How far is El Paso, TX from Mission Bend, TX?

The driving distance from El Paso, TX to Mission Bend, TX is about 733 miles (1179.7 km), with a travel time of about 12h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 658.1 miles (1059.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 24h 13m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
733.04 mi
12h 06m
Flight
658.09 mi
1059.09 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
658.09 mi
Kilometers
1059.09 km
Flight Time
01h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
733.04 mi
Kilometers
1179.71 km
Drive Time
12h 06m

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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 12h 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Mission Bend
Thu, Apr 23, 2:17 PM CDT
Return by in El Paso
Fri, Apr 24, 1:23 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave El Paso
2026-04-23T01:10
Arrive Mission Bend
Thu, Apr 23, 1:17 PM MDT
Route Timing
12h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
7:07 PM to 8:37 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
11:46 AM 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
Sonora
TX

City in Texas

From El Paso
366.1 mi
06h 03m
To Mission Bend
366.9 mi
06h 03m

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
84°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between El Paso and Mission Bend.

  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

    363.5 mi · 5 hr 45 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight right

    5.4 mi · 6 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward Frontage Road

    3038 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto Interstate 10 West

    2629 ft · 54 sec · Interstate 10 West

  9. 9

    Turn left onto North Loop 1604 West

    2164 ft · 43 sec · North Loop 1604 West

  10. 10

    Take the ramp straight toward Loop 1604 East

    554 ft · 14 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Anderson Loop

    25.4 mi · 29 min · Anderson Loop

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Interstate 10 East

    1.5 km · 2 min · Interstate 10 East

  13. 13

    Take the ramp slight left

    852 ft · 21 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto 90th Infantry Division Highway

    14.9 mi · 15 min · 90th Infantry Division Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on I 10 East: Houston, Austin, Waco

    139.6 mi · 2 hr 21 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward TX 99 Toll North, TX 99 South: Grand Parkway

    2346 ft · 45 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on TX 99 South: Grand Parkway

    1.2 km · 2 min

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto West Grand Parkway South

    4.8 mi · 6 min · West Grand Parkway South

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward FM 1093

    2003 ft · 40 sec

  20. 20

    Continue on West Grand Parkway South Frontage Road

    48 m · 10 sec · West Grand Parkway South Frontage Road

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Farm to Market 1093 Road

    656 ft · 15 sec · Farm to Market 1093 Road

  22. 22

    Take the ramp slight left toward WPT Toll East

    1247 ft · 30 sec

  23. 23

    Merge slight left onto Fort Bend Westpark Tollway

    4.2 mi · 4 min · Fort Bend Westpark Tollway

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward TX 6, FM 1093, FM 1464: Westheimer Road

    1099 ft · 27 sec

  25. 25

    Continue on Farm to Market 1093 Road

    1652 ft · 28 sec · Farm to Market 1093 Road

  26. 26

    Continue on Alief Clodine Road

    1289 ft · 30 sec · Alief Clodine Road

  27. 27

    Turn right

    2257 ft · 42 sec

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Bellaire Boulevard

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Bellaire Boulevard

  29. 29

    Turn right onto Addicks Clodine Road

    1539 ft · 33 sec · Addicks Clodine Road

  30. 30

    Turn right onto Los Altos Drive

    84 m · 18 sec · Los Altos Drive

  31. 31

    Turn left onto Marisol Drive

    622 ft · 27 sec · Marisol Drive

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Marisol Drive

Car Route Details

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

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
32 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
13
5 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
4.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 10 East
676 mi · 92%
Anderson Loop
25.4 mi · 3%
90th Infantry Division Highway
14.9 mi · 2%
West Grand Parkway South
4.82 mi · 1%
Fort Bend Westpark Tollway
4.19 mi · 1%
Bellaire Boulevard
1.45 mi
Longest Stretch

I 10 East

Keep slight right

363 mi · 05h 45m

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
12h 06m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
24h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+74.9 mi
658.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sonora
06h 03m from El Paso
Leave By
11:46 AM MDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving El Paso and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Mission Bend.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from El Paso to Mission Bend?

The road trip is about 733 miles (1179.7 km) and usually takes 12h 06m 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?

Sonora is a useful midpoint, sitting about 366.1 miles from El Paso and 366.9 miles from Mission Bend.

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

The direct path is about 658.1 miles (1059.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 74.9 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 $97.76 one way or $195.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 229.9 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 Mission Bend, 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 Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Mission Bend.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between El Paso and Mission Bend. Straight-line distance: 658.09 mi (1059.09 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
Mission Bend

#2 Mission Bend

Census designated place

Population36,501
Coordinates29.6938400, -95.6649500
Altitude29
CountryUnited States
Start: El Paso (-106.48693, 31.75872)
End: Mission Bend (-95.66495, 29.69384)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 1180 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)24h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)18h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)14h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)12h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)10h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)09h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
25.87 gal
97.92 L · about $97.76
Round trip
$195.53
51.74 gal · 195.84 L
Estimated CO2
229.9 kg one way
Round trip: 459.8 kg / 1014 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $97.76 $195.53
Mid-grade $4.25 $110.00 $220.00
Premium $4.59 $118.77 $237.54
Diesel $3.99 $103.30 $206.60

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 Mission Bend, TX. The current time in El Paso is 01:10:35, although it is 02:10:35 in Mission Bend.

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.