How far is El Paso, TX from Magnolia, TX?
The driving distance from El Paso, TX to Magnolia, TX is about 708.1 miles (1139.6 km), with a travel time of about 12h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 644.6 miles (1037.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 24h 37m 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 12h 18m.
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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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between El Paso and Magnolia.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between El Paso and Magnolia.
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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
290.2 mi · 4 hr 32 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 290 East: Fredericksburg
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Continue on US Highway 290
39 mi · 42 min · US Highway 290
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Continue on West Main Street
3.5 mi · 8 min · West Main Street
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Continue on East US Highway 290
27.2 mi · 31 min · East US Highway 290
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Continue on West Main Street
1 mi · 2 min · West Main Street
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Take the exit slight right
724 ft · 19 sec
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Merge slight left onto South US Highway 281
5.4 mi · 6 min · South US Highway 281
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Turn slight left onto East US Highway 290
30.9 mi · 38 min · East US Highway 290
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Continue on West US Highway 290
1424 ft · 18 sec · West US Highway 290
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Take the exit slight left
892 ft · 22 sec
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Continue on West US Highway 290
2 mi · 2 min · West US Highway 290
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Continue straight
13.6 mi · 15 min
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Turn straight onto Bastrop Freeway
1.9 mi · 2 min · Bastrop Freeway
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Continue on East State Highway 71
2388 ft · 29 sec · East State Highway 71
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Continue on Texas State Highway 71
18.9 mi · 22 min · Texas State Highway 71
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Take the exit slight right
1067 ft · 26 sec
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Turn straight onto College Street
1.4 km · 2 min · College Street
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Turn left onto State Highway 95
1945 ft · 35 sec · State Highway 95
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Turn right onto Chestnut Street
1.3 km · 1 min · Chestnut Street
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Continue on State Highway 21 East
11.6 mi · 14 min · State Highway 21 East
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Take the exit slight right
1830 ft · 51 sec
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Merge slight left onto US Highway 290
12.1 mi · 14 min · US Highway 290
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Continue on West Austin Street
32.9 mi · 37 min · West Austin Street
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Take the exit slight right toward US 290 East, TX 36 South: Houston, Bellville
1393 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left onto US Highway 290 West
23.3 mi · 26 min · US Highway 290 West
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Take the exit slight right toward FM 1488, FM 359: Brookshire, Magnolia
2110 ft · 53 sec
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Turn left onto FM 1488
4.1 mi · 6 min · FM 1488
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Turn left
17.2 mi · 26 min
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Turn right onto Farm to Market Road 1774
1286 ft · 22 sec · Farm to Market Road 1774
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Farm to Market Road 1774
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between El Paso and Magnolia.
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
290 mi · 04h 32m
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 Cloudy leaving El Paso and Mostly Sunny near Magnolia.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from El Paso to Magnolia?
The road trip is about 708.1 miles (1139.6 km) and usually takes 12h 18m 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?
Ozona is a useful midpoint, sitting about 353.6 miles from El Paso and 354.5 miles from Magnolia.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 644.6 miles (1037.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 63.5 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 $94.44 one way or $188.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 222.1 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 Magnolia, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around El Paso and Mostly Sunny near Magnolia.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between El Paso and Magnolia. Straight-line distance: 644.61 mi (1037.4 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 Magnolia
City in southwestern Montgomery County, Texas, United States
| Population | 2,224 |
| Coordinates | 30.2093800, -95.7507800 |
| Altitude | 82 |
| Country | United States |
End: Magnolia (-95.75078, 30.20938)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 1140 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 23h 35m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 17h 42m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 14h 09m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 11h 48m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 10h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 08h 50m |
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 | $94.44 | $188.87 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $106.26 | $212.51 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $114.73 | $229.46 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $99.79 | $199.57 |
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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