How far is El Paso, TX from Breckenridge, TX?
The driving distance from El Paso, TX to Breckenridge, TX is about 510.8 miles (822 km), with a travel time of about 08h 53m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 448.4 miles (721.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 17h 47m 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 53m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between El Paso and Breckenridge.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between El Paso and Breckenridge.
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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
286.7 mi · 4 hr 43 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SH 351: Abilene Christian University, Albany
633 ft · 16 sec
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Turn straight onto East Stamford Street
1.3 km · 1 min · East Stamford Street
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Continue on East Stamford Street
2766 ft · 57 sec · East Stamford Street
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Turn left onto Highway 351
23.6 mi · 35 min · Highway 351
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Turn straight onto West US Highway 180
7.1 mi · 11 min · West US Highway 180
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Continue straight
24.3 mi · 37 min
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Turn left onto North Breckenridge Avenue
43 m · 5 sec · North Breckenridge Avenue
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Turn right
27 m · 7 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between El Paso and Breckenridge.
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
287 mi · 04h 43m
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 Sunny near Breckenridge.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from El Paso to Breckenridge?
The road trip is about 510.8 miles (822 km) and usually takes 08h 53m 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?
Monahans is a useful midpoint, sitting about 255.1 miles from El Paso and 255.6 miles from Breckenridge.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 448.4 miles (721.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 62.4 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 $68.10 one way or $136.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 160.1 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 Breckenridge, 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 Sunny near Breckenridge.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between El Paso and Breckenridge. Straight-line distance: 448.39 mi (721.61 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 Breckenridge
Town in Colorado, USA
| Population | 5,400 |
| Coordinates | 32.7556800, -98.9022900 |
| Altitude | 367 |
| Country | United States |
End: Breckenridge (-98.90229, 32.75568)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 822 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 17h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 12h 46m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 10h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 08h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 07h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 06h 22m |
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 | $68.10 | $136.20 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $76.62 | $153.24 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $82.73 | $165.46 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $71.95 | $143.91 |
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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