How far is El Paso, TX from McLendon-Chisholm, TX?
The driving distance from El Paso, TX to McLendon-Chisholm, TX is about 664.4 miles (1069.3 km), with a travel time of about 11h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 594.7 miles (957.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 22h 35m 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 11h 17m.
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 McLendon-Chisholm.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between El Paso and McLendon-Chisholm.
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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 left
421.1 mi · 7 hr
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Keep slight left to continue on West Freeway
15.2 mi · 17 min · West Freeway
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Continue on Tom Landry Freeway
31 mi · 37 min · Tom Landry Freeway
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Continue on East R L Thornton Freeway
7.5 mi · 9 min · East R L Thornton Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on East R L Thornton Freeway
15.3 mi · 18 min · East R L Thornton Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward TX 205: Rockwall, Terrell
1073 ft · 26 sec
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Turn straight onto East Interstate 30
931 ft · 19 sec · East Interstate 30
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Turn slight right
95 m · 11 sec
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Turn straight onto South Goliad Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · South Goliad Street
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Continue on South State Highway 205
4.3 mi · 6 min · South State Highway 205
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Turn right onto West FM 550
733 ft · 20 sec · West FM 550
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Turn left onto Cattle Barron Drive
2721 ft · 2 min · Cattle Barron Drive
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Turn left
41 m · 10 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 McLendon-Chisholm.
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 left
421 mi · 07h 00m
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.
Sunny leaving El Paso and Sunny near McLendon-Chisholm.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from El Paso to McLendon-Chisholm?
The road trip is about 664.4 miles (1069.3 km) and usually takes 11h 17m 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?
Stanton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 331.8 miles from El Paso and 332.6 miles from McLendon-Chisholm.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 594.7 miles (957.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 69.7 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 $88.62 one way or $177.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 208.4 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 McLendon-Chisholm, 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 McLendon-Chisholm.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between El Paso and McLendon-Chisholm. Straight-line distance: 594.72 mi (957.11 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 McLendon-Chisholm
City in Rockwall County, Texas, United States
| Population | 3,815 |
| Coordinates | 32.8423500, -96.3805400 |
| Altitude | 154 |
| Country | United States |
End: McLendon-Chisholm (-96.38054, 32.84235)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 1069 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 22h 08m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 16h 36m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 13h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 11h 04m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 09h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 08h 17m |
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 | $88.62 | $177.24 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $99.71 | $199.42 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $107.66 | $215.32 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $93.64 | $187.27 |
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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