How far is El Paso, TX from Marfa, TX?
The driving distance from El Paso, TX to Marfa, TX is about 194.1 miles (312.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 177 miles (284.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 45m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 22m.
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Halfway Point
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Town of the United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between El Paso and Marfa.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between El Paso and Marfa.
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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
119.7 mi · 1 hr 59 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 90, SH 54
1019 ft · 22 sec
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Turn straight onto Southwest Frontage Road
819 ft · 25 sec · Southwest Frontage Road
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Turn right onto Van Horn Street
1902 ft · 25 sec · Van Horn Street
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Continue on US Highway 90
37.5 mi · 43 min · US Highway 90
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Continue on California Avenue
2850 ft · 37 sec · California Avenue
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Continue on US Highway 90
33.8 mi · 35 min · US Highway 90
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Continue on West San Antonio Street
1 mi · 2 min · West San Antonio Street
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Turn left onto South Austin Street
54 m · 10 sec · South Austin Street
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Turn right
90 m · 22 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between El Paso and Marfa.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 10 East
Merge slight left
120 mi · 01h 59m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Sunny leaving El Paso and Sunny near Marfa.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from El Paso to Marfa?
The road trip is about 194.1 miles (312.4 km) and usually takes 03h 22m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Van Horn is a useful midpoint, sitting about 97.1 miles from El Paso and 97.1 miles from Marfa.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 177 miles (284.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.1 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 8:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:14 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.89 one way or $51.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 60.9 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 Marfa, 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 Sunny near Marfa.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between El Paso and Marfa. Straight-line distance: 177 mi (284.85 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 Marfa
Small town in western Texas
| Population | 1,591 |
| Coordinates | 30.3097300, -104.0213400 |
| Altitude | 1428 |
| Country | United States |
End: Marfa (-104.02134, 30.30973)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 312 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 28m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 51m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 52m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 46m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 25m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.78 | $25.89 | $51.77 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $29.13 | $58.25 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $31.45 | $62.90 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $27.35 | $54.70 |
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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