How far is El Paso, TX from Gladewater, TX?
The driving distance from El Paso, TX to Gladewater, TX is about 751.4 miles (1209.3 km), with a travel time of about 12h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 677.1 miles (1089.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 25h 10m 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 12h 35m.
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
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City in Mitchell County, Texas
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between El Paso and Gladewater.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between El Paso and Gladewater.
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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 right to continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
22.6 mi · 24 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
13.9 mi · 15 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
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Continue on Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
22 mi · 24 min · Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
90.9 mi · 1 hr 32 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 271: Tyler
1495 ft · 33 sec
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Turn left onto US Highway 271
10.1 mi · 11 min · US Highway 271
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Continue on South Tyler Street
2.7 mi · 3 min · South Tyler Street
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Continue on South Main Street
1780 ft · 25 sec · South Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between El Paso and Gladewater.
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 Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Gladewater.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from El Paso to Gladewater?
The road trip is about 751.4 miles (1209.3 km) and usually takes 12h 35m 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?
Colorado City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 375.2 miles from El Paso and 376.2 miles from Gladewater.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 677.1 miles (1089.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 74.3 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 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 $100.18 one way or $200.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 235.6 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 Gladewater, 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 Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Gladewater.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between El Paso and Gladewater. Straight-line distance: 677.13 mi (1089.74 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 Gladewater
City in Gregg County, Texas, United States
| Population | 6,352 |
| Coordinates | 32.5365300, -94.9427200 |
| Altitude | 111 |
| Country | United States |
End: Gladewater (-94.94272, 32.53653)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 1209 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 25h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 18h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 15h 01m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 12h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 10h 44m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 09h 22m |
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 | $100.18 | $200.36 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $112.72 | $225.44 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $121.71 | $243.41 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $105.85 | $211.71 |
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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