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

The driving distance from El Paso, TX to Chandler, TX is about 734 miles (1181.3 km), with a travel time of about 12h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 645.5 miles (1038.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 24h 35m 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
734.03 mi
12h 17m
Flight
645.54 mi
1038.9 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
645.54 mi
Kilometers
1038.9 km
Flight Time
01h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
734.03 mi
Kilometers
1181.3 km
Drive Time
12h 17m

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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 12h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Chandler
Sun, Apr 19, 7:35 PM CDT
Return by in El Paso
Mon, Apr 20, 6:53 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave El Paso
2026-04-19T06:17
Arrive Chandler
Sun, Apr 19, 6:35 PM MDT
Route Timing
12h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
7:18 PM to 8:48 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
11:24 AM 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Coahoma
TX

Human settlement in Howard County, Texas, United States of America

From El Paso
366.6 mi
06h 08m
To Chandler
367.4 mi
06h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph E
Destination
73°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    72.8 mi · 1 hr 14 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Loop 49 Toll

    1971 ft · 52 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right

    2344 ft · 29 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Toll 49

    9.1 mi · 9 min · Toll 49

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward TX 31: Chandler, Tyler

    1656 ft · 46 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right

    59 m · 5 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto State Highway 31 West

    2.4 mi · 3 min · State Highway 31 West

  16. 16

    Continue on East Highway 31

    1.5 mi · 2 min · East Highway 31

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Highway 31

Car Route Details

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

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
17 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
2.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 10 East
588 mi · 80%
Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
109 mi · 15%
Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
22 mi · 3%
Toll 49
9.08 mi · 1%
State Highway 31 West
2.35 mi
East Highway 31
1.46 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
12h 17m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
24h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+88.5 mi
645.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Coahoma
06h 08m from El Paso
Leave By
11:24 AM MDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving El Paso and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Chandler.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 734 miles (1181.3 km) and usually takes 12h 17m 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?

Coahoma is a useful midpoint, sitting about 366.6 miles from El Paso and 367.4 miles from Chandler.

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

The direct path is about 645.5 miles (1038.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 88.5 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 $97.88 one way or $195.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 230.2 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 Chandler, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around El Paso and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Chandler.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between El Paso and Chandler. Straight-line distance: 645.54 mi (1038.9 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
Chandler

#2 Chandler

City in Henderson County, Texas, United States

Population3,219
Coordinates32.3079300, -95.4799600
Altitude123
CountryUnited States
Start: El Paso (-106.48693, 31.75872)
End: Chandler (-95.47996, 32.30793)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 1181 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)24h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)18h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)14h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)12h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)10h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)09h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
25.9 gal
98.05 L · about $97.88
Round trip
$195.75
51.8 gal · 196.1 L
Estimated CO2
230.2 kg one way
Round trip: 460.3 kg / 1015 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $97.88 $195.75
Mid-grade $4.25 $110.13 $220.25
Premium $4.59 $118.91 $237.81
Diesel $3.99 $103.42 $206.84

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 19, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between El Paso, TX and Chandler, TX. The current time in El Paso is 06:17:52, although it is 07:17:52 in Chandler.

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.