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

The driving distance from El Paso, TX to Menard, TX is about 444.2 miles (714.9 km), with a travel time of about 07h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 399.6 miles (643.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 26m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
444.24 mi
07h 13m
Flight
399.6 mi
643.09 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
399.6 mi
Kilometers
643.09 km
Flight Time
00h 48m

Driving Distance

Road route
444.24 mi
Kilometers
714.94 km
Drive Time
07h 13m

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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 07h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Menard
Thu, Apr 23, 11:19 AM CDT
Return by in El Paso
Thu, Apr 23, 5:33 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave El Paso
2026-04-23T03:06
Arrive Menard
Thu, Apr 23, 10:19 AM MDT
Route Timing
07h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
2:13 PM to 3:43 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
9:34 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
Fort Stockton
TX

City in Texas

From El Paso
221.9 mi
03h 36m
To Menard
222.4 mi
03h 36m

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
80°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    217.4 mi · 3 hr 24 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward Loop 467, RM 864: Fort McKavett

    1456 ft · 38 sec

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Loop 467

    80 m · 6 sec · Loop 467

  8. 8

    Continue on Loop 467

    905 ft · 11 sec · Loop 467

  9. 9

    Continue on Ranch Road 864

    42 mi · 46 min · Ranch Road 864

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn right onto West US Highway 190

    16.3 mi · 17 min · West US Highway 190

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Frisco Avenue

    2069 ft · 58 sec · Frisco Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn right onto West San Saba Avenue

    17 m · 1 sec · West San Saba Avenue

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West San Saba Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
13 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
2.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 10 East
385 mi · 87%
Ranch Road 864
42 mi · 9%
West US Highway 190
16.3 mi · 4%
Loop 467
0.5 mi
Frisco Avenue
0.39 mi
North Mesa Street
0.2 mi
Longest Stretch

I 10 East

Keep slight right

217 mi · 03h 24m

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
07h 13m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
14h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+44.6 mi
399.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fort Stockton
03h 36m from El Paso
Leave By
9:34 PM MDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving El Paso and Mostly Cloudy near Menard.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 444.2 miles (714.9 km) and usually takes 07h 13m 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 221.9 miles from El Paso and 222.4 miles from Menard.

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

The direct path is about 399.6 miles (643.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 44.6 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 $59.25 one way or $118.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 139.3 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 Menard, 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 Menard.

Stop Ideas Near Fort Stockton

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Fort Stockton, 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 Fort Stockton.

RAIL

Alpine

96 mi away
102 West Holland Ave.
RAIL

Sanderson

96 mi away
201 West Downey Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between El Paso and Menard. Straight-line distance: 399.6 mi (643.09 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
Menard

#2 Menard

City in Menard County, Texas, United States

Population1,397
Coordinates30.9176700, -99.7864600
Altitude574
CountryUnited States
Start: El Paso (-106.48693, 31.75872)
End: Menard (-99.78646, 30.91767)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 715 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)14h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)11h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)08h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)07h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)06h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)05h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
15.68 gal
59.34 L · about $59.25
Round trip
$118.51
31.36 gal · 118.68 L
Estimated CO2
139.3 kg one way
Round trip: 278.7 kg / 614 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $59.25 $118.51
Mid-grade $4.25 $66.67 $133.34
Premium $4.59 $71.99 $143.97
Diesel $3.99 $62.61 $125.22

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 Menard, TX. The current time in El Paso is 03:06:30, although it is 04:06:30 in Menard.

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.