How far is El Paso, TX from Hudson, TX?
The driving distance from El Paso, TX to Hudson, TX is about 745.4 miles (1199.6 km), with a travel time of about 12h 23m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 663.9 miles (1068.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 24h 47m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MST.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 12h 23m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between El Paso and Hudson.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between El Paso and Hudson.
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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
363.5 mi · 5 hr 45 min
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Keep slight right
5.4 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Frontage Road
3038 ft · 1 min
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Turn straight onto Interstate 10 West
2629 ft · 54 sec · Interstate 10 West
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Turn left onto North Loop 1604 West
2164 ft · 43 sec · North Loop 1604 West
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Take the ramp straight toward Loop 1604 East
554 ft · 14 sec
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Merge slight left onto Anderson Loop
25.4 mi · 29 min · Anderson Loop
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Turn left onto Interstate 10 East
1.5 km · 2 min · Interstate 10 East
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Take the ramp slight left
852 ft · 21 sec
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Merge slight left onto 90th Infantry Division Highway
14.9 mi · 15 min · 90th Infantry Division Highway
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Continue on I 10 East: Houston, Austin, Waco
152.5 mi · 2 hr 36 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Sam Houston Tollway
2115 ft · 52 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on SHT North
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto West Sam Houston Tollway North
4.4 mi · 5 min · West Sam Houston Tollway North
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Take the exit slight right toward West Sam Houston Tollway North
2106 ft · 27 sec · West Sam Houston Tollway North
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Merge slight left onto West Sam Houston Tollway North
1.1 km · 48 sec · West Sam Houston Tollway North
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Take the exit slight right
1692 ft · 29 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 290 East: Downtown
1.1 km · 45 sec
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Merge slight left onto Northwest Freeway
1 km · 46 sec · Northwest Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Fairbanks North Houston Road
1213 ft · 30 sec
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Turn straight onto Northwest Freeway Frontage Road
1.2 km · 1 min · Northwest Freeway Frontage Road
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Turn left onto Fairbanks North Houston Road
3 mi · 6 min · Fairbanks North Houston Road
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Turn right onto West Road
1.2 mi · 3 min · West Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Blacksmith Drive
1489 ft · 1 min · Blacksmith Drive
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Turn left onto Blacksmith Court
11 m · 2 sec · Blacksmith Court
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Blacksmith Court
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between El Paso and Hudson.
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
363 mi · 05h 45m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving El Paso and Mostly Cloudy near Hudson.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from El Paso to Hudson?
The road trip is about 745.4 miles (1199.6 km) and usually takes 12h 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?
Sonora is a useful midpoint, sitting about 372.1 miles from El Paso and 373.3 miles from Hudson.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 663.9 miles (1068.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 81.5 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 MST. 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 $93.29 one way or $186.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 233.7 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, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around El Paso and Mostly Cloudy near Hudson.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between El Paso and Hudson. Straight-line distance: 663.89 mi (1068.43 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
Hudson is a place in Texas, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 29.9024500, -95.5024400 |
| Altitude | 33 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hudson (-95.50244, 29.90245)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 1200 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 24h 50m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 18h 38m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 14h 54m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 12h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 10h 38m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 09h 17m |
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 | $3.55 | $93.29 | $186.57 |
| Mid-grade | $4.06 | $106.80 | $213.61 |
| Premium | $4.44 | $116.75 | $233.49 |
| Diesel | $5.65 | $148.62 | $297.24 |
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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