How far is El Paso, TX from Cleveland, TX?
The driving distance from El Paso, TX to Cleveland, TX is about 789.9 miles (1271.3 km), with a travel time of about 13h 06m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 681.6 miles (1097 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 26h 12m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 13h 06m.
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.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
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.
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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 right
363.5 mi · 5 hr 45 min
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Keep slight right
5.4 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Frontage Road
3038 ft · 1 min
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Turn straight onto Interstate 10 West
2629 ft · 54 sec · Interstate 10 West
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Turn left onto North Loop 1604 West
2164 ft · 43 sec · North Loop 1604 West
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Take the ramp straight toward Loop 1604 East
554 ft · 14 sec
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Merge slight left onto Anderson Loop
25.4 mi · 29 min · Anderson Loop
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Turn left onto Interstate 10 East
1.5 km · 2 min · Interstate 10 East
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Take the ramp slight left
852 ft · 21 sec
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Merge slight left onto 90th Infantry Division Highway
14.9 mi · 15 min · 90th Infantry Division Highway
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Continue on I 10 East: Houston, Austin, Waco
139.6 mi · 2 hr 21 min
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Take the exit slight right toward TX 99 Toll North, TX 99 South: Grand Parkway
2346 ft · 45 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on TX 99 Toll North: Grand Parkway
1 km · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on TX 99 Toll North
854 ft · 21 sec
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Merge slight left onto West Grand Parkway North
51.5 mi · 56 min · West Grand Parkway North
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Take the exit slight right toward I 69 North: Cleveland
2628 ft · 1 min
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Continue straight
1.2 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Eastex Freeway
11 mi · 12 min · Eastex Freeway
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Keep slight left
1.1 km · 44 sec
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Continue straight
3.8 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward TX 105 Business: Cleveland, Conroe
1079 ft · 26 sec
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Turn straight onto Majnik Avenue
531 ft · 9 sec · Majnik Avenue
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Turn right onto West Southline Street
1689 ft · 39 sec · West Southline Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Washington Avenue
2872 ft · 52 sec · Washington Avenue
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Turn right onto East Houston Street
1537 ft · 30 sec · East Houston Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Houston Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between El Paso and Cleveland.
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 right
363 mi · 05h 45m
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.
Sunny leaving El Paso and Mostly Sunny 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 789.9 miles (1271.3 km) and usually takes 13h 06m 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?
Sonora is a useful midpoint, sitting about 394.6 miles from El Paso and 395.3 miles from Cleveland.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 681.6 miles (1097 km), while the road route adds roughly 108.3 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 $105.36 one way or $210.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 247.8 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 Cleveland, 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 Mostly Sunny near Cleveland.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between El Paso and Cleveland. Straight-line distance: 681.63 mi (1096.98 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 Cleveland
City in Liberty County, Texas
| Population | 7,858 |
| Coordinates | 30.3413200, -95.0854900 |
| Altitude | 48 |
| Country | United States |
End: Cleveland (-95.08549, 30.34132)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 1271 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 26h 19m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 19h 44m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 15h 47m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 13h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 11h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 09h 51m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.78 | $105.36 | $210.72 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $118.55 | $237.09 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $128.00 | $255.99 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $111.32 | $222.65 |
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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