How far is El Paso, TX from Gorman, TX?
The driving distance from El Paso, TX to Gorman, TX is about 525.8 miles (846.2 km), with a travel time of about 08h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 459 miles (738.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 17h 38m 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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Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between El Paso and Gorman.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between El Paso and Gorman.
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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
340.2 mi · 5 hr 37 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SH 6: Eastland, Gorman, De Leon
1333 ft · 46 sec
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Turn straight onto Interstate 20
139 m · 17 sec · Interstate 20
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Turn right onto State Highway 6
4.3 mi · 6 min · State Highway 6
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Continue on North Highway 6
13.4 mi · 20 min · North Highway 6
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Turn left onto Kent Street
18 m · 1 sec · Kent Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Kent Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between El Paso and Gorman.
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
340 mi · 05h 37m
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 Gorman.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from El Paso to Gorman?
The road trip is about 525.8 miles (846.2 km) and usually takes 08h 49m 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?
Monahans is a useful midpoint, sitting about 262.7 miles from El Paso and 263.2 miles from Gorman.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 459 miles (738.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 66.8 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 $70.14 one way or $140.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 164.9 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 Gorman, 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 Gorman.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between El Paso and Gorman. Straight-line distance: 459.04 mi (738.75 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 Gorman
City in Eastland County, Texas, United States
| Population | 1,033 |
| Coordinates | 32.2137500, -98.6706100 |
| Altitude | 443 |
| Country | United States |
End: Gorman (-98.67061, 32.21375)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 846 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 17h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 13h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 10h 30m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 08h 45m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 07h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 06h 33m |
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 | $70.14 | $140.28 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $78.92 | $157.83 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $85.21 | $170.42 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $74.11 | $148.22 |
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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