How far is El Paso, TX from La Vernia, TX?
The driving distance from El Paso, TX to La Vernia, TX is about 579.1 miles (931.9 km), with a travel time of about 09h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 524.8 miles (844.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 18h 52m 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 09h 26m.
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 Pecos County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between El Paso and La Vernia.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between El Paso and La Vernia.
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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
33 mi · 38 min · Anderson Loop
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Take the exit right
966 ft · 28 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto US Highway 87 East
7.8 mi · 9 min · US Highway 87 East
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Turn left onto Bluebonnet Drive
107 m · 12 sec · Bluebonnet Drive
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Turn left onto Chihuahua East
50 m · 6 sec · Chihuahua East
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Turn right onto Dry Hollow
43 m · 6 sec · Dry Hollow
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Dry Hollow
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between El Paso and La Vernia.
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 then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near La Vernia.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from El Paso to La Vernia?
The road trip is about 579.1 miles (931.9 km) and usually takes 09h 26m 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?
Iraan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 289.2 miles from El Paso and 289.8 miles from La Vernia.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 524.8 miles (844.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 54.3 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 $77.20 one way or $154.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 181.6 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 La Vernia, 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 then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near La Vernia.
Stop Ideas Near Iraan
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 Iraan.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between El Paso and La Vernia. Straight-line distance: 524.83 mi (844.63 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 La Vernia
City in Wilson County, Texas, United States
| Population | 1,449 |
| Coordinates | 29.3563500, -98.1155600 |
| Altitude | 149 |
| Country | United States |
End: La Vernia (-98.11556, 29.35635)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 932 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 19h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 14h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 11h 34m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 09h 39m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 08h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 07h 13m |
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 | $77.20 | $154.41 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $86.87 | $173.74 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $93.79 | $187.59 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $81.58 | $163.15 |
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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