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

The driving distance from El Paso, TX to Dilley, TX is about 618.7 miles (995.7 km), with a travel time of about 10h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 486.1 miles (782.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 20h 12m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
618.7 mi
10h 06m
Flight
486.1 mi
782.3 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
486.1 mi
Kilometers
782.3 km
Flight Time
00h 58m

Driving Distance

Road route
618.7 mi
Kilometers
995.7 km
Drive Time
10h 06m

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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 10h 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dilley
Thu, Apr 23, 8:01 AM CDT
Return by in El Paso
Thu, Apr 23, 5:08 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave El Paso
2026-04-22T20:55
Arrive Dilley
Thu, Apr 23, 7:01 AM MDT
Route Timing
10h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
5:06 PM to 6:36 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
3:48 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
Iraan
TX

City in Pecos County, Texas, United States

From El Paso
309.1 mi
05h 03m
To Dilley
309.6 mi
05h 03m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
7 to 18 mph WSW
Destination
85°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    2224 ft · 41 sec · Interstate 10 West

  9. 9

    Turn right onto North Loop 1604 West

    3234 ft · 1 min · North Loop 1604 West

  10. 10

    Take the ramp slight left toward Loop 1604 West

    1157 ft · 28 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Anderson Loop

    24.4 mi · 29 min · Anderson Loop

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Interstate 35 South

    940 ft · 20 sec · Interstate 35 South

  13. 13

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 35 South

    1153 ft · 28 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail

    52.9 mi · 53 min · Purple Heart Trail

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward Dilley

    1564 ft · 38 sec

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto South I 35 Access Road West

    707 ft · 24 sec · South I 35 Access Road West

  17. 17

    Turn left

    2.4 mi · 4 min

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
2.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 10 East
536 mi · 87%
Purple Heart Trail
53.2 mi · 9%
Anderson Loop
24.4 mi · 4%
North Loop 1604 West
0.61 mi
Frontage Road
0.58 mi
Interstate 10 West
0.42 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
10h 06m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
20h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+132.6 mi
486.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Iraan
05h 03m from El Paso
Leave By
3:48 PM MDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving El Paso and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Dilley.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 618.7 miles (995.7 km) and usually takes 10h 06m 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?

Iraan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 309.1 miles from El Paso and 309.6 miles from Dilley.

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

The direct path is about 486.1 miles (782.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 132.6 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 $82.50 one way or $164.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 194 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 Dilley, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around El Paso and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Dilley.

Stop Ideas Near Iraan

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Iraan, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Iraan.

RAIL

Sanderson

99 mi away
201 West Downey Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between El Paso and Dilley. Straight-line distance: 486.1 mi (782.3 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
Dilley

#2 Dilley

City in Frio County, Texas, United States

Population4,527
Coordinates28.6674800, -99.1705900
Altitude171
CountryUnited States
Start: El Paso (-106.48693, 31.75872)
End: Dilley (-99.17059, 28.66748)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 996 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)20h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)15h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)12h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)10h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)08h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)07h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
21.83 gal
82.64 L · about $82.50
Round trip
$164.99
43.66 gal · 165.28 L
Estimated CO2
194 kg one way
Round trip: 388 kg / 855 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $82.50 $164.99
Mid-grade $4.25 $92.82 $185.64
Premium $4.59 $100.22 $200.44
Diesel $3.99 $87.17 $174.33

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 Dilley, TX. The current time in El Paso is 20:55:21, although it is 21:55:21 in Dilley.

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.