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

The driving distance from El Paso, TX to Burleson, TX is about 613.8 miles (987.8 km), with a travel time of about 10h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 538.7 miles (867 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 20h 27m 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
613.78 mi
10h 13m
Flight
538.75 mi
867.04 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
538.75 mi
Kilometers
867.04 km
Flight Time
01h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
613.78 mi
Kilometers
987.78 km
Drive Time
10h 13m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 10h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Burleson
Thu, Apr 23, 10:25 AM CDT
Return by in El Paso
Thu, Apr 23, 7:39 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 Burleson
Thu, Apr 23, 9:25 AM MDT
Route Timing
10h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
5:14 PM to 6:44 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
3:32 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
306.6 mi
05h 06m
To Burleson
307.2 mi
05h 06m

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
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 Burleson.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 right to continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

    15.7 mi · 17 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 35W: Denton, Waco

    2173 ft · 53 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 35W South: Waco

    2891 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto South Freeway

    7.7 mi · 8 min · South Freeway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward FM 3391: Renfro Street

    1175 ft · 29 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto North Burleson Boulevard

    708 ft · 19 sec · North Burleson Boulevard

  12. 12

    Turn right onto East Renfro Street

    1799 ft · 41 sec · East Renfro Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    104 m · 15 sec · South Main Street

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout toward East Ellison Street

    21 m · 3 sec · East Ellison Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Ellison Street

Car Route Details

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

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
15 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
2.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 10 East
588 mi · 96%
Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
15.7 mi · 3%
South Freeway
7.69 mi · 1%
I 35W South
0.55 mi
I 35W
0.41 mi
East Renfro Street
0.34 mi
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
10h 13m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
20h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+75.1 mi
538.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Midland
05h 06m from El Paso
Leave By
3:32 PM MDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving El Paso and Mostly Cloudy near Burleson.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 613.8 miles (987.8 km) and usually takes 10h 13m 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 306.6 miles from El Paso and 307.2 miles from Burleson.

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

The direct path is about 538.7 miles (867 km), while the road route adds roughly 75.1 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 $81.85 one way or $163.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 192.5 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 Burleson, 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 Burleson.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between El Paso and Burleson. Straight-line distance: 538.75 mi (867.04 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
Burleson

#2 Burleson

A city in Burleson County, Texas.

Population49,686
Coordinates32.5420800, -97.3208500
Altitude217
CountryUnited States
Start: El Paso (-106.48693, 31.75872)
End: Burleson (-97.32085, 32.54208)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 988 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)20h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)15h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)12h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)10h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)08h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)07h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
21.66 gal
81.99 L · about $81.85
Round trip
$163.71
43.32 gal · 163.98 L
Estimated CO2
192.5 kg one way
Round trip: 385 kg / 849 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $81.85 $163.71
Mid-grade $4.25 $92.10 $184.20
Premium $4.59 $99.44 $198.88
Diesel $3.99 $86.49 $172.98

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 Burleson, TX. The current time in El Paso is 23:11:35, although it is 00:11:35 in Burleson.

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.