How far is El Paso, TX from Murphy, TX?
The driving distance from El Paso, TX to Murphy, TX is about 657.7 miles (1058.4 km), with a travel time of about 11h 04m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 582.3 miles (937.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 22h 09m 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 04m.
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 Murphy.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between El Paso and Murphy.
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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
421.1 mi · 7 hr
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Keep slight left to continue on West Freeway
5.6 mi · 6 min · West Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 820 North
1.4 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Jim Wright Freeway
12.6 mi · 14 min · Jim Wright Freeway
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Continue on Northeast Loop
1398 ft · 18 sec · Northeast Loop
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Keep slight left to continue on I 820 TEXpress
6.9 mi · 7 min · I 820 TEXpress
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Continue on SH 121/183 TEXpress
4.4 mi · 4 min · SH 121/183 TEXpress
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Continue on SH 183 TEXpress
11.7 mi · 12 min · SH 183 TEXpress
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Keep slight left to continue on Loop 12 TEXpress
2.6 mi · 3 min · Loop 12 TEXpress
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Merge slight left onto North Walton Walker Boulevard
1.3 km · 54 sec · North Walton Walker Boulevard
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Merge slight right onto North Stemmons Freeway
2.1 mi · 3 min · North Stemmons Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 635 East
2673 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left onto Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
4.4 mi · 5 min · Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
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Continue on Lyndon B. Johnson Freeway
2.6 mi · 3 min · Lyndon B. Johnson Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 75 North, US 75 South: McKinney, Dallas
1825 ft · 22 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 75 North: McKinney
1.4 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto North Central Expressway
5.7 mi · 6 min · North Central Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward PGBT: President George Bush Turnpike
1248 ft · 31 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on PGBT East: President George Bush Turnpike
1942 ft · 48 sec
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Merge slight left onto President George Bush Turnpike
1637 ft · 20 sec · President George Bush Turnpike
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Take the exit right toward Jupiter Road
1530 ft · 33 sec
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Turn straight onto President George Bush Highway
2952 ft · 52 sec · President George Bush Highway
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Turn left onto North Jupiter Road
1920 ft · 47 sec · North Jupiter Road
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Turn right onto East Plano Parkway
2.5 mi · 4 min · East Plano Parkway
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Continue on 14th Street
1.6 km · 2 min · 14th Street
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Continue on West FM 544
1.1 km · 1 min · West FM 544
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Turn left onto North Murphy Road
1999 ft · 59 sec · North Murphy Road
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Continue on North Murphy Road
654 ft · 20 sec · North Murphy Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Murphy Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between El Paso and Murphy.
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
421 mi · 07h 00m
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 Mostly Cloudy near Murphy.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from El Paso to Murphy?
The road trip is about 657.7 miles (1058.4 km) and usually takes 11h 04m 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 328.5 miles from El Paso and 329.2 miles from Murphy.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 582.3 miles (937.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 75.4 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 $87.71 one way or $175.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 206.3 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 Murphy, 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 Mostly Cloudy near Murphy.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between El Paso and Murphy. Straight-line distance: 582.37 mi (937.24 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 Murphy
City in Collin County, Texas, United States
| Population | 20,844 |
| Coordinates | 33.0151200, -96.6130500 |
| Altitude | 177 |
| Country | United States |
End: Murphy (-96.61305, 33.01512)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 1058 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 21h 54m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 16h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 13h 09m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 10h 57m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 09h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 08h 12m |
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 | $87.71 | $175.42 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $98.69 | $197.38 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $106.56 | $213.11 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $92.68 | $185.36 |
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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