How far is El Paso, TX from Canadian, TX?
The driving distance from El Paso, TX to Canadian, TX is about 518.8 miles (834.9 km), with a travel time of about 10h 06m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 452.7 miles (728.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 20h 13m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 10h 06m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between El Paso and Canadian.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between El Paso and Canadian.
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Start on North Mesa Street
1159 ft · 24 sec · North Mesa Street
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Turn left onto East Paisano Drive
1857 ft · 45 sec · East Paisano Drive
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Continue on East Paisano Drive
2.3 mi · 4 min · East Paisano Drive
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Turn left onto Gateway North Boulevard
576 ft · 12 sec · Gateway North Boulevard
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Take the ramp slight left
739 ft · 18 sec
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Merge slight left onto Patriot Freeway
19.2 mi · 24 min · Patriot Freeway
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Continue on US Highway 54
28.9 mi · 30 min · US Highway 54
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Continue on Main Street
1.3 km · 2 min · Main Street
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Continue on US Highway 54 South
34.6 mi · 38 min · US Highway 54 South
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Turn right onto Charlie Lee Memorial Relief Route
5.4 mi · 9 min · Charlie Lee Memorial Relief Route
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Turn left onto US 54,70
8.7 mi · 11 min · US 54,70
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Turn right onto South Bookout Road
1325 ft · 27 sec · South Bookout Road
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Keep slight left to continue on South Bookout Road
1.3 km · 1 min · South Bookout Road
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Turn right onto Old Mescalero Road
1.4 mi · 2 min · Old Mescalero Road
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Turn right onto Central Avenue
98.6 mi · 2 hr 5 min · Central Avenue
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Turn left onto Relief Route
6.2 mi · 9 min · Relief Route
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Continue on Highway Relief Route
1.3 mi · 2 min · Highway Relief Route
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Continue on Clovis Highway
85.9 mi · 1 hr 40 min · Clovis Highway
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Turn slight left
17.9 mi · 23 min
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Turn right onto East 1st Street
1196 ft · 16 sec · East 1st Street
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Continue on Mabry Drive
8.5 mi · 10 min · Mabry Drive
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Turn left
26.9 mi · 30 min
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Continue straight
8 mi · 8 min
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Continue straight
59.1 mi · 1 hr 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 40, US 287 South: Albuquerque, Oklahoma City, Fort Worth
607 ft · 11 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East, US 287 South: Oklahoma City, Fort Worth
1503 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left
4.7 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Loop 335: Lakeside Drive
963 ft · 23 sec
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Turn straight onto East Interstate Drive
1141 ft · 25 sec · East Interstate Drive
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Turn left onto South Lakeside Drive
1.9 mi · 2 min · South Lakeside Drive
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Take the exit slight right toward US 60, I 40 Business: Amarillo Boulevard
1620 ft · 47 sec
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Turn right onto East Amarillo Boulevard
5.9 mi · 7 min · East Amarillo Boulevard
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Continue on East US Highway 60
28.8 mi · 31 min · East US Highway 60
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Continue on West 2nd Avenue
1.2 mi · 2 min · West 2nd Avenue
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Continue on US Highway 60
12 mi · 12 min · US Highway 60
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Continue on West Wilks Street
3259 ft · 44 sec · West Wilks Street
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Continue on West Brown Street
1 mi · 1 min · West Brown Street
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Continue on East Frederick Street
2.1 mi · 2 min · East Frederick Street
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Continue on United States Highway 60
4.4 mi · 4 min · United States Highway 60
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Continue on US 60
39.3 mi · 40 min · US 60
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Turn right onto East Main Street
1129 ft · 31 sec · East Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between El Paso and Canadian.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Central Avenue
Turn right onto Central Avenue
98.6 mi · 02h 05m
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.
Sunny leaving El Paso and Sunny near Canadian.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from El Paso to Canadian?
The road trip is about 518.8 miles (834.9 km) and usually takes 10h 06m 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?
Farwell is a useful midpoint, sitting about 259.4 miles from El Paso and 259.4 miles from Canadian.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 452.7 miles (728.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 66.1 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 $69.19 one way or $138.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 162.7 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 Canadian, 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 Sunny near Canadian.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between El Paso and Canadian. Straight-line distance: 452.74 mi (728.62 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 Canadian
City in Texas, United States
| Population | 2,677 |
| Coordinates | 35.9128200, -100.3820800 |
| Altitude | 739 |
| Country | United States |
End: Canadian (-100.38208, 35.91282)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 835 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 17h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 12h 58m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 10h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 08h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 07h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 06h 28m |
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 | $69.19 | $138.39 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $77.85 | $155.71 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $84.06 | $168.12 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $73.11 | $146.22 |
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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