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

The driving distance from El Paso, TX to Canton, TX is about 695.7 miles (1119.7 km), with a travel time of about 11h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 623.6 miles (1003.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 23h 20m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
695.77 mi
11h 40m
Flight
623.59 mi
1003.57 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
623.59 mi
Kilometers
1003.57 km
Flight Time
01h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
695.77 mi
Kilometers
1119.74 km
Drive Time
11h 40m

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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 11h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Canton
Thu, Apr 23, 9:05 AM CDT
Return by in El Paso
Thu, Apr 23, 7:45 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave El Paso
2026-04-22T20:25
Arrive Canton
Thu, Apr 23, 8:05 AM MDT
Route Timing
11h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
6:40 PM to 8:10 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
12:40 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
Big Spring
TX

City in Texas, United States

From El Paso
347.5 mi
05h 50m
To Canton
348.3 mi
05h 50m

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
77°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    22.6 mi · 24 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

    13.9 mi · 15 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on Lyndon B Johnson Freeway

    22 mi · 24 min · Lyndon B Johnson Freeway

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

    45.9 mi · 47 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward FM 859: Canton, Edgewood

    853 ft · 21 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto I-20 Frontage Road

    1203 ft · 35 sec · I-20 Frontage Road

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Farm to Market 859

    2251 ft · 45 sec · Farm to Market 859

  13. 13

    Continue on First Monday Lane

    1.3 mi · 2 min · First Monday Lane

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn left onto West Dallas Street

    1 km · 1 min · West Dallas Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Dallas Street

Car Route Details

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

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
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
2.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 10 East
588 mi · 85%
Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
82.4 mi · 12%
Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
22 mi · 3%
First Monday Lane
1.31 mi
West Dallas Street
0.62 mi
Farm to Market 859
0.43 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
11h 40m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
23h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+72.1 mi
623.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Big Spring
05h 50m from El Paso
Leave By
12:40 PM MDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 695.7 miles (1119.7 km) and usually takes 11h 40m 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?

Big Spring is a useful midpoint, sitting about 347.5 miles from El Paso and 348.3 miles from Canton.

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

The direct path is about 623.6 miles (1003.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 72.1 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 $92.77 one way or $185.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 218.2 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 Canton, 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 Canton.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between El Paso and Canton. Straight-line distance: 623.59 mi (1003.57 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
Canton

#2 Canton

City in Van Zandt County, Texas, United States

Population3,941
Coordinates32.5565200, -95.8633000
Altitude154
CountryUnited States
Start: El Paso (-106.48693, 31.75872)
End: Canton (-95.8633, 32.55652)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 1120 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)23h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)17h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)13h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)11h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)09h 56m
80 mph (129 km/h)08h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
24.55 gal
92.94 L · about $92.77
Round trip
$185.55
49.1 gal · 185.88 L
Estimated CO2
218.2 kg one way
Round trip: 436.4 kg / 962 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $92.77 $185.55
Mid-grade $4.25 $104.39 $208.77
Premium $4.59 $112.71 $225.42
Diesel $3.99 $98.03 $196.06

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 Canton, TX. The current time in El Paso is 20:25:05, although it is 21:25:05 in Canton.

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.