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

The driving distance from El Paso, TX to Crosby, TX is about 767.7 miles (1235.5 km), with a travel time of about 12h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 689.3 miles (1109.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 25h 36m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MST.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
767.72 mi
12h 48m
Flight
689.35 mi
1109.4 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
689.35 mi
Kilometers
1109.4 km
Flight Time
01h 23m

Driving Distance

Road route
767.72 mi
Kilometers
1235.53 km
Drive Time
12h 48m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 12h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Crosby
Tue, Nov 10, 1:32 AM CST
Return by in El Paso
Tue, Nov 10, 1:20 PM MST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave El Paso
2026-11-09T11:44
Arrive Crosby
Tue, Nov 10, 12:32 AM MST
Route Timing
12h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MST
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
7:48 PM to 9:18 PM CST

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
10:24 AM MST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in El Paso
8:00 PM MST
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
383.2 mi
06h 24m
To Crosby
384.5 mi
06h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Today

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, Nov 9 11:00 AM MST
Wind
2 mph SSE
Destination
66°F
Today

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Mon, Nov 9 10:00 AM CST
Wind
0 to 5 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    5.4 mi · 6 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward Frontage Road

    3038 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto Interstate 10 West

    2629 ft · 54 sec · Interstate 10 West

  9. 9

    Turn left onto North Loop 1604 West

    2164 ft · 43 sec · North Loop 1604 West

  10. 10

    Take the ramp straight toward Loop 1604 East

    554 ft · 14 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Anderson Loop

    25.4 mi · 29 min · Anderson Loop

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Interstate 10 East

    1.5 km · 2 min · Interstate 10 East

  13. 13

    Take the ramp slight left

    852 ft · 21 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto 90th Infantry Division Highway

    14.9 mi · 15 min · 90th Infantry Division Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on I 10 East: Houston, Austin, Waco

    151.1 mi · 2 hr 34 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight left toward I 10 Toll: Katy Tollway

    1548 ft · 22 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Katy Tollway

    3.2 mi · 4 min · Katy Tollway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right

    1092 ft · 15 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight right onto Katy Freeway

    10.9 mi · 14 min · Katy Freeway

  20. 20

    Continue on East Freeway

    5.8 mi · 7 min · East Freeway

  21. 21

    Keep slight right to continue on Crosby Freeway

    4.5 mi · 6 min · Crosby Freeway

  22. 22

    Turn straight onto Crosby Freeway

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Crosby Freeway

  23. 23

    Take the exit straight toward US 90

    1304 ft · 32 sec

  24. 24

    Continue on Crosby Freeway

    8 mi · 9 min · Crosby Freeway

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right toward FM 2100, FM 1942: Crosby

    1745 ft · 45 sec

  26. 26

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · North Main Street

  27. 27

    Turn slight right onto 1st Street

    2491 ft · 1 min · 1st Street

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Runneburg Road

    157 m · 14 sec · Runneburg Road

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Runneburg Road

Car Route Details

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

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
29 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
13
5 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
3.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 10 East
687 mi · 90%
Anderson Loop
25.4 mi · 3%
90th Infantry Division Highway
14.9 mi · 2%
Crosby Freeway
14.2 mi · 2%
Katy Freeway
10.9 mi · 1%
East Freeway
5.79 mi · 1%
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
12h 48m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
25h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+78.4 mi
689.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sonora
06h 24m from El Paso
Leave By
10:24 AM MST
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving El Paso and Chance Rain Showers near Crosby.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 767.7 miles (1235.5 km) and usually takes 12h 48m 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 383.2 miles from El Paso and 384.5 miles from Crosby.

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

The direct path is about 689.3 miles (1109.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 78.4 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 MST. 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 $94.52 one way or $189.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 240.7 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 Crosby, 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 Chance Rain Showers near Crosby.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between El Paso and Crosby. Straight-line distance: 689.35 mi (1109.4 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
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#2 Crosby

Crosby is a place in Texas, United States.

Population0
Coordinates29.9118900, -95.0621500
Altitude14
CountryUnited States
Start: El Paso (-106.48693, 31.75872)
End: Crosby (-95.06215, 29.91189)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 1236 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)25h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)19h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)15h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)12h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)10h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)09h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
27.09 gal
102.55 L · about $94.52
Round trip
$189.03
54.18 gal · 205.1 L
Estimated CO2
240.7 kg one way
Round trip: 481.5 kg / 1062 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.49 $94.52 $189.03
Mid-grade $4.00 $108.28 $216.56
Premium $4.38 $118.52 $237.04
Diesel $5.60 $151.81 $303.62

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 · Nov 09, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between El Paso, TX and Crosby, TX. The current time in El Paso is 11:44:07, although it is 12:44:07 in Crosby.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.