How far is El Paso, TX from Garden Ridge, TX?
The driving distance from El Paso, TX to Garden Ridge, TX is about 558 miles (898 km), with a travel time of about 09h 06m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 507.6 miles (816.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 18h 13m 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.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 09h 06m.
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.
City in Upton County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Patchy Fog then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between El Paso and Garden Ridge.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between El Paso and Garden Ridge.
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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
5.4 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Frontage Road
3038 ft · 1 min
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Turn straight onto Interstate 10 West
2629 ft · 54 sec · Interstate 10 West
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Turn left onto North Loop 1604 West
2164 ft · 43 sec · North Loop 1604 West
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Take the ramp straight toward Loop 1604 East
554 ft · 14 sec
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Merge slight left onto Anderson Loop
14.6 mi · 16 min · Anderson Loop
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Take the exit slight right toward FM 2252: Nacogdoches Road
1302 ft · 32 sec
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Turn straight onto North Loop 1604 East
1487 ft · 30 sec · North Loop 1604 East
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Turn left onto Nacogdoches Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · Nacogdoches Road
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Continue on Farm-to-Market Road 2252
1.8 mi · 3 min · Farm-to-Market Road 2252
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Turn left onto Bat Cave Road
1.1 km · 3 min · Bat Cave Road
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Turn right onto Blazing Star Trail
1605 ft · 1 min · Blazing Star Trail
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Turn left onto Grass Creek Road
967 ft · 43 sec · Grass Creek Road
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Continue on Bluebell Drive
140 m · 20 sec · Bluebell Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Bluebell Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between El Paso and Garden Ridge.
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 then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving El Paso and Patchy Fog then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Garden Ridge.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from El Paso to Garden Ridge?
The road trip is about 558 miles (898 km) and usually takes 09h 06m 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?
McCamey is a useful midpoint, sitting about 278.7 miles from El Paso and 279.2 miles from Garden Ridge.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 507.6 miles (816.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 50.4 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 $74.41 one way or $148.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 175 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 Garden Ridge, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around El Paso and Patchy Fog then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Garden Ridge.
Stop Ideas Near McCamey
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 McCamey.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between El Paso and Garden Ridge. Straight-line distance: 507.6 mi (816.91 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 Garden Ridge
City in Comal County, Texas, United States
| Population | 4,266 |
| Coordinates | 29.6346700, -98.3052900 |
| Altitude | 272 |
| Country | United States |
End: Garden Ridge (-98.30529, 29.63467)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 898 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 18h 35m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 13h 57m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 11h 09m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 09h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 07h 58m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 06h 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 | $74.41 | $148.82 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $83.72 | $167.44 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $90.40 | $180.79 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $78.62 | $157.24 |
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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