How far is El Paso, TX from Elm Creek, TX?
The driving distance from El Paso, TX to Elm Creek, TX is about 477.6 miles (768.7 km), with a travel time of about 08h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 412.8 miles (664.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 16h 51m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Drive time stays fixed at 08h 25m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
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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 Elm Creek.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between El Paso and Elm Creek.
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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
70.3 mi · 1 hr 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 285: Pecos, Sanderson
1390 ft · 34 sec
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Continue on Interstate 10 West
774 ft · 21 sec · Interstate 10 West
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Take the ramp slight right
48 m · 4 sec
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Merge slight left onto North US Highway 285
2.1 mi · 3 min · North US Highway 285
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Turn right onto North Alamo Street
1715 ft · 30 sec · North Alamo Street
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Continue on Sanderson Highway
63.5 mi · 1 hr 12 min · Sanderson Highway
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At the end of the road, turn left onto West Oak Street
2.1 mi · 2 min · West Oak Street
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Continue on US Highway 90 East
113.2 mi · 2 hr 8 min · US Highway 90 East
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Take the exit left
12 mi · 13 min
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At the end of the road, turn left
45.5 mi · 52 min
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Turn left onto Deer Run Lane
2108 ft · 2 min · Deer Run Lane
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Continue on Deer Run Boulevard
1165 ft · 57 sec · Deer Run Boulevard
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Turn left onto Short Street
60 m · 9 sec · Short Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Short Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between El Paso and Elm Creek.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 10 East
Merge slight left
167 mi · 02h 43m
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 Partly Sunny near Elm Creek.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from El Paso to Elm Creek?
The road trip is about 477.6 miles (768.7 km) and usually takes 08h 25m 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?
Fort Stockton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 238.7 miles from El Paso and 238.9 miles from Elm Creek.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 412.8 miles (664.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 64.8 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 $63.68 one way or $127.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 149.7 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 Elm Creek, 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 Partly Sunny near Elm Creek.
Stop Ideas Near Fort Stockton
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Fort Stockton.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between El Paso and Elm Creek. Straight-line distance: 412.83 mi (664.38 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 Elm Creek
City in Buffalo County, Nebraska, United States of America
| Population | 2,469 |
| Coordinates | 28.7744200, -100.4917400 |
| Altitude | 229 |
| Country | United States |
End: Elm Creek (-100.49174, 28.77442)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 769 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 15h 54m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 11h 56m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 09h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 07h 57m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 06h 49m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 05h 57m |
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 | $63.68 | $127.35 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $71.65 | $143.29 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $77.36 | $154.72 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $67.28 | $134.56 |
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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