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

The driving distance from El Paso, TX to Itasca, TX is about 642.9 miles (1034.7 km), with a travel time of about 10h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 547.9 miles (881.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 21h 30m 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
642.91 mi
10h 45m
Flight
547.86 mi
881.7 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
547.86 mi
Kilometers
881.7 km
Flight Time
01h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
642.91 mi
Kilometers
1034.67 km
Drive Time
10h 45m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 10h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Itasca
Thu, Apr 23, 6:36 AM CDT
Return by in El Paso
Thu, Apr 23, 4:21 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave El Paso
2026-04-22T18:51
Arrive Itasca
Thu, Apr 23, 5:36 AM MDT
Route Timing
10h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
5:45 PM to 7:15 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
2:30 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
321.1 mi
05h 22m
To Itasca
321.7 mi
05h 22m

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
77°F
Wednesday

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 Itasca.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 right to continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

    15.7 mi · 17 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 35W: Denton, Waco

    2173 ft · 53 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 35W South: Waco

    2891 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto South Freeway

    36.1 mi · 39 min · South Freeway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward FM 66: Itasca

    2076 ft · 41 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · East Main Street

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
12 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
1.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 10 East
588 mi · 91%
South Freeway
36.1 mi · 6%
Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
15.7 mi · 2%
East Main Street
1.13 mi
I 35W South
0.55 mi
I 35W
0.41 mi
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
10h 45m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
21h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+95 mi
547.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Stanton
05h 22m from El Paso
Leave By
2:30 PM MDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving El Paso and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Itasca.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 642.9 miles (1034.7 km) and usually takes 10h 45m 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 321.1 miles from El Paso and 321.7 miles from Itasca.

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

The direct path is about 547.9 miles (881.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 95 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 $85.75 one way or $171.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 201.6 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 Itasca, 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 Itasca.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between El Paso and Itasca. Straight-line distance: 547.86 mi (881.7 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
Itasca

#2 Itasca

City in Texas, U.

Population1,783
Coordinates32.1595900, -97.1500100
Altitude214
CountryUnited States
Start: El Paso (-106.48693, 31.75872)
End: Itasca (-97.15001, 32.15959)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 1035 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)21h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)16h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)12h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)10h 42m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)09h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)08h 01m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
22.69 gal
85.88 L · about $85.75
Round trip
$171.49
45.38 gal · 171.76 L
Estimated CO2
201.6 kg one way
Round trip: 403.3 kg / 889 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $85.75 $171.49
Mid-grade $4.25 $96.48 $192.96
Premium $4.59 $104.17 $208.34
Diesel $3.99 $90.60 $181.20

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 23, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between El Paso, TX and Itasca, TX. The current time in El Paso is 18:51:54, although it is 19:51:54 in Itasca.

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.