How far is El Paso, TX from Kirbyville, TX?
The driving distance from El Paso, TX to Kirbyville, TX is about 878.1 miles (1413.2 km), with a travel time of about 14h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 747.7 miles (1203.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 29h 36m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 14h 48m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Texas, 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 Kirbyville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between El Paso and Kirbyville.
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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
5.4 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Frontage Road
3038 ft · 1 min
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Turn straight onto Interstate 10 West
2629 ft · 54 sec · Interstate 10 West
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Turn left onto North Loop 1604 West
2164 ft · 43 sec · North Loop 1604 West
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Take the ramp straight toward Loop 1604 East
554 ft · 14 sec
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Merge slight left onto Anderson Loop
25.4 mi · 29 min · Anderson Loop
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Turn left onto Interstate 10 East
1.5 km · 2 min · Interstate 10 East
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Take the ramp slight left
852 ft · 21 sec
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Merge slight left onto 90th Infantry Division Highway
14.9 mi · 15 min · 90th Infantry Division Highway
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Continue on I 10 East: Houston, Austin, Waco
151.1 mi · 2 hr 34 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 10 Toll: Katy Tollway
1548 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight left onto Katy Tollway
3.2 mi · 4 min · Katy Tollway
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Take the exit slight right
1092 ft · 15 sec
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Merge slight right onto Katy Freeway
10.9 mi · 14 min · Katy Freeway
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Continue on East Freeway
5.8 mi · 7 min · East Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on East Freeway
13.4 mi · 16 min · East Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on East Freeway
64.5 mi · 1 hr 12 min · East Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 69 North, US 96 North, US 287 North: Lufkin, Jasper
10.2 mi · 11 min · Eastex Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on US 96 North: Lumberton, Jasper
39.2 mi · 44 min
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Turn right onto East Main Street
108 m · 12 sec · East Main Street
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Turn right onto South Elizabeth Avenue
22 m · 2 sec · South Elizabeth Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Elizabeth Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between El Paso and Kirbyville.
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 Sunny near Kirbyville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from El Paso to Kirbyville?
The road trip is about 878.1 miles (1413.2 km) and usually takes 14h 48m 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?
Junction is a useful midpoint, sitting about 438.6 miles from El Paso and 439.5 miles from Kirbyville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 747.7 miles (1203.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 130.4 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 $117.11 one way or $234.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 275.4 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 Kirbyville, 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 Kirbyville.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between El Paso and Kirbyville. Straight-line distance: 747.68 mi (1203.27 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 Kirbyville
City in Jasper County, Texas, United States
| Population | 2,032 |
| Coordinates | 30.6604800, -93.8926800 |
| Altitude | 34 |
| Country | United States |
End: Kirbyville (-93.89268, 30.66048)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 1413 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 29h 15m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 21h 57m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 17h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 14h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 12h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 10h 57m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.78 | $117.11 | $234.22 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $131.77 | $263.54 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $142.28 | $284.55 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $123.74 | $247.49 |
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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