How far is El Paso, TX from China Grove, TX?

The driving distance from El Paso, TX to China Grove, TX is about 563.8 miles (907.3 km), with a travel time of about 09h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 510.9 miles (822.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 18h 22m 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
563.79 mi
09h 11m
Flight
510.89 mi
822.19 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
510.89 mi
Kilometers
822.19 km
Flight Time
01h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
563.79 mi
Kilometers
907.34 km
Drive Time
09h 11m

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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 09h 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in China Grove
Fri, Apr 24, 1:02 AM CDT
Return by in El Paso
Fri, Apr 24, 9:13 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave El Paso
2026-04-23T14:50
Arrive China Grove
Fri, Apr 24, 12:02 AM MDT
Route Timing
09h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
4:11 PM to 5:41 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
5:38 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
McCamey
TX

City in Upton County, Texas, United States

From El Paso
281.7 mi
04h 35m
To China Grove
282.2 mi
04h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
8 to 18 mph W
Destination
85°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between El Paso and China Grove.

  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 right

    363.5 mi · 5 hr 45 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight right

    17.4 mi · 20 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on McDermott Freeway

    2.3 mi · 3 min · McDermott Freeway

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 35 North: Austin

    2087 ft · 51 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto South Pan Am Expressway

    5.3 mi · 7 min · South Pan Am Expressway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 410 South, FM 78, Loop 13: W. W. White Road, Kirby

    2044 ft · 50 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 410 South, Loop 13: W. W. White Road

    735 ft · 18 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 410 South

    2300 ft · 56 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Connally Loop

    2.7 mi · 3 min · Connally Loop

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right

    1444 ft · 35 sec

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto Southeast Loop 410

    1.3 km · 1 min · Southeast Loop 410

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Rigsby Avenue

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Rigsby Avenue

  17. 17

    Continue on US Highway 87 East

    1.2 km · 1 min · US Highway 87 East

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · US Highway 87 East

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
3.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 10 East
548 mi · 97%
South Pan Am Expressway
5.28 mi · 1%
Connally Loop
2.98 mi · 1%
McDermott Freeway
2.27 mi
Rigsby Avenue
1.86 mi
I 410 South
0.96 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

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
09h 11m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
18h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+52.9 mi
510.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
McCamey
04h 35m from El Paso
Leave By
5:38 PM MDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving El Paso and Mostly Cloudy near China Grove.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from El Paso to China Grove?

The road trip is about 563.8 miles (907.3 km) and usually takes 09h 11m 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 281.7 miles from El Paso and 282.2 miles from China Grove.

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

The direct path is about 510.9 miles (822.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 52.9 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 $75.16 one way or $150.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 176.8 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 China Grove, 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 China Grove.

Stop Ideas Near McCamey

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around McCamey, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to McCamey.

RAIL

Sanderson

112 mi away
201 West Downey Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between El Paso and China Grove. Straight-line distance: 510.89 mi (822.19 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
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#2 China Grove

City in Texas, United States of America

Population1,314
Coordinates29.3888500, -98.3489000
Altitude199
CountryUnited States
Start: El Paso (-106.48693, 31.75872)
End: China Grove (-98.3489, 29.38885)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 907 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)18h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)14h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)11h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)09h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)08h 03m
80 mph (129 km/h)07h 02m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
19.89 gal
75.31 L · about $75.16
Round trip
$150.33
39.78 gal · 150.62 L
Estimated CO2
176.8 kg one way
Round trip: 353.5 kg / 779 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $75.16 $150.33
Mid-grade $4.25 $84.57 $169.14
Premium $4.59 $91.31 $182.63
Diesel $3.99 $79.42 $158.84

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 23, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between El Paso, TX and China Grove, TX. The current time in El Paso is 14:50:57, although it is 15:50:57 in China Grove.

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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.