How far is El Paso, TX from Fulton, TX?
The driving distance from El Paso, TX to Fulton, TX is about 713.5 miles (1148.3 km), with a travel time of about 11h 57m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 620.4 miles (998.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 23h 54m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 11h 57m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between El Paso and Fulton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between El Paso and Fulton.
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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
363.5 mi · 5 hr 45 min
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Keep slight right
17.4 mi · 20 min
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Keep slight right to continue on McDermott Freeway
1.7 mi · 2 min · McDermott Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Santa Rosa Street, Downtown
2505 ft · 1 min
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Turn straight onto North Pecos-La Trinidad
804 ft · 16 sec · North Pecos-La Trinidad
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Keep slight right to continue on North Pecos-La Trinidad
2963 ft · 1 min · North Pecos-La Trinidad
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Turn left onto Dolorosa Street
2725 ft · 1 min · Dolorosa Street
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Continue on West Market Street
1893 ft · 42 sec · West Market Street
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Continue on East Market Street
2143 ft · 41 sec · East Market Street
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Turn right onto Tower of the Americas Way
957 ft · 21 sec · Tower of the Americas Way
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 37 South, US 281 South
1374 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left onto William J Bordelon Freeway
1.4 mi · 2 min · William J Bordelon Freeway
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Continue on Lucian Adams Freeway
108.5 mi · 1 hr 50 min · Lucian Adams Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward TX 188, Sinton, Rockport
1068 ft · 26 sec
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Continue on Interstate Highway 37 Access Road
565 ft · 13 sec · Interstate Highway 37 Access Road
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Turn left
40.5 mi · 54 min
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Turn left onto FM 1069 North
5 mi · 6 min · FM 1069 North
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Continue on West Market Street
1.3 km · 1 min · West Market Street
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Take the ramp left
2903 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto State Highway 35 Bypass
2 mi · 2 min · State Highway 35 Bypass
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Keep slight right to continue on State Highway 35 Bypass
630 ft · 8 sec · State Highway 35 Bypass
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Turn straight onto FM 3036
1.3 mi · 2 min · FM 3036
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Turn right onto State Highway 35 North
8 m · 1 sec · State Highway 35 North
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · State Highway 35 North
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between El Paso and Fulton.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
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.
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 Mostly Sunny near Fulton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from El Paso to Fulton?
The road trip is about 713.5 miles (1148.3 km) and usually takes 11h 57m 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?
Ozona is a useful midpoint, sitting about 356.6 miles from El Paso and 356.9 miles from Fulton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 620.4 miles (998.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 93.1 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 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 $95.16 one way or $190.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 223.8 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 Fulton, 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 Sunny near Fulton.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between El Paso and Fulton. Straight-line distance: 620.4 mi (998.43 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 Fulton
Town in Aransas County, Texas, United States
| Population | 1,480 |
| Coordinates | 28.0614000, -97.0411000 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| Country | United States |
End: Fulton (-97.0411, 28.0614)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 1148 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 23h 46m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 17h 50m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 14h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 11h 53m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 10h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 08h 54m |
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 | $95.16 | $190.31 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $107.07 | $214.13 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $115.60 | $231.20 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $100.54 | $201.09 |
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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