How far is El Paso, TX from Gunter, TX?
The driving distance from El Paso, TX to Gunter, TX is about 718 miles (1155.5 km), with a travel time of about 12h 16m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 638.3 miles (1027.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 24h 32m 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 16m.
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
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Howard County, Texas, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between El Paso and Gunter.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between El Paso and Gunter.
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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
17.9 mi · 19 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward FM 148
1529 ft · 46 sec
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Turn left onto FM 148
2.2 mi · 3 min · FM 148
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Turn right onto West Moore Avenue
17.7 mi · 21 min · West Moore Avenue
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Continue on Houston Street
2624 ft · 34 sec · Houston Street
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Continue on Goodnight Boulevard
6.1 mi · 7 min · Goodnight Boulevard
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Continue on West Pine Street
1.3 mi · 1 min · West Pine Street
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Continue on United States Highway 80
2.1 mi · 2 min · United States Highway 80
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Turn left
14 mi · 21 min
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Take the ramp slight right
52 m · 5 sec
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Turn right onto East Lennon Drive
1.5 km · 1 min · East Lennon Drive
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Turn left onto Lake Fork Drive
1.4 km · 1 min · Lake Fork Drive
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Continue straight
6 mi · 8 min
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Continue straight
1 mi · 1 min
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between El Paso and Gunter.
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 near Gunter.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from El Paso to Gunter?
The road trip is about 718 miles (1155.5 km) and usually takes 12h 16m 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?
Coahoma is a useful midpoint, sitting about 358.6 miles from El Paso and 359.4 miles from Gunter.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 638.3 miles (1027.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 79.7 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 $95.72 one way or $191.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 225.1 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 Gunter, 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 near Gunter.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between El Paso and Gunter. Straight-line distance: 638.32 mi (1027.28 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 Gunter
City in Grayson County, Texas, United States
| Population | 1,666 |
| Coordinates | 32.8687300, -95.6296800 |
| Altitude | 126 |
| Country | United States |
End: Gunter (-95.62968, 32.86873)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 1155 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 23h 55m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 17h 57m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 14h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 11h 57m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 10h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 08h 57m |
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 | $95.72 | $191.44 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $107.70 | $215.41 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $116.29 | $232.58 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $101.14 | $202.29 |
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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