How far is El Paso, TX from Mineral Wells, TX?
The driving distance from El Paso, TX to Mineral Wells, TX is about 568.7 miles (915.3 km), with a travel time of about 09h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 494.4 miles (795.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 18h 50m 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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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.
The second most populous city in Ector County, Texas.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between El Paso and Mineral Wells.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between El Paso and Mineral Wells.
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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
386.5 mi · 6 hr 23 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 281: Stephenville, Mineral Wells
864 ft · 25 sec
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Turn straight onto I-20 Service Road
1036 ft · 32 sec · I-20 Service Road
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Turn left onto North US Highway 281
12.6 mi · 14 min · North US Highway 281
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Continue on South Oak Avenue
1.7 mi · 2 min · South Oak Avenue
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Turn right onto Southeast 1st Street
10 m · 1 sec · Southeast 1st Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Southeast 1st Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between El Paso and Mineral Wells.
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
387 mi · 06h 23m
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.
Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving El Paso and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Mineral Wells.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from El Paso to Mineral Wells?
The road trip is about 568.7 miles (915.3 km) and usually takes 09h 25m 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?
Odessa is a useful midpoint, sitting about 284.1 miles from El Paso and 284.7 miles from Mineral Wells.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 494.4 miles (795.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 74.3 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 $75.84 one way or $151.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 178.4 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 Mineral Wells, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around El Paso and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Mineral Wells.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between El Paso and Mineral Wells. Straight-line distance: 494.36 mi (795.6 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 Mineral Wells
City in Palo Pinto County, Texas, United States
| Population | 15,219 |
| Coordinates | 32.8084600, -98.1128200 |
| Altitude | 269 |
| Country | United States |
End: Mineral Wells (-98.11282, 32.80846)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 915 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 18h 57m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 14h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 11h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 09h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 08h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 07h 05m |
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 | $75.84 | $151.69 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $85.34 | $170.68 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $92.14 | $184.28 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $80.14 | $160.28 |
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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