How far is El Paso, TX from Midland, TX?
The driving distance from El Paso, TX to Midland, TX is about 305.7 miles (492 km), with a travel time of about 04h 59m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 259.2 miles (417.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 59m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 59m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between El Paso and Midland.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between El Paso and Midland.
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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
136 mi · 2 hr 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SH 349 Business, SH 349: Lamesa, Rankin
846 ft · 24 sec
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Turn straight onto West Interstate 20
828 ft · 24 sec · West Interstate 20
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Turn left onto Rankin Highway
1.2 mi · 1 min · Rankin Highway
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Continue on South Big Spring Street
3046 ft · 43 sec · South Big Spring Street
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Turn right onto West Wall Street
14 m · 1 sec · West Wall Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Wall Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between El Paso and Midland.
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.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Mostly Sunny leaving El Paso and Mostly Sunny near Midland.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from El Paso to Midland?
The road trip is about 305.7 miles (492 km) and usually takes 04h 59m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Van Horn is a useful midpoint, sitting about 152.7 miles from El Paso and 153 miles from Midland.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 259.2 miles (417.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 46.5 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 8:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:00 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $40.78 one way or $81.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 95.9 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 Midland, 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 Sunny near Midland.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between El Paso and Midland. Straight-line distance: 259.19 mi (417.13 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 Midland
The 21st most populous city in Texas.
| Population | 147,069 |
| Coordinates | 31.9973500, -102.0779100 |
| Altitude | 848 |
| Country | United States |
End: Midland (-102.07791, 31.99735)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 492 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 11m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 38m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 05m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 48m |
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 | $40.78 | $81.55 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $45.88 | $91.76 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $49.54 | $99.07 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $43.08 | $86.17 |
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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