How far is El Paso, TX from Hillsboro, TX?
The driving distance from El Paso, TX to Hillsboro, TX is about 653.9 miles (1052.3 km), with a travel time of about 10h 57m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 549 miles (883.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 21h 55m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 10h 57m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between El Paso and Hillsboro.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between El Paso and Hillsboro.
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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
15.7 mi · 17 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 35W: Denton, Waco
2173 ft · 53 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 35W South: Waco
2891 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto South Freeway
44.2 mi · 47 min · South Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 77 North, Spur 579: Hillsboro
1 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on US 77 North
84 m · 7 sec
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Turn right onto Old Highway 77 North
3.2 mi · 5 min · Old Highway 77 North
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Waco Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between El Paso and Hillsboro.
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.
Sunny leaving El Paso and Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Hillsboro.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from El Paso to Hillsboro?
The road trip is about 653.9 miles (1052.3 km) and usually takes 10h 57m 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 326.7 miles from El Paso and 327.2 miles from Hillsboro.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 549 miles (883.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 104.9 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 $87.18 one way or $174.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 205 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 Hillsboro, 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 Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Hillsboro.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between El Paso and Hillsboro. Straight-line distance: 549.06 mi (883.62 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 Hillsboro
City in the U.
| Population | 8,516 |
| Coordinates | 32.0109900, -97.1300100 |
| Altitude | 193 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hillsboro (-97.13001, 32.01099)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 1052 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 21h 47m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 16h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 13h 04m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 10h 53m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 09h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 08h 09m |
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 | $87.18 | $174.36 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $98.09 | $196.19 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $105.91 | $211.83 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $92.12 | $184.24 |
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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