How far is El Paso, TX from Mexia, TX?
The driving distance from El Paso, TX to Mexia, TX is about 665.5 miles (1071 km), with a travel time of about 11h 56m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 587.8 miles (946 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 23h 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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Drive time stays fixed at 11h 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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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between El Paso and Mexia.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between El Paso and Mexia.
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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
137.4 mi · 2 hr 13 min
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Take the exit slight right toward TX 158, FM 715: Garden City, San Angelo
1187 ft · 29 sec
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Turn straight onto East Interstate 20
1.5 km · 2 min · East Interstate 20
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Turn right onto Garden City Highway
1.2 mi · 2 min · Garden City Highway
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Continue on East State Highway 158
61.4 mi · 1 hr 10 min · East State Highway 158
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Merge slight left onto US Highway 87 North
2.6 mi · 3 min · US Highway 87 North
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Continue on 4th Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · 4th Street
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Turn left onto Robert Lee Highway
34.6 mi · 36 min · Robert Lee Highway
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Continue on Highland Park Road
11.8 mi · 13 min · Highland Park Road
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Turn right onto South State Street
1818 ft · 44 sec · South State Street
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Turn slight left
23.7 mi · 25 min
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Hutchings Avenue
1.4 km · 2 min · Hutchings Avenue
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Take the exit straight toward US 67 North
37 mi · 39 min
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Merge slight left onto Wallis Avenue
21.9 mi · 25 min · Wallis Avenue
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Continue on Early Boulevard
1.7 mi · 2 min · Early Boulevard
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Turn right onto Garmon Drive
1.3 mi · 1 min · Garmon Drive
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Continue on US Highway 84 East
98.3 mi · 1 hr 49 min · US Highway 84 East
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Continue on West McGregor Drive
2.8 mi · 4 min · West McGregor Drive
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Continue on West US Highway 84
5.3 mi · 6 min · West US Highway 84
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Continue on George W Bush Parkway
7.3 mi · 9 min · George W Bush Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward Spur 298: Franklin Avenue
1.5 mi · 2 min
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Turn slight right
79 m · 10 sec
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Take the ramp straight toward South Valley Mills Drive
671 ft · 18 sec · South Valley Mills Drive
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Keep slight left
556 ft · 15 sec
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Merge slight left onto South Valley Mills Drive
1.5 mi · 3 min · South Valley Mills Drive
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Turn left onto South Jack Kultgen Expressway
1.5 km · 2 min · South Jack Kultgen Expressway
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Take the ramp straight toward I 35 North, US 77 North
135 m · 11 sec
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Continue straight
1419 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left onto South Jack Kultgen Expressway
2.7 mi · 3 min · South Jack Kultgen Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 84: Waco Drive, Bellmead Drive
1323 ft · 28 sec
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Turn straight onto North Jack Kultgen Expressway
1408 ft · 31 sec · North Jack Kultgen Expressway
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Turn right onto East Waco Drive
1793 ft · 53 sec · East Waco Drive
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Continue on Bellmead Drive
2.6 mi · 5 min · Bellmead Drive
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Continue on East US Highway 84
2.7 mi · 3 min · East US Highway 84
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Take the exit slight right toward East US Highway 84
32.4 mi · 46 min · East US Highway 84
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Turn right onto North McKinney Street
1475 ft · 29 sec · North McKinney Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South McKinney Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between El Paso and Mexia.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 10 East
Merge slight left
167 mi · 02h 43m
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 Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Mexia.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from El Paso to Mexia?
The road trip is about 665.5 miles (1071 km) and usually takes 11h 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 332.4 miles from El Paso and 333.1 miles from Mexia.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 587.8 miles (946 km), while the road route adds roughly 77.7 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 $88.73 one way or $177.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 208.7 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 Mexia, 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 Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Mexia.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between El Paso and Mexia. Straight-line distance: 587.83 mi (946.02 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 Mexia
City in Limestone County, Texas, United States
| Population | 7,287 |
| Coordinates | 31.6798900, -96.4822000 |
| Altitude | 159 |
| Country | United States |
End: Mexia (-96.4822, 31.67989)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 1071 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 22h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 16h 38m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 13h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 11h 05m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 09h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 08h 18m |
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 | $88.73 | $177.46 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $99.84 | $199.67 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $107.80 | $215.59 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $93.76 | $187.51 |
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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