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

The driving distance from El Paso, TX to Groveton, TX is about 770.6 miles (1240.2 km), with a travel time of about 13h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 671.5 miles (1080.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 27h 07m 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
770.65 mi
13h 33m
Flight
671.43 mi
1080.56 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
671.43 mi
Kilometers
1080.56 km
Flight Time
01h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
770.65 mi
Kilometers
1240.24 km
Drive Time
13h 33m

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Drive time stays fixed at 13h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Groveton
Thu, May 7, 11:17 AM CDT
Return by in El Paso
Thu, May 7, 11:51 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave El Paso
2026-05-06T20:44
Arrive Groveton
Thu, May 7, 10:17 AM MDT
Route Timing
13h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
8:34 PM to 10:04 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
8:52 AM 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
Sonora
TX

City in Texas

From El Paso
384.9 mi
06h 46m
To Groveton
385.7 mi
06h 46m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Wed, May 6 3:00 PM MDT
Wind
12 mph W
Destination
61°F
Tonight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, May 6 9:00 PM CDT
Wind
5 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 right

    290.2 mi · 4 hr 32 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward US 290 East: Fredericksburg

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  7. 7

    Continue on US Highway 290

    39 mi · 42 min · US Highway 290

  8. 8

    Continue on West Main Street

    3.5 mi · 8 min · West Main Street

  9. 9

    Continue on East US Highway 290

    27.2 mi · 31 min · East US Highway 290

  10. 10

    Continue on West Main Street

    1 mi · 2 min · West Main Street

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right

    724 ft · 19 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto South US Highway 281

    5.4 mi · 6 min · South US Highway 281

  13. 13

    Turn slight left onto East US Highway 290

    30.9 mi · 38 min · East US Highway 290

  14. 14

    Continue on West US Highway 290

    1424 ft · 18 sec · West US Highway 290

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight left

    892 ft · 22 sec

  16. 16

    Continue on West US Highway 290

    2 mi · 2 min · West US Highway 290

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    13.6 mi · 15 min

  18. 18

    Turn straight onto Bastrop Freeway

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Bastrop Freeway

  19. 19

    Continue on East State Highway 71

    2388 ft · 29 sec · East State Highway 71

  20. 20

    Continue on Texas State Highway 71

    18.9 mi · 22 min · Texas State Highway 71

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right

    1067 ft · 26 sec

  22. 22

    Turn straight onto College Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · College Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto State Highway 95

    1945 ft · 35 sec · State Highway 95

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Chestnut Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · Chestnut Street

  25. 25

    Continue on State Highway 21 East

    65.2 mi · 1 hr 12 min · State Highway 21 East

  26. 26

    Keep slight left

    5.5 mi · 7 min

  27. 27

    Turn right onto West William J Bryan Parkway

    1.6 km · 2 min · West William J Bryan Parkway

  28. 28

    Continue on East William J Bryan Parkway

    2.2 mi · 4 min · East William J Bryan Parkway

  29. 29

    Continue on Boonville Road

    3.2 mi · 5 min · Boonville Road

  30. 30

    Continue on Farm-to-Market Road 158

    1.2 km · 1 min · Farm-to-Market Road 158

  31. 31

    Continue straight

    48.4 mi · 57 min

  32. 32

    Turn left

    1.6 km · 2 min

  33. 33

    Take the ramp left

    1177 ft · 32 sec

  34. 34

    Merge slight left onto State Highway 19

    18.4 mi · 21 min · State Highway 19

  35. 35

    Turn right onto East Caroline Street

    16.4 mi · 24 min · East Caroline Street

  36. 36

    Turn straight

    722 ft · 27 sec

  37. 37

    Continue straight

    114 m · 14 sec

  38. 38

    Turn straight

    2.5 mi · 4 min

  39. 39

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 1st Street

Car Route Details

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

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
39 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 10 East
457 mi · 59%
State Highway 21 East
70.7 mi · 9%
East US Highway 290
58.1 mi · 8%
Farm-to-Market Road 158
49.4 mi · 6%
US Highway 290
39 mi · 5%
Texas State Highway 71
19.1 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 10 East

Keep slight right

290 mi · 04h 32m

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
13h 33m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
27h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+99.1 mi
671.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sonora
06h 46m from El Paso
Leave By
8:52 AM MDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving El Paso and Mostly Cloudy near Groveton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 770.6 miles (1240.2 km) and usually takes 13h 33m 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?

Sonora is a useful midpoint, sitting about 384.9 miles from El Paso and 385.7 miles from Groveton.

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

The direct path is about 671.5 miles (1080.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 99.1 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 $102.75 one way or $205.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 241.6 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 Groveton, 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 Groveton.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between El Paso and Groveton. Straight-line distance: 671.43 mi (1080.56 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
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#2 Groveton

County seat of Trinity County, Texas, United States

Population1,030
Coordinates31.0549100, -95.1257700
Altitude100
CountryUnited States
Start: El Paso (-106.48693, 31.75872)
End: Groveton (-95.12577, 31.05491)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 1240 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)25h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)19h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)15h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)12h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)11h 00m
80 mph (129 km/h)09h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
27.19 gal
102.94 L · about $102.75
Round trip
$205.50
54.38 gal · 205.88 L
Estimated CO2
241.6 kg one way
Round trip: 483.3 kg / 1065 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $102.75 $205.50
Mid-grade $4.25 $115.61 $231.22
Premium $4.59 $124.83 $249.66
Diesel $3.99 $108.57 $217.14

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 07, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between El Paso, TX and Groveton, TX. The current time in El Paso is 20:44:20, although it is 21:44:20 in Groveton.

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.