How far is El Paso, TX from Luling, TX?

The driving distance from El Paso, TX to Luling, TX is about 606.5 miles (976 km), with a travel time of about 09h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 544.1 miles (875.7 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
606.48 mi
09h 54m
Flight
544.13 mi
875.7 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
544.13 mi
Kilometers
875.7 km
Flight Time
01h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
606.48 mi
Kilometers
976.03 km
Drive Time
09h 54m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 09h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Luling
Tue, May 5, 2:26 PM CDT
Return by in El Paso
Tue, May 5, 11:21 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave El Paso
2026-05-05T03:32
Arrive Luling
Tue, May 5, 1:26 PM MDT
Route Timing
09h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
4:54 PM to 6:24 PM CDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
4:12 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in El Paso
8:00 PM MDT
Overnight-style route

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.

Mid-route stop
Iraan
TX

City in Pecos County, Texas, United States

From El Paso
303 mi
04h 57m
To Luling
303.5 mi
04h 57m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Tuesday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
9 to 17 mph W
Destination
89°F
Tuesday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between El Paso and Luling.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between El Paso and Luling.

  1. 1

    Start on North Mesa Street

    1071 ft · 24 sec · North Mesa Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Franklin Avenue

    995 ft · 26 sec · East Franklin Avenue

  3. 3

    Take the ramp straight toward I 10 East

    2078 ft · 51 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    166.8 mi · 2 hr 43 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight right

    363.5 mi · 5 hr 45 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight right

    5.4 mi · 6 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward Frontage Road

    3038 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto Interstate 10 West

    2629 ft · 54 sec · Interstate 10 West

  9. 9

    Turn left onto North Loop 1604 West

    2164 ft · 43 sec · North Loop 1604 West

  10. 10

    Take the ramp straight toward Loop 1604 East

    554 ft · 14 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Anderson Loop

    25.4 mi · 29 min · Anderson Loop

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Interstate 10 East

    1.5 km · 2 min · Interstate 10 East

  13. 13

    Take the ramp slight left

    852 ft · 21 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto 90th Infantry Division Highway

    14.9 mi · 15 min · 90th Infantry Division Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on I 10 East: Houston, Austin, Waco

    24.5 mi · 25 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward TX 80: Luling, Nixon

    1833 ft · 45 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on TX 80 North: Luling

    53 m · 8 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left

    2.3 mi · 4 min

  19. 19

    Turn right onto East Pierce Street

    6 m · 1 sec · East Pierce Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Pierce Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between El Paso and Luling.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
20 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
3.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 10 East
561 mi · 92%
Anderson Loop
25.4 mi · 4%
90th Infantry Division Highway
14.9 mi · 2%
Interstate 10 East
1.09 mi
Frontage Road
0.58 mi
Interstate 10 West
0.5 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
09h 54m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
19h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+62.4 mi
544.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Iraan
04h 57m from El Paso
Leave By
4:12 PM MDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving El Paso and Mostly Cloudy near Luling.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from El Paso to Luling?

The road trip is about 606.5 miles (976 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 303 miles from El Paso and 303.5 miles from Luling.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 544.1 miles (875.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 62.4 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 $80.87 one way or $161.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 190.2 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 Luling, 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 Mostly Cloudy near Luling.

Stop Ideas Near Iraan

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Iraan, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Iraan.

RAIL

Sanderson

99 mi away
201 West Downey Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between El Paso and Luling. Straight-line distance: 544.13 mi (875.7 km).

El Paso

#1 El Paso

The twenty-third most populous city in the United States and the center of the El Paso metropolitan area.

Population681,534
Coordinates31.7587200, -106.4869300
Altitude1133
CountryUnited States
Luling

#2 Luling

City in Guadalupe County, Texas, USA

Population5,829
Coordinates29.6805100, -97.6475000
Altitude125
CountryUnited States
Start: El Paso (-106.48693, 31.75872)
End: Luling (-97.6475, 29.68051)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 976 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)20h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)15h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)12h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)10h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)08h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)07h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
21.4 gal
81.01 L · about $80.87
Round trip
$161.74
42.8 gal · 162.02 L
Estimated CO2
190.2 kg one way
Round trip: 380.4 kg / 839 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $80.87 $161.74
Mid-grade $4.25 $90.99 $181.99
Premium $4.59 $98.25 $196.49
Diesel $3.99 $85.45 $170.90

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Texas · May 05, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between El Paso, TX and Luling, TX. The current time in El Paso is 03:32:09, although it is 04:32:09 in Luling.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.