How far is El Paso, TX from Hico, TX?
The driving distance from El Paso, TX to Hico, TX is about 580.8 miles (934.7 km), with a travel time of about 09h 51m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 496.1 miles (798.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 19h 42m 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 09h 51m.
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.
The second most populous city in Ector County, Texas.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between El Paso and Hico.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between El Paso and Hico.
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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
369.9 mi · 6 hr 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SH 108 South, FM 919: Gordon, Stephenville
742 ft · 16 sec
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Turn straight onto West Interstate 20
1003 ft · 30 sec · West Interstate 20
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Turn right onto State Highway 108
22.2 mi · 33 min · State Highway 108
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Continue on North Graham Street
1.7 mi · 4 min · North Graham Street
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Continue on South Graham Avenue
3201 ft · 1 min · South Graham Avenue
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Continue on South State Highway 108
1.2 km · 1 min · South State Highway 108
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At the end of the road, turn right onto South US Highway 281
17.4 mi · 20 min · South US Highway 281
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Continue on North 2nd Street
2077 ft · 29 sec · North 2nd Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West 2nd Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between El Paso and Hico.
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
370 mi · 06h 06m
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.
Sunny leaving El Paso and Mostly Sunny near Hico.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from El Paso to Hico?
The road trip is about 580.8 miles (934.7 km) and usually takes 09h 51m 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?
Odessa is a useful midpoint, sitting about 290.1 miles from El Paso and 290.7 miles from Hico.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 496.1 miles (798.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 84.7 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 $77.43 one way or $154.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 182.1 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 Hico, 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 Sunny near Hico.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between El Paso and Hico. Straight-line distance: 496.13 mi (798.44 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 Hico
City in Hamilton County, Texas, United States
| Population | 1,437 |
| Coordinates | 31.9829300, -98.0336500 |
| Altitude | 313 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hico (-98.03365, 31.98293)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 935 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 19h 21m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 14h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 11h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 09h 40m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 08h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 07h 14m |
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 | $77.43 | $154.86 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $87.12 | $174.25 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $94.07 | $188.14 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $81.82 | $163.63 |
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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