How far is El Paso, TX from Gainesville, TX?
The driving distance from El Paso, TX to Gainesville, TX is about 666.4 miles (1072.4 km), with a travel time of about 11h 11m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 558.7 miles (899.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 22h 22m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 11h 11m.
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
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between El Paso and Gainesville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between El Paso and Gainesville.
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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 left
421.1 mi · 7 hr
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Keep slight left to continue on West Freeway
5.6 mi · 6 min · West Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 820 North
1.4 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Jim Wright Freeway
12.5 mi · 14 min · Jim Wright Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 35W, US 287: Denton, Fort Worth
1680 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 35W North, US 287 North: Denton
1816 ft · 35 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 35W North, US 287 North: Denton
1 km · 47 sec
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Merge slight right onto North Freeway
2010 ft · 26 sec · North Freeway
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Take the exit slight left toward I 35W Express North
879 ft · 10 sec
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Merge slight left onto I 35W TEXpress
9 mi · 9 min · I 35W TEXpress
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Merge slight right onto North Freeway
17.8 mi · 19 min · North Freeway
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Merge slight left
2185 ft · 27 sec
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Continue straight
25.4 mi · 26 min
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Take the exit slight right toward FM 1306
589 ft · 20 sec
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Turn slight left onto South Interstate 35
1.9 mi · 3 min · South Interstate 35
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Continue straight
1 mi · 1 min
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Turn right onto West California Street
1 mi · 2 min · West California Street
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Turn left onto North Grand Avenue
637 ft · 13 sec · North Grand Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Grand Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between El Paso and Gainesville.
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 left
421 mi · 07h 00m
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 Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Gainesville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from El Paso to Gainesville?
The road trip is about 666.4 miles (1072.4 km) and usually takes 11h 11m 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?
Stanton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 332.9 miles from El Paso and 333.4 miles from Gainesville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 558.7 miles (899.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 107.7 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 $88.84 one way or $177.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 208.9 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 Gainesville, 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 then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Gainesville.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between El Paso and Gainesville. Straight-line distance: 558.76 mi (899.23 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 Gainesville
City in Texas, United States
| Population | 16,876 |
| Coordinates | 33.6259400, -97.1333500 |
| Altitude | 229 |
| Country | United States |
End: Gainesville (-97.13335, 33.62594)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 1072 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 22h 12m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 16h 39m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 13h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 11h 06m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 09h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 08h 18m |
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 | $88.84 | $177.69 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $99.96 | $199.93 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $107.93 | $215.87 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $93.88 | $187.75 |
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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