How far is El Paso, TX from Chico, TX?
The driving distance from El Paso, TX to Chico, TX is about 626.6 miles (1008.4 km), with a travel time of about 10h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 517 miles (832 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 21h 04m 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 10h 32m.
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.
The 21st most populous city in Texas.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between El Paso and Chico.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between El Paso and Chico.
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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
386.5 mi · 6 hr 23 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 281: Stephenville, Mineral Wells
864 ft · 25 sec
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Turn straight onto I-20 Service Road
1036 ft · 32 sec · I-20 Service Road
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Turn left onto North US Highway 281
12.6 mi · 14 min · North US Highway 281
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Continue on South Oak Avenue
2.9 mi · 3 min · South Oak Avenue
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Continue on North US Highway 281
14.9 mi · 17 min · North US Highway 281
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Continue on South Benson Street
12.3 mi · 14 min · South Benson Street
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Take the exit right
54 m · 5 sec
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Merge slight left onto US Highway 380 East
23.6 mi · 26 min · US Highway 380 East
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Turn left onto South State Highway 101
5.5 mi · 8 min · South State Highway 101
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Turn left onto West Sherman Street
1479 ft · 30 sec · West Sherman Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Sherman Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between El Paso and Chico.
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 left
387 mi · 06h 23m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving El Paso and Mostly Cloudy near Chico.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from El Paso to Chico?
The road trip is about 626.6 miles (1008.4 km) and usually takes 10h 32m 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?
Midland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 313 miles from El Paso and 313.5 miles from Chico.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 517 miles (832 km), while the road route adds roughly 109.6 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 $83.55 one way or $167.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 196.5 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 Chico, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around El Paso and Mostly Cloudy near Chico.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between El Paso and Chico. Straight-line distance: 516.97 mi (831.99 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 Chico
City in Wise County, Texas, United States
| Population | 1,199 |
| Coordinates | 33.2959500, -97.7989200 |
| Altitude | 282 |
| Country | United States |
End: Chico (-97.79892, 33.29595)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 1008 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 20h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 15h 39m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 12h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 10h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 08h 57m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 07h 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 | $83.55 | $167.11 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $94.01 | $188.02 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $101.51 | $203.01 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $88.29 | $176.57 |
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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