How far is El Paso, TX from Center, TX?
The driving distance from El Paso, TX to Center, TX is about 667.4 miles (1074.1 km), with a travel time of about 11h 55m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 592 miles (952.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 23h 50m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 11h 55m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Howard County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between El Paso and Center.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between El Paso and Center.
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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 left
137.4 mi · 2 hr 13 min
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Take the exit slight right toward TX 158, FM 715: Garden City, San Angelo
1187 ft · 29 sec
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Turn straight onto East Interstate 20
1.5 km · 2 min · East Interstate 20
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Turn right onto Garden City Highway
1.2 mi · 2 min · Garden City Highway
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Continue on East State Highway 158
61.4 mi · 1 hr 10 min · East State Highway 158
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Merge slight left onto US Highway 87 North
2.6 mi · 3 min · US Highway 87 North
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Continue on 4th Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · 4th Street
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Turn left onto Robert Lee Highway
34.6 mi · 36 min · Robert Lee Highway
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Continue on Highland Park Road
11.8 mi · 13 min · Highland Park Road
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Turn right onto South State Street
1818 ft · 44 sec · South State Street
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Turn slight left
23.7 mi · 25 min
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Hutchings Avenue
1.4 km · 2 min · Hutchings Avenue
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Take the exit straight toward US 67 North
37 mi · 39 min
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Merge slight left onto Wallis Avenue
21.9 mi · 25 min · Wallis Avenue
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Continue on Early Boulevard
1.7 mi · 2 min · Early Boulevard
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Turn right onto Garmon Drive
1.3 mi · 1 min · Garmon Drive
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Continue on US Highway 84 East
98.3 mi · 1 hr 49 min · US Highway 84 East
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Continue on West McGregor Drive
2.8 mi · 4 min · West McGregor Drive
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Continue on West US Highway 84
5.3 mi · 6 min · West US Highway 84
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Continue on George W Bush Parkway
6.7 mi · 8 min · George W Bush Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward TX 6, Loop 340: Robinson, Meridian
767 ft · 19 sec
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Turn straight onto Woodway Drive
796 ft · 20 sec · Woodway Drive
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Turn right onto West Loop 340
151 m · 11 sec · West Loop 340
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Keep slight left to continue on West Loop 340
1303 ft · 28 sec · West Loop 340
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Take the ramp slight left
934 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left
8.6 mi · 11 min
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Take the exit slight right
1317 ft · 34 sec
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Continue on East State Highway 6
6.7 mi · 7 min · East State Highway 6
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Turn slight left
32.3 mi · 48 min
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Turn right onto Lcr 800
118 m · 17 sec · Lcr 800
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Lcr 800
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between El Paso and Center.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 10 East
Merge slight left
167 mi · 02h 43m
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 Mostly Sunny near Center.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from El Paso to Center?
The road trip is about 667.4 miles (1074.1 km) and usually takes 11h 55m 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?
Forsan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 333.3 miles from El Paso and 334 miles from Center.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 592 miles (952.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 75.4 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 $89.00 one way or $177.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 209.3 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 Center, 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 Sunny near Center.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between El Paso and Center. Straight-line distance: 591.97 mi (952.68 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 Center
City in Shelby County, Texas, United States
| Population | 5,043 |
| Coordinates | 31.5107300, -96.4247000 |
| Altitude | 131 |
| Country | United States |
End: Center (-96.4247, 31.51073)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 1074 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 22h 14m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 16h 41m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 13h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 11h 07m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 09h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 08h 19m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.78 | $89.00 | $177.99 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $100.13 | $200.27 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $108.12 | $216.24 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $94.04 | $188.07 |
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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