How far is El Paso, TX from Castle Hills, TX?
The driving distance from El Paso, TX to Castle Hills, TX is about 547.5 miles (881.1 km), with a travel time of about 08h 50m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 498.2 miles (801.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 17h 41m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 08h 50m.
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.
City in Upton County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between El Paso and Castle Hills.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between El Paso and Castle Hills.
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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 right
363.5 mi · 5 hr 45 min
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Keep slight right
12.9 mi · 14 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 410
1901 ft · 46 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 410 East
1.1 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Connally Loop
1.7 mi · 2 min · Connally Loop
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Take the exit slight right toward FM 1535, FM 2696: Military Highway, Blanco Road, Castle Hills
1146 ft · 24 sec
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Turn straight onto Northwest Loop 410
73 m · 5 sec · Northwest Loop 410
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Keep slight left to continue on Northwest Loop 410
867 ft · 19 sec · Northwest Loop 410
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Turn left onto Northwest Military Highway
1862 ft · 1 min · Northwest Military Highway
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Turn uturn onto Northwest Military Highway
51 m · 4 sec · Northwest Military Highway
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Turn right onto South Gardenview Drive
80 m · 12 sec · South Gardenview Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Gardenview Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between El Paso and Castle Hills.
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 right
363 mi · 05h 45m
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 Partly Sunny near Castle Hills.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from El Paso to Castle Hills?
The road trip is about 547.5 miles (881.1 km) and usually takes 08h 50m 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?
McCamey is a useful midpoint, sitting about 273.5 miles from El Paso and 274 miles from Castle Hills.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 498.2 miles (801.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 49.3 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 $73.01 one way or $146.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 171.7 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 Castle Hills, 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 Partly Sunny near Castle Hills.
Stop Ideas Near McCamey
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to McCamey.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between El Paso and Castle Hills. Straight-line distance: 498.2 mi (801.78 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 Castle Hills
City in Bexar County, Texas, United States
| Population | 4,448 |
| Coordinates | 29.5232900, -98.5164100 |
| Altitude | 256 |
| Country | United States |
End: Castle Hills (-98.51641, 29.52329)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 881 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 18h 14m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 13h 41m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 10h 56m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 09h 07m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 07h 49m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 06h 49m |
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 | $73.01 | $146.02 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $82.15 | $164.30 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $88.70 | $177.40 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $77.14 | $154.29 |
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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