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

The driving distance from El Paso, TX to Brownfield, TX is about 303.9 miles (489 km), with a travel time of about 05h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 264.5 miles (425.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 15m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
303.86 mi
05h 37m
Flight
264.47 mi
425.62 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
264.47 mi
Kilometers
425.62 km
Flight Time
00h 31m

Driving Distance

Road route
303.86 mi
Kilometers
489.02 km
Drive Time
05h 37m

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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 05h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brownfield
Thu, Apr 23, 5:49 AM CDT
Return by in El Paso
Thu, Apr 23, 10:27 AM 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 Brownfield
Thu, Apr 23, 4:49 AM MDT
Route Timing
05h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
12:38 PM to 2:38 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
5:44 AM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in El Paso
9:00 PM MDT
Early departure recommended

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
Dell City
TX

City in Hudspeth County, Texas, United States

From El Paso
151.8 mi
02h 48m
To Brownfield
152 mi
02h 48m

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
89°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    3.2 mi · 4 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward US 62, US 180: Paisano Drive, Chelsea Street

    2920 ft · 1 min

  6. 6

    Turn left onto East Paisano Drive

    2796 ft · 43 sec · East Paisano Drive

  7. 7

    Continue on Montana Avenue

    5.2 mi · 8 min · Montana Avenue

  8. 8

    Continue on Arturo Benavides Memorial Freeway

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Arturo Benavides Memorial Freeway

  9. 9

    Continue on Montana Avenue

    13.7 mi · 17 min · Montana Avenue

  10. 10

    Continue on US Highway 62

    102.3 mi · 1 hr 46 min · US Highway 62

  11. 11

    Continue on National Parks Highway

    33.6 mi · 38 min · National Parks Highway

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto South Canal Street

    1.9 mi · 3 min · South Canal Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto West Greene Street

    6.5 mi · 8 min · West Greene Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Hobbs Highway

    20.4 mi · 22 min · Hobbs Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on West Carlsbad Highway

    39.6 mi · 45 min · West Carlsbad Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on West Marland Boulevard

    2.5 mi · 3 min · West Marland Boulevard

  17. 17

    Continue on East Marland Street

    3024 ft · 43 sec · East Marland Street

  18. 18

    Continue on South Marland Boulevard

    1.3 mi · 2 min · South Marland Boulevard

  19. 19

    Continue on East Seminole Highway

    27.5 mi · 31 min · East Seminole Highway

  20. 20

    Continue on West Avenue A

    1394 ft · 26 sec · West Avenue A

  21. 21

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    40.4 mi · 43 min · North Main Street

  22. 22

    Continue on South 1st Street

    2710 ft · 1 min · South 1st Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Lubbock Road

Car Route Details

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

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
23 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US Highway 62
102 mi · 34%
North Main Street
40.4 mi · 13%
West Carlsbad Highway
39.6 mi · 13%
National Parks Highway
33.6 mi · 11%
East Seminole Highway
27.5 mi · 9%
Hobbs Highway
20.4 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

US Highway 62

Continue on US Highway 62

102 mi · 01h 46m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
05h 37m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+39.4 mi
264.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Dell City
02h 48m from El Paso
Leave By
5:44 AM MDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving El Paso and Mostly Sunny near Brownfield.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 303.9 miles (489 km) and usually takes 05h 37m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Dell City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 151.8 miles from El Paso and 152 miles from Brownfield.

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

The direct path is about 264.5 miles (425.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 39.4 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 8:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:44 AM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $40.51 one way or $81.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 95.3 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 Brownfield, 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 Sunny near Brownfield.

Stop Ideas Near Dell City

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Dell City and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 12 mi away

City of Carlsbad Water System

Carlsbad , NM
101 N Halagueno St, Carlsbad, NM 88220
Rating 4.0/5 1 reviews Waste management service,Mining company
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 11.9 mi away

Carlsbad Municipal Annex

Carlsbad , NM
114 S Halagueno St, Carlsbad, NM 88220
City government office
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 11.8 mi away

Loving Village Hall

Loving , NM
415 W Cedar St, Loving, NM 88256
Rating 4.5/5 2 reviews Police department

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Dell City.

Transit stop coverage is not ready for this midpoint yet.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between El Paso and Brownfield. Straight-line distance: 264.47 mi (425.62 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
Brownfield

#2 Brownfield

City in Texas, USA

Population9,236
Coordinates33.1812000, -102.2743500
Altitude1009
CountryUnited States
Start: El Paso (-106.48693, 31.75872)
End: Brownfield (-102.27435, 33.1812)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 489 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 03m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 47m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.72 gal
40.59 L · about $40.51
Round trip
$81.02
21.44 gal · 81.18 L
Estimated CO2
95.3 kg one way
Round trip: 190.5 kg / 420 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $40.51 $81.02
Mid-grade $4.25 $45.58 $91.16
Premium $4.59 $49.22 $98.43
Diesel $3.99 $42.80 $85.61

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 Brownfield, TX. The current time in El Paso is 23:11:28, although it is 00:11:28 in Brownfield.

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.