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

The driving distance from El Paso, TX to McQueeney, TX is about 583 miles (938.3 km), with a travel time of about 09h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 524 miles (843.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 19h 01m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
583.06 mi
09h 30m
Flight
524.01 mi
843.32 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
524.01 mi
Kilometers
843.32 km
Flight Time
01h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
583.06 mi
Kilometers
938.34 km
Drive Time
09h 30m

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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 09h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in McQueeney
Thu, Apr 23, 12:08 PM CDT
Return by in El Paso
Thu, Apr 23, 8:39 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave El Paso
2026-04-23T01:37
Arrive McQueeney
Thu, Apr 23, 11:08 AM MDT
Route Timing
09h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
4:31 PM to 6:01 PM CDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
4:58 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in El Paso
8:00 PM MDT
Overnight-style route

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
Iraan
TX

City in Pecos County, Texas, United States

From El Paso
291.2 mi
04h 45m
To McQueeney
291.8 mi
04h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
8 to 18 mph W
Destination
85°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    363.5 mi · 5 hr 45 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight right

    5.4 mi · 6 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward Frontage Road

    3038 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto Interstate 10 West

    2629 ft · 54 sec · Interstate 10 West

  9. 9

    Turn left onto North Loop 1604 West

    2164 ft · 43 sec · North Loop 1604 West

  10. 10

    Take the ramp straight toward Loop 1604 East

    554 ft · 14 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Anderson Loop

    25.4 mi · 29 min · Anderson Loop

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Interstate 10 East

    1.5 km · 2 min · Interstate 10 East

  13. 13

    Take the ramp slight left

    852 ft · 21 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto 90th Infantry Division Highway

    14.9 mi · 15 min · 90th Infantry Division Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on I 10 East: Houston, Austin, Waco

    1.3 km · 48 sec

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward FM 725: Lake McQueeney

    1748 ft · 46 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Farm-to-Market Road 725

    2 mi · 3 min · Farm-to-Market Road 725

  18. 18

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Farm-to-Market Road 78

    3024 ft · 1 min · Farm-to-Market Road 78

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Cypress Ridge Road

    2 m · 1 sec · Cypress Ridge Road

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Cypress Ridge Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
20 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
3.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 10 East
537 mi · 92%
Anderson Loop
25.4 mi · 4%
90th Infantry Division Highway
14.9 mi · 3%
Farm-to-Market Road 725
2.05 mi
Interstate 10 East
1.09 mi
Frontage Road
0.58 mi
Longest Stretch

I 10 East

Keep slight right

363 mi · 05h 45m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
09h 30m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
19h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+59 mi
524 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Iraan
04h 45m from El Paso
Leave By
4:58 PM MDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving El Paso and Mostly Cloudy near McQueeney.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 583 miles (938.3 km) and usually takes 09h 30m 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?

Iraan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 291.2 miles from El Paso and 291.8 miles from McQueeney.

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

The direct path is about 524 miles (843.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 59 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 $77.73 one way or $155.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 182.8 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 McQueeney, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around El Paso and Mostly Cloudy near McQueeney.

Stop Ideas Near Iraan

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Iraan, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Iraan.

RAIL

Sanderson

99 mi away
201 West Downey Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between El Paso and McQueeney. Straight-line distance: 524.01 mi (843.32 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
McQueeney

#2 McQueeney

Census designated place

Population2,545
Coordinates29.5921700, -98.0333400
Altitude167
CountryUnited States
Start: El Paso (-106.48693, 31.75872)
End: McQueeney (-98.03334, 29.59217)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 938 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)19h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)14h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)11h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)09h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)08h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)07h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
20.57 gal
77.88 L · about $77.73
Round trip
$155.47
41.14 gal · 155.76 L
Estimated CO2
182.8 kg one way
Round trip: 365.6 kg / 806 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $77.73 $155.47
Mid-grade $4.25 $87.46 $174.93
Premium $4.59 $94.44 $188.87
Diesel $3.99 $82.14 $164.27

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 23, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between El Paso, TX and McQueeney, TX. The current time in El Paso is 01:37:40, although it is 02:37:40 in McQueeney.

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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.