How far is El Paso, TX from Kermit, TX?
The driving distance from El Paso, TX to Kermit, TX is about 258.5 miles (416 km), with a travel time of about 04h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 199.4 miles (320.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 49m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 24m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town of the United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between El Paso and Kermit.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between El Paso and Kermit.
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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
65.7 mi · 1 hr 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward FM 1927, SH 115: Pyote, Kermit
947 ft · 41 sec
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Continue on Avenue E
755 ft · 21 sec · Avenue E
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Turn left onto Rodgers Street
15.9 mi · 24 min · Rodgers Street
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Continue on Hendricks Boulevard
1.3 mi · 2 min · Hendricks Boulevard
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Continue on South State Highway 115
7 mi · 10 min · South State Highway 115
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Continue on West Austin Street
1 km · 1 min · West Austin Street
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Turn right
34 m · 8 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between El Paso and Kermit.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 10 East
Merge slight left
167 mi · 02h 43m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Sunny leaving El Paso and Mostly Sunny near Kermit.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from El Paso to Kermit?
The road trip is about 258.5 miles (416 km) and usually takes 04h 24m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Van Horn is a useful midpoint, sitting about 129.2 miles from El Paso and 129.3 miles from Kermit.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 199.4 miles (320.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 59.1 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 8:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:10 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.46 one way or $68.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 81 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 Kermit, 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 near Kermit.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between El Paso and Kermit. Straight-line distance: 199.41 mi (320.92 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 Kermit
City in Texas, United States
| Population | 6,367 |
| Coordinates | 31.8576300, -103.0926700 |
| Altitude | 872 |
| Country | United States |
End: Kermit (-103.09267, 31.85763)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 416 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 10m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 41m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 13m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.78 | $34.46 | $68.93 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $38.78 | $77.56 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $41.87 | $83.74 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $36.42 | $72.83 |
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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