How far is El Paso, TX from Graham, TX?

The driving distance from El Paso, TX to Graham, TX is about 543.8 miles (875.2 km), with a travel time of about 09h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 469.8 miles (756 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 19h 00m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
543.82 mi
09h 30m
Flight
469.75 mi
755.99 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
469.75 mi
Kilometers
755.99 km
Flight Time
00h 56m

Driving Distance

Road route
543.82 mi
Kilometers
875.2 km
Drive Time
09h 30m

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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 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Graham
Thu, Apr 23, 9:41 AM CDT
Return by in El Paso
Thu, Apr 23, 6:11 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave El Paso
2026-04-22T23:10
Arrive Graham
Thu, Apr 23, 8:41 AM MDT
Route Timing
09h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
4:30 PM to 6:00 PM CDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
5:00 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in El Paso
8:00 PM MDT
Overnight-style route

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.

Mid-route stop
West Odessa
TX

Census designated place

From El Paso
271.7 mi
04h 45m
To Graham
272.2 mi
04h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
7 to 18 mph WSW
Destination
85°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between El Paso and Graham.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between El Paso and Graham.

  1. 1

    Start on North Mesa Street

    1071 ft · 24 sec · North Mesa Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Franklin Avenue

    995 ft · 26 sec · East Franklin Avenue

  3. 3

    Take the ramp straight toward I 10 East

    2078 ft · 51 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    166.8 mi · 2 hr 43 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight left

    286.7 mi · 4 hr 43 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward SH 351: Abilene Christian University, Albany

    633 ft · 16 sec

  7. 7

    Turn straight onto East Stamford Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · East Stamford Street

  8. 8

    Continue on East Stamford Street

    2766 ft · 57 sec · East Stamford Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Highway 351

    23.6 mi · 35 min · Highway 351

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto West US Highway 180

    7.1 mi · 11 min · West US Highway 180

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    26.9 mi · 42 min

  12. 12

    Turn left onto State Highway 67

    29.9 mi · 30 min · State Highway 67

  13. 13

    Turn slight right onto 4th Street

    2851 ft · 1 min · 4th Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Elm Street

    12 m · 1 sec · Elm Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Elm Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between El Paso and Graham.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
15 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
2.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 10 East
454 mi · 83%
West US Highway 180
34 mi · 6%
State Highway 67
29.9 mi · 6%
Highway 351
23.6 mi · 4%
East Stamford Street
1.33 mi
4th Street
0.54 mi
Longest Stretch

I 10 East

Keep slight left

287 mi · 04h 43m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
09h 30m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
19h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+74 mi
469.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
West Odessa
04h 45m from El Paso
Leave By
5:00 PM MDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving El Paso and Mostly Cloudy near Graham.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from El Paso to Graham?

The road trip is about 543.8 miles (875.2 km) and usually takes 09h 30m 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?

West Odessa is a useful midpoint, sitting about 271.7 miles from El Paso and 272.2 miles from Graham.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 469.8 miles (756 km), while the road route adds roughly 74 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 $72.52 one way or $145.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 170.5 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 Graham, 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 Mostly Cloudy near Graham.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between El Paso and Graham. Straight-line distance: 469.75 mi (755.99 km).

El Paso

#1 El Paso

The twenty-third most populous city in the United States and the center of the El Paso metropolitan area.

Population681,534
Coordinates31.7587200, -106.4869300
Altitude1133
CountryUnited States
Graham

#2 Graham

City in north central Texas

Population8,568
Coordinates33.1070600, -98.5895000
Altitude319
CountryUnited States
Start: El Paso (-106.48693, 31.75872)
End: Graham (-98.5895, 33.10706)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 875 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)18h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)13h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)10h 52m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)09h 03m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)07h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)06h 47m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
19.19 gal
72.64 L · about $72.52
Round trip
$145.04
38.38 gal · 145.28 L
Estimated CO2
170.5 kg one way
Round trip: 341.1 kg / 752 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $72.52 $145.04
Mid-grade $4.25 $81.60 $163.19
Premium $4.59 $88.10 $176.20
Diesel $3.99 $76.63 $153.25

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Texas · Apr 23, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between El Paso, TX and Graham, TX. The current time in El Paso is 23:10:58, although it is 00:10:58 in Graham.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.