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

The driving distance from El Paso, TX to Florence, TX is about 573.7 miles (923.3 km), with a travel time of about 09h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 517 miles (832 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 19h 52m 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
573.72 mi
09h 56m
Flight
516.99 mi
832.01 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
516.99 mi
Kilometers
832.01 km
Flight Time
01h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
573.72 mi
Kilometers
923.31 km
Drive Time
09h 56m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 09h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Florence
Thu, Apr 23, 3:48 PM CDT
Return by in El Paso
Fri, Apr 24, 12:45 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave El Paso
2026-04-23T04:52
Arrive Florence
Thu, Apr 23, 2:48 PM MDT
Route Timing
09h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
4:56 PM to 6:26 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
4:08 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
286.5 mi
04h 58m
To Florence
287.2 mi
04h 58m

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
83°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 Florence.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    269 mi · 4 hr 12 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward US 83 North, US 377: Junction, Menard

    1350 ft · 41 sec

  7. 7

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    1.4 km · 1 min · North Main Street

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right

    24.8 mi · 36 min

  9. 9

    Continue on United States Highway 377

    1524 ft · 26 sec · United States Highway 377

  10. 10

    Continue on US Highway 377

    11.2 mi · 17 min · US Highway 377

  11. 11

    Turn slight right

    4.2 mi · 7 min

  12. 12

    Turn right onto North US Highway 87

    3093 ft · 45 sec · North US Highway 87

  13. 13

    Continue on Fort McKavitt Street

    1.3 km · 56 sec · Fort McKavitt Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Austin Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Austin Street

  15. 15

    Continue on East State Highway 29

    62.5 mi · 1 hr 15 min · East State Highway 29

  16. 16

    Continue on West Polk Street

    1.8 mi · 3 min · West Polk Street

  17. 17

    Continue on East State Highway 29

    9 mi · 11 min · East State Highway 29

  18. 18

    Turn left onto North Grange Street

    916 ft · 22 sec · North Grange Street

  19. 19

    Keep slight right

    6.4 mi · 8 min

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on East RM 243

    5.5 mi · 7 min · East RM 243

  21. 21

    Continue on East Ranch Road 243

    2916 ft · 44 sec · East Ranch Road 243

  22. 22

    Turn right onto North US Highway 183

    941 ft · 18 sec · North US Highway 183

  23. 23

    Turn left onto State Highway 138

    6.4 mi · 7 min · State Highway 138

  24. 24

    Turn right

    1.5 km · 2 min

  25. 25

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    33 m · 3 sec · East Main Street

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
26 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
4.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 10 East
436 mi · 76%
East State Highway 29
71.5 mi · 12%
North Main Street
25.7 mi · 4%
US Highway 377
11.2 mi · 2%
North Grange Street
6.58 mi · 1%
State Highway 138
6.37 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 10 East

Keep slight right

269 mi · 04h 12m

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
09h 56m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
19h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+56.7 mi
517 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Iraan
04h 58m from El Paso
Leave By
4:08 PM MDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving El Paso and Mostly Cloudy near Florence.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 573.7 miles (923.3 km) and usually takes 09h 56m 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 286.5 miles from El Paso and 287.2 miles from Florence.

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

The direct path is about 517 miles (832 km), while the road route adds roughly 56.7 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 $76.49 one way or $152.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 179.9 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 Florence, 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 Florence.

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 Florence. Straight-line distance: 516.99 mi (832.01 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
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#2 Florence

City in Texas, United States

Population1,304
Coordinates30.8413000, -97.7936300
Altitude303
CountryUnited States
Start: El Paso (-106.48693, 31.75872)
End: Florence (-97.79363, 30.8413)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 923 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)19h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)14h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)11h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)09h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)08h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)07h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
20.24 gal
76.63 L · about $76.49
Round trip
$152.97
40.48 gal · 153.26 L
Estimated CO2
179.9 kg one way
Round trip: 359.7 kg / 793 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $76.49 $152.97
Mid-grade $4.25 $86.06 $172.12
Premium $4.59 $92.92 $185.84
Diesel $3.99 $80.82 $161.64

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 Florence, TX. The current time in El Paso is 04:52:26, although it is 05:52:26 in Florence.

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.