How far is El Paso, TX from Clifton, TX?
The driving distance from El Paso, TX to Clifton, TX is about 614.8 miles (989.4 km), with a travel time of about 10h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 523.3 miles (842.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 21h 00m 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 10h 30m.
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 Clifton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between El Paso and Clifton.
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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
369.9 mi · 6 hr 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SH 108 South, FM 919: Gordon, Stephenville
742 ft · 16 sec
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Turn straight onto West Interstate 20
1003 ft · 30 sec · West Interstate 20
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Turn right onto State Highway 108
22.2 mi · 33 min · State Highway 108
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Continue on North Graham Street
1.7 mi · 4 min · North Graham Street
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Continue on South Graham Avenue
3201 ft · 1 min · South Graham Avenue
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Continue on South State Highway 108
1.2 km · 1 min · South State Highway 108
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At the end of the road, turn right onto South US Highway 281
17.4 mi · 20 min · South US Highway 281
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Continue on North 2nd Street
3012 ft · 41 sec · North 2nd Street
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Continue on East 2nd Street
33.7 mi · 39 min · East 2nd Street
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Turn left onto West 5th Street
24 m · 2 sec · West 5th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West 5th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between El Paso and Clifton.
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
370 mi · 06h 06m
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 Cloudy leaving El Paso and Mostly Sunny near Clifton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from El Paso to Clifton?
The road trip is about 614.8 miles (989.4 km) and usually takes 10h 30m 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 307.1 miles from El Paso and 307.6 miles from Clifton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 523.3 miles (842.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 91.5 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 $81.97 one way or $163.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 192.8 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 Clifton, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around El Paso and Mostly Sunny near Clifton.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between El Paso and Clifton. Straight-line distance: 523.25 mi (842.09 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 Clifton
City in Bosque County, Texas, United States of America
| Population | 3,410 |
| Coordinates | 31.7823800, -97.5766900 |
| Altitude | 205 |
| Country | United States |
End: Clifton (-97.57669, 31.78238)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 989 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 20h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 15h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 12h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 10h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 08h 46m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 07h 40m |
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 | $81.97 | $163.93 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $92.23 | $184.45 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $99.58 | $199.16 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $86.61 | $173.22 |
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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