How far is El Paso, TX from Irving, TX?

The driving distance from El Paso, TX to Irving, TX is about 629.9 miles (1013.8 km), with a travel time of about 09h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 561.7 miles (903.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 18h 03m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
629.93 mi
09h 01m
Flight
561.68 mi
903.93 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
561.68 mi
Kilometers
903.93 km
Flight Time
01h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
629.93 mi
Kilometers
1013.78 km
Drive Time
09h 01m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 09h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Irving
Thu, Apr 23, 12:30 AM CDT
Return by in El Paso
Thu, Apr 23, 8:32 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave El Paso
2026-04-22T14:28
Arrive Irving
Wed, Apr 22, 11:30 PM MDT
Route Timing
09h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
4:02 PM to 5:32 PM CDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
5:56 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in El Paso
8:00 PM MDT
Overnight-style route

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.

Mid-route stop
Stanton
TX

City in Texas

From El Paso
314.8 mi
04h 30m
To Irving
315 mi
04h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
7 to 18 mph WSW
Destination
78°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between El Paso and Irving.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between El Paso and Irving.

  1. 1

    Start on North Mesa Street

    1071 ft · 24 sec · North Mesa Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Franklin Avenue

    995 ft · 26 sec · East Franklin Avenue

  3. 3

    Take the ramp straight toward I 10 East

    2078 ft · 51 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    166.8 mi · 2 hr 43 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight left

    421.1 mi · 7 hr

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on West Freeway

    5.6 mi · 6 min · West Freeway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 820 North

    1.4 km · 2 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Jim Wright Freeway

    12.6 mi · 14 min · Jim Wright Freeway

  9. 9

    Continue on Northeast Loop

    1398 ft · 18 sec · Northeast Loop

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 820 TEXpress

    6.9 mi · 7 min · I 820 TEXpress

  11. 11

    Continue on SH 121/183 TEXpress

    4.4 mi · 4 min · SH 121/183 TEXpress

  12. 12

    Continue on SH 183 TEXpress

    2.5 mi · 2 min · SH 183 TEXpress

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right

    80 m · 6 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight right onto Airport Freeway

    5 mi · 5 min · Airport Freeway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward TX 356: Irving Boulevard, Belt Line Road South

    992 ft · 24 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on TX 356: Irving Boulevard

    1843 ft · 45 sec

  17. 17

    Continue on West Irving Boulevard

    2.7 mi · 5 min · West Irving Boulevard

  18. 18

    Continue on West 2nd Street

    1877 ft · 53 sec · West 2nd Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto South Ohio Street

    133 m · 19 sec · South Ohio Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Ohio Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between El Paso and Irving.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
20 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
3.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 10 East
588 mi · 93%
Jim Wright Freeway
12.6 mi · 2%
I 820 TEXpress
6.93 mi · 1%
West Freeway
5.6 mi · 1%
Airport Freeway
5 mi · 1%
SH 121/183 TEXpress
4.38 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
09h 01m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
18h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+68.2 mi
561.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Stanton
04h 30m from El Paso
Leave By
5:56 PM MDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving El Paso and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Irving.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from El Paso to Irving?

The road trip is about 629.9 miles (1013.8 km) and usually takes 09h 01m 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 314.8 miles from El Paso and 315 miles from Irving.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 561.7 miles (903.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 68.2 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 $84.01 one way or $168.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 197.6 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 Irving, 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 Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Irving.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between El Paso and Irving. Straight-line distance: 561.68 mi (903.93 km).

El Paso

#1 El Paso

The twenty-third most populous city in the United States and the center of the El Paso metropolitan area.

Population681,534
Coordinates31.7587200, -106.4869300
Altitude1133
CountryUnited States
Irving

#2 Irving

The third most populous city in Texas.

Population240,916
Coordinates32.8140200, -96.9488900
Altitude147
CountryUnited States
Start: North Mesa Street (-106.487016, 31.758664)
End: West Irving Boulevard (-96.948894, 32.813864)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 1014 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)20h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)15h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)12h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)10h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)08h 59m
80 mph (129 km/h)07h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
22.23 gal
84.14 L · about $84.01
Round trip
$168.01
44.46 gal · 168.28 L
Estimated CO2
197.6 kg one way
Round trip: 395.1 kg / 871 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $84.01 $168.01
Mid-grade $4.25 $94.52 $189.04
Premium $4.59 $102.06 $204.12
Diesel $3.99 $88.76 $177.53

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Texas · Apr 22, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between El Paso, TX and Irving, TX. The current time in El Paso is 14:28:48, although it is 15:28:48 in Irving.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.