How far is El Paso, TX from Krum, TX?
The driving distance from El Paso, TX to Krum, TX is about 643.7 miles (1035.9 km), with a travel time of about 10h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 548.6 miles (882.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 21h 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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Drive time stays fixed at 10h 48m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between El Paso and Krum.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between El Paso and Krum.
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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
421.1 mi · 7 hr
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Keep slight left to continue on West Freeway
5.6 mi · 6 min · West Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 820 North
1.4 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Jim Wright Freeway
12.5 mi · 14 min · Jim Wright Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 35W, US 287: Denton, Fort Worth
1680 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 35W North, US 287 North: Denton
1816 ft · 35 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 35W North, US 287 North: Denton
1 km · 47 sec
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Merge slight right onto North Freeway
2010 ft · 26 sec · North Freeway
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Take the exit slight left toward I 35W Express North
879 ft · 10 sec
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Merge slight left onto I 35W TEXpress
9 mi · 9 min · I 35W TEXpress
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Merge slight right onto North Freeway
17.8 mi · 19 min · North Freeway
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Merge slight left
2185 ft · 27 sec
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Continue straight
2.8 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 77, FM 1173: Krum
740 ft · 21 sec
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Turn straight onto North Interstate 35
605 ft · 18 sec · North Interstate 35
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Turn left onto North Elm Street
87 m · 12 sec · North Elm Street
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Turn left onto North Interstate 35
1494 ft · 28 sec · North Interstate 35
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Turn right
3.5 mi · 6 min
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West McCart Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between El Paso and Krum.
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 left
421 mi · 07h 00m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving El Paso and Mostly Cloudy near Krum.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from El Paso to Krum?
The road trip is about 643.7 miles (1035.9 km) and usually takes 10h 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?
Stanton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 321.5 miles from El Paso and 322.1 miles from Krum.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 548.6 miles (882.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 95.1 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 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 $85.82 one way or $171.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 201.8 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 Krum, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around El Paso and Mostly Cloudy near Krum.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between El Paso and Krum. Straight-line distance: 548.61 mi (882.9 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 |
End: Krum (-97.23807, 33.26151)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 1036 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 21h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 16h 05m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 12h 52m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 10h 43m |
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.78 | $85.82 | $171.64 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $96.56 | $193.13 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $104.26 | $208.52 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $90.68 | $181.36 |
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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