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

The driving distance from El Paso, TX to Clarksville, TX is about 770.3 miles (1239.7 km), with a travel time of about 13h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 676.7 miles (1089.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 26h 19m 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
770.33 mi
13h 09m
Flight
676.75 mi
1089.12 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
676.75 mi
Kilometers
1089.12 km
Flight Time
01h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
770.33 mi
Kilometers
1239.73 km
Drive Time
13h 09m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 13h 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Clarksville
Thu, Apr 23, 11:03 AM CDT
Return by in El Paso
Thu, Apr 23, 11:13 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave El Paso
2026-04-22T20:53
Arrive Clarksville
Thu, Apr 23, 10:03 AM MDT
Route Timing
13h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
8:10 PM to 9:40 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
9:40 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

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
Colorado City
TX

City in Mitchell County, Texas

From El Paso
384.8 mi
06h 34m
To Clarksville
385.6 mi
06h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
7 to 18 mph WSW
Destination
75°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 left to continue on West Freeway

    15.2 mi · 17 min · West Freeway

  7. 7

    Continue on Tom Landry Freeway

    31 mi · 37 min · Tom Landry Freeway

  8. 8

    Continue on East R L Thornton Freeway

    7.5 mi · 9 min · East R L Thornton Freeway

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on East R L Thornton Freeway

    48.1 mi · 51 min · East R L Thornton Freeway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward TX 24, FM 1737: Commerce, Paris

    743 ft · 13 sec

  11. 11

    Continue on TX 24: Commerce, Paris

    46.8 mi · 51 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit right

    1000 ft · 27 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Southwest Loop 286

    586 ft · 10 sec · Southwest Loop 286

  14. 14

    Continue on Southeast Loop 286

    4.8 mi · 6 min · Southeast Loop 286

  15. 15

    Take the exit straight toward Southeast Loop 286

    867 ft · 18 sec · Southeast Loop 286

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Lamar Avenue

    103 m · 8 sec · Lamar Avenue

  17. 17

    Continue on Lamar Road

    3.2 mi · 4 min · Lamar Road

  18. 18

    Continue on US Highway 82 East

    2.9 mi · 3 min · US Highway 82 East

  19. 19

    Continue on West Front Street

    2 mi · 2 min · West Front Street

  20. 20

    Continue on US Highway 82 East

    16.6 mi · 19 min · US Highway 82 East

  21. 21

    Continue on West Main Street

    2.9 mi · 4 min · West Main Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
22 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
2.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 10 East
588 mi · 76%
East R L Thornton Freeway
55.6 mi · 7%
TX 24
47.1 mi · 6%
Tom Landry Freeway
31 mi · 4%
US Highway 82 East
19.5 mi · 3%
West Freeway
15.2 mi · 2%
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
13h 09m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
26h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+93.6 mi
676.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Colorado City
06h 34m from El Paso
Leave By
9:40 AM MDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving El Paso and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Clarksville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 770.3 miles (1239.7 km) and usually takes 13h 09m 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?

Colorado City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 384.8 miles from El Paso and 385.6 miles from Clarksville.

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

The direct path is about 676.7 miles (1089.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 93.6 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 $102.71 one way or $205.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 241.5 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 Clarksville, 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 Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Clarksville.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between El Paso and Clarksville. Straight-line distance: 676.75 mi (1089.12 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
Clarksville

#2 Clarksville

City in Texas, United States

Population3,053
Coordinates33.6106600, -95.0527200
Altitude125
CountryUnited States
Start: El Paso (-106.48693, 31.75872)
End: Clarksville (-95.05272, 33.61066)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 1240 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)25h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)19h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)15h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)12h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)11h 00m
80 mph (129 km/h)09h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
27.18 gal
102.9 L · about $102.71
Round trip
$205.43
54.36 gal · 205.8 L
Estimated CO2
241.5 kg one way
Round trip: 483.1 kg / 1065 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $102.71 $205.43
Mid-grade $4.25 $115.57 $231.14
Premium $4.59 $124.78 $249.57
Diesel $3.99 $108.53 $217.06

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 Clarksville, TX. The current time in El Paso is 20:53:51, although it is 21:53:51 in Clarksville.

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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.