How far is El Paso, TX from Henderson, TX?
The driving distance from El Paso, TX to Henderson, TX is about 772.6 miles (1243.3 km), with a travel time of about 13h 01m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 685.4 miles (1103 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 26h 03m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT.
Reverse, save, or send this route
This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.
This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 13h 01m.
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.
City in Mitchell County, Texas
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between El Paso and Henderson.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between El Paso and Henderson.
-
1
Start on North Mesa Street
1071 ft · 24 sec · North Mesa Street
-
2
Turn right onto East Franklin Avenue
995 ft · 26 sec · East Franklin Avenue
-
3
Take the ramp straight toward I 10 East
2078 ft · 51 sec
-
4
Merge slight left
166.8 mi · 2 hr 43 min
-
5
Keep slight left
421.1 mi · 7 hr
-
6
Keep slight right to continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
22.6 mi · 24 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
-
7
Keep slight left to continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
13.9 mi · 15 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
-
8
Continue on Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
22 mi · 24 min · Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
-
9
Keep slight left to continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
103.2 mi · 1 hr 45 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
-
10
Take the exit slight right toward TX 135: Kilgore, Gladewater
888 ft · 22 sec
-
11
Continue on I 20 Frontage Road
1715 ft · 51 sec · I 20 Frontage Road
-
12
Turn right onto State Highway 135 North
4.2 mi · 5 min · State Highway 135 North
-
13
Keep slight left
15 m · 1 sec
-
14
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Houston Street
32 m · 2 sec · Houston Street
-
15
Exit the roundabout onto Houston Street
1.1 km · 2 min · Houston Street
-
16
At the end of the road, turn right onto South Henderson Boulevard
12 mi · 14 min · South Henderson Boulevard
-
17
Turn right
2.8 mi · 4 min
-
18
Turn left
1.7 mi · 3 min
-
19
Turn left onto West Depot Street
128 m · 10 sec · West Depot Street
-
20
Turn right onto North Main Street
1056 ft · 29 sec · North Main Street
-
21
Turn left onto East Main Street
22 m · 3 sec · East Main Street
-
22
Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between El Paso and Henderson.
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 Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny near Henderson.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from El Paso to Henderson?
The road trip is about 772.6 miles (1243.3 km) and usually takes 13h 01m 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?
Colorado City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 385.8 miles from El Paso and 386.7 miles from Henderson.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 685.4 miles (1103 km), while the road route adds roughly 87.2 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 $103.02 one way or $206.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 242.3 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 Henderson, 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 Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny near Henderson.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between El Paso and Henderson. Straight-line distance: 685.36 mi (1102.98 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 Henderson
City in Rusk County, Texas, United States
| Population | 13,049 |
| Coordinates | 32.1532200, -94.7993800 |
| Altitude | 156 |
| Country | United States |
End: Henderson (-94.79938, 32.15322)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 1243 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 25h 44m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 19h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 15h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 12h 52m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 11h 02m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 09h 38m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.78 | $103.02 | $206.03 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $115.91 | $231.82 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $125.15 | $250.30 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $108.85 | $217.70 |
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 17, 2026
Distance to Other Cities
Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.