How far is El Paso, TX from Live Oak, TX?
The driving distance from El Paso, TX to Live Oak, TX is about 444.3 miles (715 km), with a travel time of about 07h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 388.8 miles (625.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 15h 29m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 44m.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between El Paso and Live Oak.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between El Paso and Live Oak.
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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
86 mi · 1 hr 21 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 67, US 385: McCamey, San Angelo
1.4 km · 2 min · La Entrada al Pacifico Corridor
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Continue straight
144.4 mi · 2 hr 42 min
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Turn right onto West Loop 306
628 ft · 15 sec · West Loop 306
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Take the ramp slight left toward Loop 306 East
1303 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight right
4 mi · 5 min
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Keep slight right to continue on US 87 North, SH 306 East, US 277 North: Eden, El Dorado
2327 ft · 57 sec
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Merge slight left onto South Bryant Boulevard
1.5 km · 1 min · South Bryant Boulevard
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Continue on US Highway 87 South
34.3 mi · 35 min · US Highway 87 South
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Turn right
5.4 mi · 13 min
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · County Road 2335
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between El Paso and Live Oak.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 10 East
Merge slight left
167 mi · 02h 43m
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.
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving El Paso and Partly Sunny near Live Oak.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from El Paso to Live Oak?
The road trip is about 444.3 miles (715 km) and usually takes 07h 44m 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?
Fort Stockton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 221.9 miles from El Paso and 222.4 miles from Live Oak.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 388.8 miles (625.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 55.5 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 $59.25 one way or $118.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 139.3 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 Live Oak, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around El Paso and Partly Sunny near Live Oak.
Stop Ideas Near Fort Stockton
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 Fort Stockton.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between El Paso and Live Oak. Straight-line distance: 388.82 mi (625.75 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 Live Oak
City in Texas
| Population | 16,661 |
| Coordinates | 31.1390600, -99.9295200 |
| Altitude | 654 |
| Country | United States |
End: Live Oak (-99.92952, 31.13906)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 715 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 14h 48m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 11h 06m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 08h 53m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 07h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 06h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 05h 32m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.78 | $59.25 | $118.51 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $66.67 | $133.34 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $71.99 | $143.97 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $62.61 | $125.22 |
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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