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

The driving distance from El Paso, TX to DeCordova, TX is about 585.5 miles (942.2 km), with a travel time of about 10h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 516.5 miles (831.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 20h 19m 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
585.47 mi
10h 09m
Flight
516.56 mi
831.33 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
516.56 mi
Kilometers
831.33 km
Flight Time
01h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
585.47 mi
Kilometers
942.22 km
Drive Time
10h 09m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 10h 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in DeCordova
Thu, Apr 23, 12:48 PM CDT
Return by in El Paso
Thu, Apr 23, 9:58 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave El Paso
2026-04-23T01:38
Arrive DeCordova
Thu, Apr 23, 11:48 AM MDT
Route Timing
10h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
5:10 PM to 6:40 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
3:40 PM 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
Odessa
TX

The second most populous city in Ector County, Texas.

From El Paso
292.4 mi
05h 04m
To DeCordova
293 mi
05h 04m

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
82°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 left

    380.5 mi · 6 hr 17 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward FM 4: Palo Pinto, Santo-Lipan

    701 ft · 20 sec

  7. 7

    Turn straight onto I-20 Service Road

    1185 ft · 35 sec · I-20 Service Road

  8. 8

    Turn right onto South FM 4

    10 mi · 18 min · South FM 4

  9. 9

    Continue on Lipan Highway

    2729 ft · 55 sec · Lipan Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on West Lipan Drive

    1.3 mi · 2 min · West Lipan Drive

  11. 11

    Continue on Lipan Highway

    17.5 mi · 31 min · Lipan Highway

  12. 12

    Turn right onto North Houston Street

    2244 ft · 52 sec · North Houston Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto East Pearl Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · East Pearl Street

  14. 14

    Merge slight right onto East US Highway 377

    2.1 mi · 3 min · East US Highway 377

  15. 15

    Turn right

    1.9 mi · 3 min

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Acton School Road

    1 km · 2 min · Acton School Road

  17. 17

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Cimmaron Trail

    1.1 km · 2 min · Cimmaron Trail

  18. 18

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Fairway Drive

    1433 ft · 43 sec · Fairway Drive

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Country Club Drive

    39 m · 6 sec · Country Club Drive

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Country Club Drive

Car Route Details

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

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
20 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
3.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 10 East
548 mi · 94%
Lipan Highway
18 mi · 3%
South FM 4
9.96 mi · 2%
East US Highway 377
2.14 mi
East Pearl Street
1.65 mi
West Lipan Drive
1.34 mi
Longest Stretch

I 10 East

Keep slight left

381 mi · 06h 17m

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
10h 09m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
20h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+69 mi
516.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Odessa
05h 04m from El Paso
Leave By
3:40 PM MDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving El Paso and Mostly Cloudy near DeCordova.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 585.5 miles (942.2 km) and usually takes 10h 09m 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?

Odessa is a useful midpoint, sitting about 292.4 miles from El Paso and 293 miles from DeCordova.

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

The direct path is about 516.5 miles (831.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 69 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 $78.07 one way or $156.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 183.6 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 DeCordova, 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 Cloudy near DeCordova.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between El Paso and DeCordova. Straight-line distance: 516.56 mi (831.33 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
DeCordova

#2 DeCordova

City in Hood County, Texas, United States

Population3,108
Coordinates32.4298600, -97.6950300
Altitude213
CountryUnited States
Start: El Paso (-106.48693, 31.75872)
End: DeCordova (-97.69503, 32.42986)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 942 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)19h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)14h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)11h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)09h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)08h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)07h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
20.66 gal
78.2 L · about $78.07
Round trip
$156.15
41.32 gal · 156.4 L
Estimated CO2
183.6 kg one way
Round trip: 367.2 kg / 810 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $78.07 $156.15
Mid-grade $4.25 $87.85 $175.69
Premium $4.59 $94.85 $189.70
Diesel $3.99 $82.50 $164.99

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 DeCordova, TX. The current time in El Paso is 01:38:12, although it is 02:38:12 in DeCordova.

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.