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

The driving distance from El Paso, TX to Hereford, TX is about 369.7 miles (595 km), with a travel time of about 07h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 316.7 miles (509.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 47m 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
369.71 mi
07h 23m
Flight
316.7 mi
509.68 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
316.7 mi
Kilometers
509.68 km
Flight Time
00h 38m

Driving Distance

Road route
369.71 mi
Kilometers
594.99 km
Drive Time
07h 23m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hereford
Thu, Apr 23, 10:52 AM CDT
Return by in El Paso
Thu, Apr 23, 5:16 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave El Paso
2026-04-23T02:28
Arrive Hereford
Thu, Apr 23, 9:52 AM MDT
Route Timing
07h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
2:24 PM to 3:54 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
9:12 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
Dell City
TX

City in Hudspeth County, Texas, United States

From El Paso
184.9 mi
03h 41m
To Hereford
184.9 mi
03h 41m

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
85°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 30 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Mesa Street

    1159 ft · 24 sec · North Mesa Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Paisano Drive

    1857 ft · 45 sec · East Paisano Drive

  3. 3

    Continue on East Paisano Drive

    2.3 mi · 4 min · East Paisano Drive

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Gateway North Boulevard

    576 ft · 12 sec · Gateway North Boulevard

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight left

    739 ft · 18 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Patriot Freeway

    19.2 mi · 24 min · Patriot Freeway

  7. 7

    Continue on US Highway 54

    28.9 mi · 30 min · US Highway 54

  8. 8

    Continue on Main Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · Main Street

  9. 9

    Continue on US Highway 54 South

    34.6 mi · 38 min · US Highway 54 South

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Charlie Lee Memorial Relief Route

    5.4 mi · 9 min · Charlie Lee Memorial Relief Route

  11. 11

    Turn left onto US 54,70

    8.7 mi · 11 min · US 54,70

  12. 12

    Turn right onto South Bookout Road

    1325 ft · 27 sec · South Bookout Road

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on South Bookout Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · South Bookout Road

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Old Mescalero Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Old Mescalero Road

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Central Avenue

    98.6 mi · 2 hr 5 min · Central Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Relief Route

    6.2 mi · 9 min · Relief Route

  17. 17

    Continue on Highway Relief Route

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Highway Relief Route

  18. 18

    Continue on Clovis Highway

    85.9 mi · 1 hr 40 min · Clovis Highway

  19. 19

    Turn slight left

    17.9 mi · 23 min

  20. 20

    Turn right onto East 1st Street

    1196 ft · 16 sec · East 1st Street

  21. 21

    Continue on Mabry Drive

    8.5 mi · 10 min · Mabry Drive

  22. 22

    Turn left

    26.9 mi · 30 min

  23. 23

    Continue straight

    8 mi · 8 min

  24. 24

    Continue straight

    13.1 mi · 14 min

  25. 25

    Turn left

    74 m · 18 sec

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
26 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Central Avenue
98.6 mi · 27%
Clovis Highway
85.9 mi · 23%
US Highway 54 South
34.6 mi · 9%
Mabry Drive
29.6 mi · 8%
US Highway 54
28.9 mi · 8%
Patriot Freeway
19.2 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Central Avenue

Turn right onto Central Avenue

98.6 mi · 02h 05m

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
07h 23m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
14h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+53 mi
316.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Dell City
03h 41m from El Paso
Leave By
9:12 PM MDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving El Paso and Mostly Sunny near Hereford.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 369.7 miles (595 km) and usually takes 07h 23m 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?

Dell City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 184.9 miles from El Paso and 184.9 miles from Hereford.

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

The direct path is about 316.7 miles (509.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 53 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 $49.28 one way or $98.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 115.9 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 Hereford, 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 Sunny near Hereford.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between El Paso and Hereford. Straight-line distance: 316.7 mi (509.68 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
Hereford

#2 Hereford

City in Texas, United States

Population14,389
Coordinates34.8152100, -102.3993200
Altitude1163
CountryUnited States
Start: El Paso (-106.48693, 31.75872)
End: Hereford (-102.39932, 34.81521)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 595 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)12h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)09h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
13.04 gal
49.38 L · about $49.28
Round trip
$98.56
26.08 gal · 98.76 L
Estimated CO2
115.9 kg one way
Round trip: 231.8 kg / 511 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $49.28 $98.56
Mid-grade $4.25 $55.45 $110.89
Premium $4.59 $59.87 $119.73
Diesel $3.99 $52.07 $104.14

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 · Apr 23, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between El Paso, TX and Hereford, TX. The current time in El Paso is 02:28:45, although it is 03:28:45 in Hereford.

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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.