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

The driving distance from El Paso, TX to McCamey, TX is about 285.7 miles (459.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 254.9 miles (410.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 26m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
285.73 mi
04h 43m
Flight
254.9 mi
410.22 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
254.9 mi
Kilometers
410.22 km
Flight Time
00h 30m

Driving Distance

Road route
285.73 mi
Kilometers
459.84 km
Drive Time
04h 43m

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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 04h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in McCamey
Sun, Apr 12, 7:24 PM CDT
Return by in El Paso
Sun, Apr 12, 11:07 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave El Paso
2026-04-12T13:41
Arrive McCamey
Sun, Apr 12, 6:24 PM MDT
Route Timing
04h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:43 AM to 1:43 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
7:34 AM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in El Paso
9:00 PM MDT
Early departure recommended

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
Van Horn
TX

Town of the United States

From El Paso
142.7 mi
02h 21m
To McCamey
143 mi
02h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 12:00 AM MDT
Wind
6 to 15 mph WSW
Destination
86°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    86 mi · 1 hr 21 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward US 67, US 385: McCamey, San Angelo

    1.4 km · 2 min · La Entrada al Pacifico Corridor

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    31.3 mi · 36 min

  8. 8

    Turn right onto South Burleson Avenue

    2 m · 1 sec · South Burleson Avenue

  9. 9

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Burleson Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
9 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
3.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 10 East
253 mi · 89%
La Entrada al Pacifico Corridor
16.1 mi · 6%
US 67
16.1 mi · 6%
North Mesa Street
0.2 mi
East Franklin Avenue
0.19 mi
South Burleson Avenue
0 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
04h 43m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+30.8 mi
254.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Van Horn
02h 21m from El Paso
Leave By
7:34 AM MDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving El Paso and Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near McCamey.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 285.7 miles (459.8 km) and usually takes 04h 43m 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 142.7 miles from El Paso and 143 miles from McCamey.

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

The direct path is about 254.9 miles (410.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.8 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 7:34 AM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $38.09 one way or $76.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 89.6 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 McCamey, 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 Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near McCamey.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between El Paso and McCamey. Straight-line distance: 254.9 mi (410.22 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
McCamey

#2 McCamey

City in Upton County, Texas, United States

Population2,036
Coordinates31.1359800, -102.2243000
Altitude752
CountryUnited States
Start: El Paso (-106.48693, 31.75872)
End: McCamey (-102.2243, 31.13598)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 460 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.08 gal
38.17 L · about $38.09
Round trip
$76.18
20.16 gal · 76.34 L
Estimated CO2
89.6 kg one way
Round trip: 179.2 kg / 395 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $38.09 $76.18
Mid-grade $4.25 $42.86 $85.72
Premium $4.59 $46.28 $92.55
Diesel $3.99 $40.25 $80.50

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 · Apr 12, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between El Paso, TX and McCamey, TX. The current time in El Paso is 13:41:11, although it is 14:41:11 in McCamey.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.