How far is El Paso, TX from Leander, TX?
The driving distance from El Paso, TX to Leander, TX is about 571.7 miles (920.1 km), with a travel time of about 09h 54m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 516.7 miles (831.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 19h 48m 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 54m.
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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Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between El Paso and Leander.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between El Paso and Leander.
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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
269 mi · 4 hr 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 83 North, US 377: Junction, Menard
1350 ft · 41 sec
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Turn left onto North Main Street
1.4 km · 1 min · North Main Street
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Take the exit slight right
24.8 mi · 36 min
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Continue on United States Highway 377
1524 ft · 26 sec · United States Highway 377
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Continue on US Highway 377
11.2 mi · 17 min · US Highway 377
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Turn slight right
4.2 mi · 7 min
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Turn right onto North US Highway 87
3093 ft · 45 sec · North US Highway 87
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Continue on Fort McKavitt Street
1.3 km · 56 sec · Fort McKavitt Street
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Continue on Austin Street
1.1 km · 1 min · Austin Street
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Continue on East State Highway 29
62.5 mi · 1 hr 15 min · East State Highway 29
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Continue on West Polk Street
1.8 mi · 3 min · West Polk Street
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Continue on East State Highway 29
21.7 mi · 28 min · East State Highway 29
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Turn right onto North US Highway 183
1327 ft · 21 sec · North US Highway 183
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Take the ramp slight left
1729 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left onto 183A Toll Road
2.3 mi · 2 min · 183A Toll Road
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Take the exit slight right
2018 ft · 49 sec
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Turn straight onto North US Highway 183
1280 ft · 23 sec · North US Highway 183
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Turn right onto North US Highway 183
2 mi · 3 min · North US Highway 183
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North US Highway 183
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between El Paso and Leander.
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
269 mi · 04h 12m
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 Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Leander.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from El Paso to Leander?
The road trip is about 571.7 miles (920.1 km) and usually takes 09h 54m 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 285.5 miles from El Paso and 286.2 miles from Leander.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 516.7 miles (831.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 55 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 $76.22 one way or $152.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 179.3 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 Leander, 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 Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Leander.
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 Leander. Straight-line distance: 516.75 mi (831.63 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 Leander
The fifth most populous city in Williamson County, Texas.
| Population | 70,519 |
| Coordinates | 30.5788100, -97.8530700 |
| Altitude | 298 |
| Country | United States |
End: Leander (-97.85307, 30.57881)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 920 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 19h 03m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 14h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 11h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 09h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 08h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 07h 07m |
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 | $76.22 | $152.44 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $85.76 | $171.53 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $92.60 | $185.20 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $80.54 | $161.08 |
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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