How far is El Paso, TX from Kirby, TX?
The driving distance from El Paso, TX to Kirby, TX is about 558.8 miles (899.3 km), with a travel time of about 09h 05m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 507 miles (816 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 18h 11m 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.
Flight Distance
Driving 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 09h 05m.
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
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Upton County, Texas, United States
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 Kirby.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between El Paso and Kirby.
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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
17.4 mi · 20 min
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Keep slight right to continue on McDermott Freeway
2.3 mi · 3 min · McDermott Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 35 North: Austin
2087 ft · 51 sec
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Merge slight left onto South Pan Am Expressway
4.9 mi · 6 min · South Pan Am Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Binz-Engleman Road
1176 ft · 29 sec
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Turn straight onto Interstate 35 North
2489 ft · 54 sec · Interstate 35 North
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Turn right onto Northeast Loop 410
59 m · 11 sec · Northeast Loop 410
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Turn left onto Seguin Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Seguin Road
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Turn right onto Old Seguin Road
3238 ft · 2 min · Old Seguin Road
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Turn right onto Vinecrest Drive
1914 ft · 1 min · Vinecrest Drive
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Turn left onto Redding Drive
7 m · 1 sec · Redding Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Redding Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between El Paso and Kirby.
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.
Sunny leaving El Paso and Mostly Cloudy near Kirby.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from El Paso to Kirby?
The road trip is about 558.8 miles (899.3 km) and usually takes 09h 05m 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?
McCamey is a useful midpoint, sitting about 279.1 miles from El Paso and 279.6 miles from Kirby.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 507 miles (816 km), while the road route adds roughly 51.8 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 $74.52 one way or $149.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 175.3 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 Kirby, 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 Cloudy near Kirby.
Stop Ideas Near McCamey
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to McCamey.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between El Paso and Kirby. Straight-line distance: 507.02 mi (815.97 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 Kirby
City in Bexar County, Texas, United States
| Population | 8,719 |
| Coordinates | 29.4632900, -98.3855700 |
| Altitude | 209 |
| Country | United States |
End: Kirby (-98.38557, 29.46329)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 899 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 18h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 13h 58m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 11h 10m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 09h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 07h 58m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 06h 58m |
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 | $74.52 | $149.04 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $83.85 | $167.70 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $90.53 | $181.07 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $78.74 | $157.48 |
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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