How far is El Paso, TX from Medina, TX?
The driving distance from El Paso, TX to Medina, TX is about 516.8 miles (831.7 km), with a travel time of about 08h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 450.6 miles (725.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 16h 43m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MST.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 08h 21m.
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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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 Medina.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between El Paso and Medina.
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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
321.3 mi · 5 hr 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward TX 16
1351 ft · 34 sec
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Turn right onto Sidney Baker Street
1476 ft · 35 sec · Sidney Baker Street
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Turn left onto Veterans Highway
4.3 mi · 7 min · Veterans Highway
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Bandera Highway
11 mi · 13 min · Bandera Highway
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Continue on State Highway 173 North
1.4 km · 58 sec · State Highway 173 North
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Turn right onto Ranch Road 2828
9 mi · 10 min · Ranch Road 2828
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Turn right onto State Highway 16 North
2.2 mi · 3 min · State Highway 16 North
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Turn right onto Newcomer Lane
20 m · 3 sec · Newcomer Lane
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Newcomer Lane
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between El Paso and Medina.
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 right
321 mi · 05h 02m
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.
Rain Showers leaving El Paso and Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers near Medina.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from El Paso to Medina?
The road trip is about 516.8 miles (831.7 km) and usually takes 08h 21m 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?
Fort Stockton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 258 miles from El Paso and 258.7 miles from Medina.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 450.6 miles (725.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 66.2 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 MST. 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 $64.70 one way or $129.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 162.1 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 Medina, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around El Paso and Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers near Medina.
Stop Ideas Near Fort Stockton
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Fort Stockton.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between El Paso and Medina. Straight-line distance: 450.57 mi (725.13 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 Medina
Medina is a place in Texas, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 29.7966100, -99.2464300 |
| Altitude | 441 |
| Country | United States |
End: Medina (-99.24643, 29.79661)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 832 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 17h 13m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 12h 55m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 10h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 08h 36m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 07h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 06h 26m |
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 | $3.55 | $64.70 | $129.39 |
| Mid-grade | $4.06 | $74.07 | $148.15 |
| Premium | $4.44 | $80.97 | $161.93 |
| Diesel | $5.65 | $103.07 | $206.15 |
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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