How far is El Paso, TX from Muleshoe, TX?

The driving distance from El Paso, TX to Muleshoe, TX is about 347.5 miles (559.2 km), with a travel time of about 06h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 276.8 miles (445.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 14m 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
347.46 mi
06h 37m
Flight
276.78 mi
445.44 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
276.78 mi
Kilometers
445.44 km
Flight Time
00h 33m

Driving Distance

Road route
347.46 mi
Kilometers
559.18 km
Drive Time
06h 37m

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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 06h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Muleshoe
Thu, Apr 23, 4:18 AM CDT
Return by in El Paso
Thu, Apr 23, 9:55 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave El Paso
2026-04-22T20:40
Arrive Muleshoe
Thu, Apr 23, 3:18 AM MDT
Route Timing
06h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
1:37 PM to 3:07 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
10:46 PM 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
Kermit
TX

City in Texas, United States

From El Paso
173.7 mi
03h 18m
To Muleshoe
173.7 mi
03h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
7 to 18 mph WSW
Destination
89°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between El Paso and Muleshoe.

  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

    3.2 mi · 4 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward US 62, US 180: Paisano Drive, Chelsea Street

    2920 ft · 1 min

  6. 6

    Turn left onto East Paisano Drive

    2796 ft · 43 sec · East Paisano Drive

  7. 7

    Continue on Montana Avenue

    5.2 mi · 8 min · Montana Avenue

  8. 8

    Continue on Arturo Benavides Memorial Freeway

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Arturo Benavides Memorial Freeway

  9. 9

    Continue on Montana Avenue

    13.7 mi · 17 min · Montana Avenue

  10. 10

    Continue on US Highway 62

    102.3 mi · 1 hr 46 min · US Highway 62

  11. 11

    Continue on National Parks Highway

    33.6 mi · 38 min · National Parks Highway

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto South Canal Street

    1.9 mi · 3 min · South Canal Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto West Greene Street

    6.5 mi · 8 min · West Greene Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Hobbs Highway

    20.4 mi · 22 min · Hobbs Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on West Carlsbad Highway

    29.6 mi · 34 min · West Carlsbad Highway

  16. 16

    Turn left onto South NM Highway 483

    13.7 mi · 24 min · South NM Highway 483

  17. 17

    Continue on South 2nd Street

    2.3 mi · 4 min · South 2nd Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto West Avenue R

    1040 ft · 28 sec · West Avenue R

  19. 19

    Turn sharp left onto South Main Avenue

    1.3 mi · 2 min · South Main Avenue

  20. 20

    Continue on North Main Street

    1 mi · 1 min · North Main Street

  21. 21

    Continue on Tatum Highway

    1.2 mi · 1 min · Tatum Highway

  22. 22

    Continue on Plains Highway

    32.1 mi · 40 min · Plains Highway

  23. 23

    Continue on Highway 82

    2242 ft · 35 sec · Highway 82

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Roswell Highway

    71 m · 4 sec · Roswell Highway

  25. 25

    Continue on Cowboy Way

    1.5 km · 1 min · Cowboy Way

  26. 26

    Turn sharp left onto Highway 214

    73.4 mi · 1 hr 17 min · Highway 214

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North 1st Street

Car Route Details

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

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
27 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US Highway 62
102 mi · 29%
Highway 214
73.4 mi · 21%
National Parks Highway
33.6 mi · 10%
Plains Highway
32.1 mi · 9%
West Carlsbad Highway
29.6 mi · 9%
Hobbs Highway
20.4 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

US Highway 62

Continue on US Highway 62

102 mi · 01h 46m

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
06h 37m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
13h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+70.7 mi
276.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kermit
03h 18m from El Paso
Leave By
10:46 PM MDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving El Paso and Sunny near Muleshoe.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from El Paso to Muleshoe?

The road trip is about 347.5 miles (559.2 km) and usually takes 06h 37m 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?

Kermit is a useful midpoint, sitting about 173.7 miles from El Paso and 173.7 miles from Muleshoe.

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

The direct path is about 276.8 miles (445.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 70.7 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 $46.33 one way or $92.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 109 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 Muleshoe, 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 Sunny near Muleshoe.

Stop Ideas Near Kermit

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Kermit and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 9.4 mi away

City of Carlsbad Water System

Carlsbad , NM
101 N Halagueno St, Carlsbad, NM 88220
Rating 4.0/5 1 reviews Waste management service,Mining company
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 9.4 mi away

Carlsbad Municipal Annex

Carlsbad , NM
114 S Halagueno St, Carlsbad, NM 88220
City government office
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 14.4 mi away

Loving Village Hall

Loving , NM
415 W Cedar St, Loving, NM 88256
Rating 4.5/5 2 reviews Police department

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Kermit.

Transit stop coverage is not ready for this midpoint yet.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between El Paso and Muleshoe. Straight-line distance: 276.78 mi (445.44 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
Muleshoe

#2 Muleshoe

City in Texas, USA

Population4,822
Coordinates34.2264700, -102.7238300
Altitude1156
CountryUnited States
Start: El Paso (-106.48693, 31.75872)
End: Muleshoe (-102.72383, 34.22647)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 559 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 57m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.26 gal
46.41 L · about $46.33
Round trip
$92.66
24.52 gal · 92.82 L
Estimated CO2
109 kg one way
Round trip: 217.9 kg / 480 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $46.33 $92.66
Mid-grade $4.25 $52.13 $104.26
Premium $4.59 $56.29 $112.57
Diesel $3.99 $48.95 $97.91

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 Muleshoe, TX. The current time in El Paso is 20:40:40, although it is 21:40:40 in Muleshoe.

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.