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

The driving distance from El Paso, TX to Greenville, TX is about 685.5 miles (1103.2 km), with a travel time of about 11h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 612.2 miles (985.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 23h 16m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
685.52 mi
11h 38m
Flight
612.19 mi
985.22 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
612.19 mi
Kilometers
985.22 km
Flight Time
01h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
685.52 mi
Kilometers
1103.23 km
Drive Time
11h 38m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 11h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Greenville
Tue, May 26, 9:05 AM CDT
Return by in El Paso
Tue, May 26, 7:43 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave El Paso
2026-05-25T20:27
Arrive Greenville
Tue, May 26, 8:05 AM MDT
Route Timing
11h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
6:38 PM to 8:08 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
12:44 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
Big Spring
TX

City in Texas, United States

From El Paso
342.4 mi
05h 49m
To Greenville
343.1 mi
05h 49m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
89°F
Memorial Day

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
8 to 12 mph SSE
Destination
81°F
Memorial Day

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph ENE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    421.1 mi · 7 hr

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on West Freeway

    15.2 mi · 17 min · West Freeway

  7. 7

    Continue on Tom Landry Freeway

    31 mi · 37 min · Tom Landry Freeway

  8. 8

    Continue on East R L Thornton Freeway

    7.5 mi · 9 min · East R L Thornton Freeway

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on East R L Thornton Freeway

    39.3 mi · 42 min · East R L Thornton Freeway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward SH 34

    1270 ft · 31 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto I-30 Frontage Road

    1686 ft · 34 sec · I-30 Frontage Road

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on I-30 Frontage Road

    1016 ft · 28 sec · I-30 Frontage Road

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Wesley Street

    3 mi · 5 min · Wesley Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Pickett Street

    587 ft · 28 sec · Pickett Street

  15. 15

    Turn right

    9 m · 2 sec

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
16 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
2.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 10 East
588 mi · 86%
East R L Thornton Freeway
46.7 mi · 7%
Tom Landry Freeway
31 mi · 5%
West Freeway
15.2 mi · 2%
Wesley Street
3.01 mi
I-30 Frontage Road
0.51 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

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
11h 38m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
23h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+73.3 mi
612.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Big Spring
05h 49m from El Paso
Leave By
12:44 PM MDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving El Paso and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Greenville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 685.5 miles (1103.2 km) and usually takes 11h 38m 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?

Big Spring is a useful midpoint, sitting about 342.4 miles from El Paso and 343.1 miles from Greenville.

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

The direct path is about 612.2 miles (985.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 73.3 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 $91.41 one way or $182.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 215 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 Greenville, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around El Paso and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Greenville.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between El Paso and Greenville. Straight-line distance: 612.19 mi (985.22 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
Greenville

#2 Greenville

City in Hunt County, Texas, United States

Population29,374
Coordinates33.1384500, -96.1108100
Altitude165
CountryUnited States
Start: El Paso (-106.48693, 31.75872)
End: Greenville (-96.11081, 33.13845)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 1103 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)22h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)17h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)13h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)11h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)09h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)08h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
24.19 gal
91.57 L · about $91.41
Round trip
$182.83
48.38 gal · 183.14 L
Estimated CO2
215 kg one way
Round trip: 430 kg / 948 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $91.41 $182.83
Mid-grade $4.25 $102.86 $205.71
Premium $4.59 $111.06 $222.11
Diesel $3.99 $96.59 $193.18

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 · May 26, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between El Paso, TX and Greenville, TX. The current time in El Paso is 20:27:45, although it is 21:27:45 in Greenville.

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.