How far is El Paso, TX from Gardendale, TX?
The driving distance from El Paso, TX to Gardendale, TX is about 629.8 miles (1013.5 km), with a travel time of about 10h 15m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 488.6 miles (786.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 20h 31m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MST.
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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 10h 15m.
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 Pecos County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between El Paso and Gardendale.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between El Paso and Gardendale.
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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
2224 ft · 41 sec · Interstate 10 West
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Turn right onto North Loop 1604 West
3234 ft · 1 min · North Loop 1604 West
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Take the ramp slight left toward Loop 1604 West
1157 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left onto Anderson Loop
24.4 mi · 29 min · Anderson Loop
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Turn right onto Interstate 35 South
940 ft · 20 sec · Interstate 35 South
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 35 South
1153 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail
66.7 mi · 1 hr 7 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Purple Heart Trail
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between El Paso and Gardendale.
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 Cloudy leaving El Paso and Mostly Sunny near Gardendale.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from El Paso to Gardendale?
The road trip is about 629.8 miles (1013.5 km) and usually takes 10h 15m 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 314.6 miles from El Paso and 315.2 miles from Gardendale.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 488.6 miles (786.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 141.2 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 MST. 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 $79.57 one way or $159.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 197.5 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 Gardendale, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around El Paso and Mostly Sunny near Gardendale.
Stop Ideas Near Iraan
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 Iraan.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between El Paso and Gardendale. Straight-line distance: 488.63 mi (786.37 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 Gardendale
Gardendale is a place in Texas, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 28.5169300, -99.2161400 |
| Altitude | 180 |
| Country | United States |
End: Gardendale (-99.21614, 28.51693)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 1013 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 20h 58m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 15h 44m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 12h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 10h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 08h 59m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 07h 51m |
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 | $3.58 | $79.57 | $159.14 |
| Mid-grade | $4.09 | $90.97 | $181.94 |
| Premium | $4.47 | $99.37 | $198.74 |
| Diesel | $5.68 | $126.25 | $252.51 |
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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