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

The driving distance from El Paso, TX to Cleveland, TX is about 489 miles (787 km), with a travel time of about 08h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 425.1 miles (684.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 16h 52m 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
489 mi
08h 26m
Flight
425.11 mi
684.15 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
425.11 mi
Kilometers
684.15 km
Flight Time
00h 51m

Driving Distance

Road route
489 mi
Kilometers
786.97 km
Drive Time
08h 26m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 08h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cleveland
Mon, Apr 20, 10:48 AM CDT
Return by in El Paso
Mon, Apr 20, 6:14 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave El Paso
2026-04-20T01:22
Arrive Cleveland
Mon, Apr 20, 9:48 AM MDT
Route Timing
08h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
3:26 PM to 4:56 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
7:08 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
Thorntonville
TX

Town of the United States

From El Paso
244.3 mi
04h 13m
To Cleveland
244.8 mi
04h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Monday

Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, Apr 20 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph ESE
Destination
63°F
Monday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Mon, Apr 20 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph ESE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    137.4 mi · 2 hr 13 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward TX 158, FM 715: Garden City, San Angelo

    1187 ft · 29 sec

  7. 7

    Turn straight onto East Interstate 20

    1.5 km · 2 min · East Interstate 20

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Garden City Highway

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Garden City Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on East State Highway 158

    61.4 mi · 1 hr 10 min · East State Highway 158

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto US Highway 87 North

    2.6 mi · 3 min · US Highway 87 North

  11. 11

    Continue on 4th Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · 4th Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Robert Lee Highway

    34.6 mi · 36 min · Robert Lee Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on Highland Park Road

    11.8 mi · 13 min · Highland Park Road

  14. 14

    Turn right onto South State Street

    1818 ft · 44 sec · South State Street

  15. 15

    Turn slight left

    23.7 mi · 25 min

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Hutchings Avenue

    1.4 km · 2 min · Hutchings Avenue

  17. 17

    Take the exit straight toward US 67 North

    37 mi · 39 min

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Wallis Avenue

    1.2 km · 52 sec · Wallis Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn right onto 1st Street

    1790 ft · 42 sec · 1st Street

  20. 20

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Bowie Avenue

    2410 ft · 48 sec · Bowie Avenue

  21. 21

    Continue on Farm-to-Market Road 1176

    4.7 mi · 8 min · Farm-to-Market Road 1176

  22. 22

    Keep slight right to continue on Farm-to-Market Road 1176

    2 mi · 3 min · Farm-to-Market Road 1176

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Farm-to-Market Road 1176

Car Route Details

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

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
23 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
4.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 10 East
305 mi · 62%
East State Highway 158
61.4 mi · 13%
US 67 North
37 mi · 8%
Robert Lee Highway
34.6 mi · 7%
Highland Park Road
11.8 mi · 2%
Farm-to-Market Road 1176
6.63 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
08h 26m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
16h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+63.9 mi
425.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Thorntonville
04h 13m from El Paso
Leave By
7:08 PM MDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving El Paso and Chance Rain Showers near Cleveland.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 489 miles (787 km) and usually takes 08h 26m 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?

Thorntonville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 244.3 miles from El Paso and 244.8 miles from Cleveland.

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

The direct path is about 425.1 miles (684.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 63.9 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 $65.23 one way or $130.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 153.4 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 Cleveland, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around El Paso and Chance Rain Showers near Cleveland.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between El Paso and Cleveland. Straight-line distance: 425.11 mi (684.15 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
Cleveland

#2 Cleveland

City in Liberty County, Texas

Population8,458
Coordinates31.6766700, -99.2533300
Altitude-
CountryUnited States
Start: El Paso (-106.48693, 31.75872)
End: Cleveland (-99.25333, 31.67667)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 787 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)16h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)12h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)09h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)08h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)06h 59m
80 mph (129 km/h)06h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
17.26 gal
65.32 L · about $65.23
Round trip
$130.45
34.52 gal · 130.64 L
Estimated CO2
153.4 kg one way
Round trip: 306.8 kg / 676 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $65.23 $130.45
Mid-grade $4.25 $73.39 $146.78
Premium $4.59 $79.24 $158.48
Diesel $3.99 $68.92 $137.84

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 20, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between El Paso, TX and Cleveland, TX. The current time in El Paso is 01:22:28, although it is 02:22:28 in Cleveland.

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.