How far is El Paso, TX from Fabens, TX?
The driving distance from El Paso, TX to Fabens, TX is about 32.3 miles (52 km), with a travel time of about 00h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 26.2 miles (42.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 19m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT.
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City in El Paso County, Texas, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between El Paso and Fabens.
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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
29.3 mi · 34 min
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Take the exit slight right toward FM 793: Fabens
1203 ft · 33 sec
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Turn right onto Fabens Road
2 mi · 4 min · Fabens Road
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Turn left
47 m · 11 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between El Paso and Fabens.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
I 10 East
Merge slight left
29.3 mi · 00h 34m
Route Summary
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A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Mostly Cloudy leaving El Paso and Partly Sunny near Fabens.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from El Paso to Fabens?
The road trip is about 32.3 miles (52 km) and usually takes 00h 39m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Socorro is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.2 miles from El Paso and 16.2 miles from Fabens.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 26.2 miles (42.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.1 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:10 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.31 one way or $8.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around El Paso and Partly Sunny near Fabens.
Stop Ideas Near Socorro
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 Socorro.
El Paso (Bus Station), Texas
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between El Paso and Fabens. Straight-line distance: 26.21 mi (42.18 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 Fabens
Census designated place
| Population | 8,257 |
| Coordinates | 31.5023400, -106.1585900 |
| Altitude | 1102 |
| Country | United States |
End: Fabens (-106.15859, 31.50234)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 52 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 24m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.78 | $4.31 | $8.62 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $4.85 | $9.69 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $5.23 | $10.47 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $4.55 | $9.10 |
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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