How far is El Paso, TX from Hughes Springs, TX?
The driving distance from El Paso, TX to Hughes Springs, TX is about 775.9 miles (1248.7 km), with a travel time of about 13h 14m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 696.7 miles (1121.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 26h 29m 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 13h 14m.
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
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City in Mitchell County, Texas
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between El Paso and Hughes Springs.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between El Paso and Hughes Springs.
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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 left to continue on West Freeway
15.2 mi · 17 min · West Freeway
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Continue on Tom Landry Freeway
31 mi · 37 min · Tom Landry Freeway
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Continue on East R L Thornton Freeway
7.5 mi · 9 min · East R L Thornton Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on East R L Thornton Freeway
107.3 mi · 1 hr 50 min · East R L Thornton Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 271 to US 67, SH 49, FM 1734: Mount Pleasant, Paris, Pittsburg
1647 ft · 44 sec
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Turn right onto West Ferguson Road
2184 ft · 50 sec · West Ferguson Road
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Continue on West Ferguson Road
3.2 mi · 6 min · West Ferguson Road
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Continue on State Highway 49
16.1 mi · 19 min · State Highway 49
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At the end of the road, turn left onto West William Marvin Watson Boulevard
6.2 mi · 9 min · West William Marvin Watson Boulevard
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Turn left onto Ward
32 m · 5 sec · Ward
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Ward
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between El Paso and Hughes Springs.
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 Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Hughes Springs.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from El Paso to Hughes Springs?
The road trip is about 775.9 miles (1248.7 km) and usually takes 13h 14m 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?
Colorado City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 387.5 miles from El Paso and 388.4 miles from Hughes Springs.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 696.7 miles (1121.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 79.2 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 $103.47 one way or $206.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 243.3 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 Hughes Springs, 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 then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Hughes Springs.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between El Paso and Hughes Springs. Straight-line distance: 696.72 mi (1121.27 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 Hughes Springs
City in Cass County, Texas, United States
| Population | 1,672 |
| Coordinates | 32.9984600, -94.6307600 |
| Altitude | 115 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hughes Springs (-94.63076, 32.99846)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 1249 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 25h 51m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 19h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 15h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 12h 55m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 11h 05m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 09h 40m |
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 | $103.47 | $206.94 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $116.42 | $232.84 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $125.70 | $251.40 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $109.33 | $218.66 |
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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