How far is El Paso, TX from Hondo, TX?
The driving distance from El Paso, TX to Hondo, TX is about 545.2 miles (877.4 km), with a travel time of about 09h 03m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 467.6 miles (752.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 18h 07m 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 03m.
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 Upton County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between El Paso and Hondo.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between El Paso and Hondo.
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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 right
321.3 mi · 5 hr 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward TX 16
1351 ft · 34 sec
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Turn right onto Sidney Baker Street
1476 ft · 35 sec · Sidney Baker Street
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Turn left onto Veterans Highway
4.3 mi · 7 min · Veterans Highway
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Bandera Highway
11 mi · 13 min · Bandera Highway
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Continue on State Highway 173 North
11 mi · 13 min · State Highway 173 North
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Turn left onto Main Street
1 km · 2 min · Main Street
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Continue on State Highway 173 South
27.4 mi · 38 min · State Highway 173 South
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Take the ramp right toward US 90 West: Hondo
1466 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left onto US Highway 90 East
1294 ft · 17 sec · US Highway 90 East
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Continue on 19th Street
1.5 km · 2 min · 19th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 19th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between El Paso and Hondo.
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 right
321 mi · 05h 02m
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 Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Hondo.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from El Paso to Hondo?
The road trip is about 545.2 miles (877.4 km) and usually takes 09h 03m 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?
McCamey is a useful midpoint, sitting about 272.4 miles from El Paso and 272.8 miles from Hondo.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 467.6 miles (752.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 77.6 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 $72.71 one way or $145.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 171 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 Hondo, 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 Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Hondo.
Stop Ideas Near McCamey
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to McCamey.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between El Paso and Hondo. Straight-line distance: 467.6 mi (752.53 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 Hondo
City in Texas, United States
| Population | 9,492 |
| Coordinates | 29.3474600, -99.1414200 |
| Altitude | 272 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hondo (-99.14142, 29.34746)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 877 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 18h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 13h 37m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 10h 54m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 09h 05m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 07h 47m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 06h 48m |
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 | $72.71 | $145.42 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $81.81 | $163.62 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $88.33 | $176.66 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $76.83 | $153.65 |
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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