How far is El Paso, TX from Gardendale, TX?
The driving distance from El Paso, TX to Gardendale, TX is about 297.9 miles (479.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 57m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 241.6 miles (388.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 54m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 57m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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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 left
112 mi · 1 hr 46 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 20 Business East, FM 1936: Odessa
713 ft · 12 sec
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Merge slight left onto West Highway 80
1.3 mi · 1 min · West Highway 80
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Continue on West 2nd Street
726 ft · 14 sec · West 2nd Street
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Turn left onto TX 302 West, Loop 338 North
1829 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left onto Northwest Loop 338
9.8 mi · 11 min · Northwest Loop 338
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Take the exit slight right toward US 385: Odessa, Andrews
2286 ft · 1 min
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Turn left
2.5 mi · 3 min
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Turn right onto East Cottonwood Road
2.1 mi · 4 min · East Cottonwood Road
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Turn left onto North Aster Avenue
1 mi · 3 min · North Aster Avenue
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Turn right onto East Goldenrod Drive
3081 ft · 1 min · East Goldenrod Drive
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Turn left onto North Gardendale Avenue
43 m · 6 sec · North Gardendale Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Gardendale Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between El Paso and Gardendale.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 10 East
Merge slight left
167 mi · 02h 43m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Sunny leaving El Paso and Showers And Thunderstorms 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 297.9 miles (479.5 km) and usually takes 04h 57m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Van Horn is a useful midpoint, sitting about 148.8 miles from El Paso and 149.1 miles from Gardendale.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 241.6 miles (388.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 56.3 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 8:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:06 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $40.35 one way or $80.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 93.4 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 Sunny around El Paso and Showers And Thunderstorms near Gardendale.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between El Paso and Gardendale. Straight-line distance: 241.59 mi (388.8 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
Located in Ector County, Texas, this census-designated place is situated in the semi-arid Permian Basin region at an elevation of 2966 feet.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 32.0204000, -102.3801500 |
| Altitude | 904 |
| Country | United States |
End: Gardendale (-102.38015, 32.0204)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 480 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 55m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 57m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 57m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 43m |
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 | $3.84 | $40.35 | $80.70 |
| Mid-grade | $4.35 | $45.69 | $91.37 |
| Premium | $4.72 | $49.64 | $99.28 |
| Diesel | $5.78 | $60.71 | $121.41 |
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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