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

The driving distance from El Paso, TX to Combes, TX is about 798.4 miles (1284.9 km), with a travel time of about 13h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 651.3 miles (1048.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 26h 33m 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
798.42 mi
13h 16m
Flight
651.28 mi
1048.13 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
651.28 mi
Kilometers
1048.13 km
Flight Time
01h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
798.42 mi
Kilometers
1284.93 km
Drive Time
13h 16m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 13h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Combes
Fri, Apr 24, 2:54 AM CDT
Return by in El Paso
Fri, Apr 24, 3:10 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave El Paso
2026-04-23T12:37
Arrive Combes
Fri, Apr 24, 1:54 AM MDT
Route Timing
13h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
8:17 PM to 9:47 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
9:26 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
Sonora
TX

City in Texas

From El Paso
399.2 mi
06h 38m
To Combes
399.2 mi
06h 38m

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
88°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
9 to 17 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1.7 mi · 2 min · McDermott Freeway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Santa Rosa Street, Downtown

    2505 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto North Pecos-La Trinidad

    804 ft · 16 sec · North Pecos-La Trinidad

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on North Pecos-La Trinidad

    2963 ft · 1 min · North Pecos-La Trinidad

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Dolorosa Street

    2725 ft · 1 min · Dolorosa Street

  12. 12

    Continue on West Market Street

    1893 ft · 42 sec · West Market Street

  13. 13

    Continue on East Market Street

    2143 ft · 41 sec · East Market Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Tower of the Americas Way

    957 ft · 21 sec · Tower of the Americas Way

  15. 15

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 37 South, US 281 South

    1374 ft · 34 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto William J Bordelon Freeway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · William J Bordelon Freeway

  17. 17

    Continue on Lucian Adams Freeway

    125.1 mi · 2 hr 7 min · Lucian Adams Freeway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward I 69E, US 77: Kingsville, Brownsville

    31.3 mi · 34 min

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on U.S. Highway 77

    61.3 mi · 1 hr 9 min · U.S. Highway 77

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on U.S. Highway 77

    25.5 mi · 27 min · U.S. Highway 77

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward TX 107, FM 508: Santa Rosa, Rio Hondo

    874 ft · 21 sec

  22. 22

    Turn straight onto Interstate 69E Frontage Road

    1198 ft · 31 sec · Interstate 69E Frontage Road

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Templeton Avenue

    1939 ft · 33 sec · Templeton Avenue

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Templeton Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
24 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 10 East
548 mi · 69%
Lucian Adams Freeway
125 mi · 16%
U.S. Highway 77
86.8 mi · 11%
I 69E
31.3 mi · 4%
McDermott Freeway
1.65 mi
William J Bordelon Freeway
1.42 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
13h 16m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
26h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+147.1 mi
651.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sonora
06h 38m from El Paso
Leave By
9:26 AM MDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving El Paso and Mostly Sunny near Combes.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 798.4 miles (1284.9 km) and usually takes 13h 16m 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 399.2 miles from El Paso and 399.2 miles from Combes.

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

The direct path is about 651.3 miles (1048.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 147.1 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 $106.45 one way or $212.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 250.3 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 Combes, 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 Sunny near Combes.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between El Paso and Combes. Straight-line distance: 651.28 mi (1048.13 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
Combes

#2 Combes

Town of the United States

Population3,037
Coordinates26.2486900, -97.7338800
Altitude12
CountryUnited States
Start: El Paso (-106.48693, 31.75872)
End: Combes (-97.73388, 26.24869)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 1285 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)26h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)19h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)15h 58m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)13h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)11h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)09h 57m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
28.17 gal
106.65 L · about $106.45
Round trip
$212.91
56.34 gal · 213.3 L
Estimated CO2
250.3 kg one way
Round trip: 500.7 kg / 1104 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $106.45 $212.91
Mid-grade $4.25 $119.78 $239.56
Premium $4.59 $129.33 $258.66
Diesel $3.99 $112.48 $224.97

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 Combes, TX. The current time in El Paso is 12:37:07, although it is 13:37:07 in Combes.

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.