How far is El Paso, TX from Danbury, TX?
The driving distance from El Paso, TX to Danbury, TX is about 789 miles (1269.7 km), with a travel time of about 13h 14m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 685.6 miles (1103.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 26h 29m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 13h 14m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between El Paso and Danbury.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between El Paso and Danbury.
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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
152.5 mi · 2 hr 36 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Sam Houston Tollway
2115 ft · 52 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on SHT South
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto West Sam Houston Tollway North
1.4 mi · 2 min · West Sam Houston Tollway North
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Keep slight left to continue on West Sam Houston Tollway South
5.6 mi · 6 min · West Sam Houston Tollway South
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Continue on West Sam Houston Parkway South
1.9 mi · 2 min · West Sam Houston Parkway South
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Continue on South Sam Houston Tollway West
10.4 mi · 12 min · South Sam Houston Tollway West
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Take the exit slight right toward TX 288 Toll North, TX 288 South: Downtown, Lake Jackson, Freeport
2365 ft · 58 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on TX 288 Toll South, TX 288 South: Lake Jackson, Freeport
1917 ft · 47 sec
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Continue on South Freeway
1077 ft · 15 sec · South Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on TX 288 Toll South
900 ft · 13 sec
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Merge slight left
5 mi · 6 min
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Merge slight right onto South Freeway
1312 ft · 17 sec · South Freeway
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Continue on Nolan Ryan Expressway
17.9 mi · 20 min · Nolan Ryan Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward TX 288 Business South: Angleton
1845 ft · 51 sec
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Turn left onto North Business State Highway 288
2.9 mi · 4 min · North Business State Highway 288
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Continue on North Velasco Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · North Velasco Street
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Turn left onto FM 523
2.5 mi · 4 min · FM 523
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Turn left onto East Mulberry Street
3.8 mi · 6 min · East Mulberry Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
1.6 mi · 3 min · Main Street
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Turn left onto 5th Street
18 m · 2 sec · 5th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 5th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between El Paso and Danbury.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving El Paso and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Danbury.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from El Paso to Danbury?
The road trip is about 789 miles (1269.7 km) and usually takes 13h 14m 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 394.1 miles from El Paso and 394.8 miles from Danbury.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 685.6 miles (1103.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 103.4 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 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 $105.21 one way or $210.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 247.4 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 Danbury, 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 Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Danbury.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between El Paso and Danbury. Straight-line distance: 685.65 mi (1103.44 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 Danbury
City in Texas
| Population | 1,757 |
| Coordinates | 29.2283000, -95.3449400 |
| Altitude | 7 |
| Country | United States |
End: Danbury (-95.34494, 29.2283)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 1270 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 26h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 19h 43m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 15h 46m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 13h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 11h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 09h 50m |
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 | $105.21 | $210.41 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $118.38 | $236.75 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $127.81 | $255.63 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $111.17 | $222.33 |
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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