How far is El Paso, TX from Bryan, TX?
The driving distance from El Paso, TX to Bryan, TX is about 618.5 miles (995.3 km), with a travel time of about 10h 34m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 536.7 miles (863.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 21h 09m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 10h 34m.
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.
The 21st most populous city in Texas.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between El Paso and Bryan.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between El Paso and Bryan.
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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
404.8 mi · 6 hr 42 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Ric Williamson Memorial Highway, Old Brock Road
1151 ft · 28 sec
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Turn straight onto West Interstate 20
763 ft · 23 sec · West Interstate 20
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Turn left onto Southwest Ric Williamson Memorial Highway
2.4 mi · 3 min · Southwest Ric Williamson Memorial Highway
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Continue on Northwest Ric Williamson Memorial Highway
2.4 mi · 4 min · Northwest Ric Williamson Memorial Highway
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Continue on Ric Williamson Memorial Highway
1.3 km · 1 min · Ric Williamson Memorial Highway
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Turn left onto Farm-to-Market Road 51
12.9 mi · 19 min · Farm-to-Market Road 51
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Continue on South Main Street
10.3 mi · 15 min · South Main Street
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Turn slight right
928 ft · 34 sec
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Turn straight onto East State Highway 114
4.4 mi · 5 min · East State Highway 114
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Continue on West Rock Island Avenue
2.2 mi · 4 min · West Rock Island Avenue
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Continue on East State Highway 114
3.9 mi · 5 min · East State Highway 114
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Turn left onto South US Highway 287
909 ft · 18 sec · South US Highway 287
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Take the ramp straight toward US 287 North, US 81 North
882 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight left
2.3 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward FM 407: Justin
917 ft · 25 sec
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Turn straight onto South US Highway 287
1419 ft · 42 sec · South US Highway 287
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Turn right onto Illinois Street
3.1 mi · 4 min · Illinois Street
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Turn left
29 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 Bryan.
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
405 mi · 06h 42m
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving El Paso and Showers And Thunderstorms near Bryan.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from El Paso to Bryan?
The road trip is about 618.5 miles (995.3 km) and usually takes 10h 34m 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 308.9 miles from El Paso and 309.5 miles from Bryan.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 536.7 miles (863.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 81.8 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 $82.46 one way or $164.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 193.9 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 Bryan, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around El Paso and Showers And Thunderstorms near Bryan.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between El Paso and Bryan. Straight-line distance: 536.73 mi (863.78 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 Bryan
The most populous city in Brazos County, Texas.
| Population | 88,165 |
| Coordinates | 33.0987300, -97.4183500 |
| Altitude | 279 |
| Country | United States |
End: Bryan (-97.41835, 33.09873)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 995 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 20h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 15h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 12h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 10h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 08h 50m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 07h 42m |
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 | $82.46 | $164.92 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $92.78 | $185.56 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $100.18 | $200.35 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $87.13 | $174.25 |
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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