How far is El Paso, TX from Mesquite, TX?
The driving distance from El Paso, TX to Mesquite, TX is about 653.7 miles (1052 km), with a travel time of about 10h 56m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 581.7 miles (936.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 21h 52m 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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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 10h 56m.
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
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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 Mesquite.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between El Paso and Mesquite.
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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 right to continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
22.6 mi · 24 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
13.9 mi · 15 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
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Continue on Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
22 mi · 24 min · Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
5 mi · 5 min · Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward TX 352: Scyene Road, Military Parkway
1055 ft · 19 sec
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Turn right onto Military Parkway
1.5 km · 2 min · Military Parkway
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Continue on West Davis Street
1995 ft · 1 min · West Davis Street
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Turn left onto South Galloway Avenue
62 m · 6 sec · South Galloway Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Galloway Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between El Paso and Mesquite.
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 Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Mesquite.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from El Paso to Mesquite?
The road trip is about 653.7 miles (1052 km) and usually takes 10h 56m 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 326.5 miles from El Paso and 327.2 miles from Mesquite.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 581.7 miles (936.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 72 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 $87.18 one way or $174.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 205 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 Mesquite, 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 Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Mesquite.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between El Paso and Mesquite. Straight-line distance: 581.67 mi (936.1 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 Mesquite
The ninth most populous city in Texas.
| Population | 138,916 |
| Coordinates | 32.7668000, -96.5991600 |
| Altitude | 151 |
| Country | United States |
End: Mesquite (-96.59916, 32.7668)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 1052 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 21h 46m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 16h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 13h 04m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 10h 53m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 09h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 08h 09m |
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 | $87.18 | $174.36 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $98.09 | $196.19 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $105.91 | $211.83 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $92.12 | $184.24 |
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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