How far is El Paso, TX from Hudson Bend, TX?
The driving distance from El Paso, TX to Hudson Bend, TX is about 579.6 miles (932.7 km), with a travel time of about 09h 47m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 514.6 miles (828.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 19h 34m 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 47m.
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
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Pecos County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between El Paso and Hudson Bend.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between El Paso and Hudson Bend.
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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
290.2 mi · 4 hr 32 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 290 East: Fredericksburg
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Continue on US Highway 290
39 mi · 42 min · US Highway 290
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Continue on West Main Street
3.5 mi · 8 min · West Main Street
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Continue on East US Highway 290
27.2 mi · 31 min · East US Highway 290
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Continue on West Main Street
3054 ft · 1 min · West Main Street
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Turn left onto North Nugent Avenue
1.5 km · 2 min · North Nugent Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North US Highway 281
15.8 mi · 17 min · North US Highway 281
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Continue on South US Highway 281
1.1 km · 42 sec · South US Highway 281
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Take the exit slight right toward TX 71 East: Austin
2492 ft · 1 min
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Turn straight
22.7 mi · 28 min
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Turn left onto Serene Hills Drive
1.1 mi · 2 min · Serene Hills Drive
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Turn right onto Flint Rock Road
2.1 mi · 4 min · Flint Rock Road
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Turn left onto Ranch Road 620 South
5.2 mi · 8 min · Ranch Road 620 South
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Turn left onto Hudson Bend Road
1.4 mi · 2 min · Hudson Bend Road
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Turn right onto La Hacienda Drive
43 m · 6 sec · La Hacienda Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · La Hacienda Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between El Paso and Hudson Bend.
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
290 mi · 04h 32m
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 near Hudson Bend.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from El Paso to Hudson Bend?
The road trip is about 579.6 miles (932.7 km) and usually takes 09h 47m 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?
Iraan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 289.5 miles from El Paso and 290.1 miles from Hudson Bend.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 514.6 miles (828.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 65 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 $77.28 one way or $154.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 181.7 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 Hudson Bend, 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 near Hudson Bend.
Stop Ideas Near Iraan
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 Iraan.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between El Paso and Hudson Bend. Straight-line distance: 514.63 mi (828.21 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 Hudson Bend
Census designated place
| Population | 2,981 |
| Coordinates | 30.4171400, -97.9291800 |
| Altitude | 230 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hudson Bend (-97.92918, 30.41714)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 933 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 19h 18m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 14h 29m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 11h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 09h 39m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 08h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 07h 13m |
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 | $77.28 | $154.56 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $86.95 | $173.91 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $93.89 | $187.77 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $81.66 | $163.31 |
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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