 612.32 mi (985.44 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
Bonham

#2 Bonham

City in Texas, USA

Population10,471
Coordinates33.5773300, -96.1783100
Altitude186
CountryUnited States
Start: El Paso (-106.48693, 31.75872)
End: Bonham (-96.17831, 33.57733)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 1128 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)23h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)17h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)14h 00m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)11h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)10h 00m
80 mph (129 km/h)08h 44m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
24.73 gal
93.6 L · about $93.45
Round trip
$186.91
49.46 gal · 187.2 L
Estimated CO2
219.8 kg one way
Round trip: 439.6 kg / 969 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $93.45 $186.91
Mid-grade $4.25 $105.15 $210.30
Premium $4.59 $113.54 $227.07
Diesel $3.99 $98.75 $197.49

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 Bonham, TX. The current time in El Paso is 23:11:40, although it is 00:11:40 in Bonham.

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.