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

The driving distance from El Paso, TX to Heath, TX is about 659.8 miles (1061.8 km), with a travel time of about 11h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 589.2 miles (948.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 22h 19m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
659.78 mi
11h 09m
Flight
589.23 mi
948.27 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
589.23 mi
Kilometers
948.27 km
Flight Time
01h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
659.78 mi
Kilometers
1061.81 km
Drive Time
11h 09m

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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 11h 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Heath
Thu, Apr 23, 12:38 PM CDT
Return by in El Paso
Thu, Apr 23, 10:48 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave El Paso
2026-04-23T00:28
Arrive Heath
Thu, Apr 23, 11:38 AM MDT
Route Timing
11h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
6:10 PM to 7:40 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
1:40 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
Stanton
TX

City in Texas

From El Paso
329.5 mi
05h 34m
To Heath
330.3 mi
05h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
8 to 18 mph W
Destination
80°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 right to continue on US 80 East: Terrell

    11.3 mi · 12 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward FM 460: Clements Drive

    1137 ft · 28 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto West US Highway 80

    762 ft · 17 sec · West US Highway 80

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Clements Drive

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Clements Drive

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn left onto FM 740

    3.6 mi · 5 min · FM 740

  14. 14

    Continue on Bois D'Arc

    1.5 km · 1 min · Bois D'Arc

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Bois D'Arc

Car Route Details

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

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
4 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 · 89%
Tom Landry Freeway
31 mi · 5%
West Freeway
15.2 mi · 2%
US 80 East
11.3 mi · 2%
East R L Thornton Freeway
7.47 mi · 1%
FM 740
3.63 mi · 1%
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 09m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
22h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+70.6 mi
589.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Stanton
05h 34m from El Paso
Leave By
1:40 PM MDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 659.8 miles (1061.8 km) and usually takes 11h 09m 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?

Stanton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 329.5 miles from El Paso and 330.3 miles from Heath.

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

The direct path is about 589.2 miles (948.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 70.6 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 $87.98 one way or $175.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 206.9 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 Heath, 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 then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Heath.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between El Paso and Heath. Straight-line distance: 589.23 mi (948.27 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
Heath

#2 Heath

City in Texas, USA

Population9,718
Coordinates32.8365100, -96.4749900
Altitude153
CountryUnited States
Start: El Paso (-106.48693, 31.75872)
End: Heath (-96.47499, 32.83651)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 1062 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)21h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)16h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)13h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)10h 59m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)09h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)08h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
23.28 gal
88.13 L · about $87.98
Round trip
$175.95
46.56 gal · 176.26 L
Estimated CO2
206.9 kg one way
Round trip: 413.8 kg / 912 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $87.98 $175.95
Mid-grade $4.25 $98.99 $197.97
Premium $4.59 $106.88 $213.76
Diesel $3.99 $92.96 $185.91

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 Heath, TX. The current time in El Paso is 00:28:53, although it is 01:28:53 in Heath.

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.