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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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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
31.3 mi · 36 min
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Turn right onto South Burleson Avenue
2 m · 1 sec · South Burleson Avenue
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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.
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
167 mi · 02h 43m
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 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).
#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 McCamey
City in Upton County, Texas, United States
| Population | 2,036 |
| Coordinates | 31.1359800, -102.2243000 |
| Altitude | 752 |
| Country | United States |
End: McCamey (-102.2243, 31.13598)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 460 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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