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

The driving distance from El Paso, TX to Cameron, TX is about 637.6 miles (1026.1 km), with a travel time of about 11h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 564.7 miles (908.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 22h 11m 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
637.6 mi
11h 05m
Flight
564.7 mi
908.8 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
564.7 mi
Kilometers
908.8 km
Flight Time
01h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
637.6 mi
Kilometers
1026.12 km
Drive Time
11h 05m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 11h 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cameron
Thu, Apr 23, 10:18 AM CDT
Return by in El Paso
Thu, Apr 23, 8:24 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave El Paso
2026-04-22T22:13
Arrive Cameron
Thu, Apr 23, 9:18 AM MDT
Route Timing
11h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
6:06 PM to 7:36 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
1:48 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
Iraan
TX

City in Pecos County, Texas, United States

From El Paso
318.5 mi
05h 32m
To Cameron
319.1 mi
05h 32m

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
78°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 right

    217.4 mi · 3 hr 24 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward Loop 467, RM 864: Fort McKavett

    1456 ft · 38 sec

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Loop 467

    80 m · 6 sec · Loop 467

  8. 8

    Continue on Loop 467

    905 ft · 11 sec · Loop 467

  9. 9

    Continue on Ranch Road 864

    42 mi · 46 min · Ranch Road 864

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn right onto West US Highway 190

    16.4 mi · 17 min · West US Highway 190

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Frisco Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Frisco Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn right onto East US Highway 190

    11.2 mi · 11 min · East US Highway 190

  13. 13

    Continue on United States Highway 190

    18.7 mi · 28 min · United States Highway 190

  14. 14

    Continue on Menard Highway

    1.4 km · 1 min · Menard Highway

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Bridge Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Bridge Street

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Commerce Street

    40 m · 2 sec · Commerce Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Church Street

    66 m · 6 sec · Church Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Main Street

    100 m · 14 sec · Main Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Bridge Street

    1.2 km · 52 sec · Bridge Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Boy Street

    635 ft · 8 sec · Boy Street

  21. 21

    Continue on United States Highway 190

    61 mi · 1 hr 9 min · United States Highway 190

  22. 22

    At the end of the road, turn right

    15.2 mi · 16 min

  23. 23

    Merge slight left onto North US Highway 281

    79 m · 4 sec · North US Highway 281

  24. 24

    Continue on North Key Avenue

    1899 ft · 39 sec · North Key Avenue

  25. 25

    Turn left onto East Avenue J

    1.1 mi · 2 min · East Avenue J

  26. 26

    Continue on East FM 580

    2.6 mi · 3 min · East FM 580

  27. 27

    Turn right onto FM 1715

    6.4 mi · 8 min · FM 1715

  28. 28

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Central Texas Expressway

    21.6 mi · 24 min · Central Texas Expressway

  29. 29

    Take the exit slight right toward FM 3470: Stan Schlueter Loop

    1897 ft · 46 sec

  30. 30

    Turn straight onto East Central Texas Expressway

    2.5 mi · 2 min · East Central Texas Expressway

  31. 31

    Take the ramp slight left toward US 190 East

    924 ft · 23 sec

  32. 32

    Merge slight left onto Central Texas Expressway

    13.2 mi · 14 min · Central Texas Expressway

  33. 33

    Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail

    3243 ft · 43 sec · Purple Heart Trail

  34. 34

    Take the exit slight right toward FM 93: 6th Avenue

    1052 ft · 26 sec

  35. 35

    Turn straight onto North I-35 Frontage Road

    1505 ft · 34 sec · North I-35 Frontage Road

  36. 36

    Turn right onto East 6th Avenue

    1.1 mi · 2 min · East 6th Avenue

  37. 37

    Continue on Taylor Valley Road

    7.3 mi · 10 min · Taylor Valley Road

  38. 38

    Turn right onto Highway 190 Access Road

    1601 ft · 27 sec · Highway 190 Access Road

  39. 39

    Take the ramp slight left

    2037 ft · 35 sec

  40. 40

    Merge slight left onto East US Highway 190

    24.7 mi · 33 min · East US Highway 190

  41. 41

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East 4th Street

Car Route Details

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

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
41 steps
19 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
5 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 10 East
385 mi · 60%
United States Highway 190
79.8 mi · 13%
Ranch Road 864
42 mi · 7%
East US Highway 190
35.9 mi · 6%
Central Texas Expressway
34.7 mi · 5%
West US Highway 190
16.4 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 10 East

Keep slight right

217 mi · 03h 24m

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
11h 05m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
22h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+72.9 mi
564.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Iraan
05h 32m from El Paso
Leave By
1:48 PM MDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving El Paso and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Cameron.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 637.6 miles (1026.1 km) and usually takes 11h 05m 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?

Iraan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 318.5 miles from El Paso and 319.1 miles from Cameron.

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

The direct path is about 564.7 miles (908.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 72.9 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 $85.03 one way or $170.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 200 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 Cameron, 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 Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Cameron.

Stop Ideas Near Iraan

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Iraan, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Iraan.

RAIL

Sanderson

99 mi away
201 West Downey Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between El Paso and Cameron. Straight-line distance: 564.7 mi (908.8 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
Cameron

#2 Cameron

City in Milam County, Texas, United States

Population5,410
Coordinates30.8532500, -96.9769300
Altitude122
CountryUnited States
Start: El Paso (-106.48693, 31.75872)
End: Cameron (-96.97693, 30.85325)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 1026 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)21h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)15h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)12h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)10h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)09h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)07h 57m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
22.5 gal
85.17 L · about $85.03
Round trip
$170.06
45 gal · 170.34 L
Estimated CO2
200 kg one way
Round trip: 399.9 kg / 882 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $85.03 $170.06
Mid-grade $4.25 $95.67 $191.34
Premium $4.59 $103.30 $206.60
Diesel $3.99 $89.84 $179.69

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 Cameron, TX. The current time in El Paso is 22:13:28, although it is 23:13:28 in Cameron.

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.