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

The driving distance from El Paso, TX to Briar, TX is about 605.2 miles (974 km), with a travel time of about 10h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 528.7 miles (850.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 20h 35m 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
605.25 mi
10h 17m
Flight
528.68 mi
850.83 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
528.68 mi
Kilometers
850.83 km
Flight Time
01h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
605.25 mi
Kilometers
974.05 km
Drive Time
10h 17m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 10h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Briar
Thu, Apr 23, 12:34 PM CDT
Return by in El Paso
Thu, Apr 23, 9:52 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave El Paso
2026-04-23T01:17
Arrive Briar
Thu, Apr 23, 11:34 AM MDT
Route Timing
10h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
5:18 PM to 6:48 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
3:24 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
302.3 mi
05h 08m
To Briar
302.9 mi
05h 08m

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

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 Briar.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    404.8 mi · 6 hr 42 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward Ric Williamson Memorial Highway, Old Brock Road

    1151 ft · 28 sec

  7. 7

    Turn straight onto West Interstate 20

    763 ft · 23 sec · West Interstate 20

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Southwest Ric Williamson Memorial Highway

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Southwest Ric Williamson Memorial Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on Northwest Ric Williamson Memorial Highway

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Northwest Ric Williamson Memorial Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on Ric Williamson Memorial Highway

    1.3 km · 1 min · Ric Williamson Memorial Highway

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Farm-to-Market Road 51

    12.9 mi · 19 min · Farm-to-Market Road 51

  12. 12

    Continue on South Main Street

    1.6 km · 1 min · South Main Street

  13. 13

    Take the ramp slight right

    49 m · 5 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    4.3 mi · 5 min

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Jay Bird Lane

    2.6 mi · 5 min · Jay Bird Lane

  16. 16

    Continue on Farm-to-Market Road 2257

    5 mi · 9 min · Farm-to-Market Road 2257

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Boyd Rot Road 730 North

    1 mi · 2 min · Boyd Rot Road 730 North

  18. 18

    Continue on Farm-to-Market Road 730

    117 m · 8 sec · Farm-to-Market Road 730

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Farm-to-Market Road 730

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
3.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 10 East
572 mi · 95%
Farm-to-Market Road 51
12.9 mi · 2%
South Main Street
5.3 mi · 1%
Farm-to-Market Road 2257
5.02 mi · 1%
Jay Bird Lane
2.57 mi
Southwest Ric Williamson Memorial Highway
2.45 mi
Longest Stretch

I 10 East

Keep slight left

405 mi · 06h 42m

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
10h 17m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
20h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+76.5 mi
528.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Midland
05h 08m from El Paso
Leave By
3:24 PM MDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving El Paso and Mostly Cloudy near Briar.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 605.2 miles (974 km) and usually takes 10h 17m 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 302.3 miles from El Paso and 302.9 miles from Briar.

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

The direct path is about 528.7 miles (850.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 76.5 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 $80.72 one way or $161.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 189.8 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 Briar, 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 Briar.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between El Paso and Briar. Straight-line distance: 528.68 mi (850.83 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
Briar

#2 Briar

Census designated place

Population5,665
Coordinates32.9951200, -97.5428000
Altitude227
CountryUnited States
Start: El Paso (-106.48693, 31.75872)
End: Briar (-97.5428, 32.99512)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 974 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)20h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)15h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)12h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)10h 05m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)08h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)07h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
21.36 gal
80.85 L · about $80.72
Round trip
$161.44
42.72 gal · 161.7 L
Estimated CO2
189.8 kg one way
Round trip: 379.7 kg / 837 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $80.72 $161.44
Mid-grade $4.25 $90.82 $181.65
Premium $4.59 $98.06 $196.13
Diesel $3.99 $85.29 $170.58

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 Briar, TX. The current time in El Paso is 01:17:10, although it is 02:17:10 in Briar.

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.