How far is El Paso, TX from New London, TX?

The driving distance from El Paso, TX to New London, TX is about 766.4 miles (1233.4 km), with a travel time of about 12h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 677 miles (1089.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 25h 49m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
766.4 mi
12h 54m
Flight
677.05 mi
1089.61 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
677.05 mi
Kilometers
1089.61 km
Flight Time
01h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
766.4 mi
Kilometers
1233.4 km
Drive Time
12h 54m

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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 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in New London
Thu, Apr 16, 2:19 PM CDT
Return by in El Paso
Fri, Apr 17, 2:13 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave El Paso
2026-04-16T00:24
Arrive New London
Thu, Apr 16, 1:19 PM MDT
Route Timing
12h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
7:55 PM to 9:25 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
10:10 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
Colorado City
TX

City in Mitchell County, Texas

From El Paso
382.8 mi
06h 27m
To New London
383.6 mi
06h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
2 to 15 mph SW
Destination
86°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between El Paso and New London.

  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 left

    421.1 mi · 7 hr

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

    22.6 mi · 24 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

    13.9 mi · 15 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on Lyndon B Johnson Freeway

    22 mi · 24 min · Lyndon B Johnson Freeway

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

    103.2 mi · 1 hr 45 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward TX 135: Kilgore, Gladewater

    888 ft · 22 sec

  11. 11

    Continue on I 20 Frontage Road

    1715 ft · 51 sec · I 20 Frontage Road

  12. 12

    Turn right onto State Highway 135 North

    4.2 mi · 5 min · State Highway 135 North

  13. 13

    Keep slight right

    11.2 mi · 15 min

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Phillips Street

    528 ft · 29 sec · Phillips Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Burnett Street

    90 m · 13 sec · Burnett Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Burnett Street

Car Route Details

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

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
16 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
2.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 10 East
588 mi · 77%
Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
140 mi · 18%
Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
22 mi · 3%
State Highway 135 North
15.4 mi · 2%
I 20 Frontage Road
0.32 mi
North Mesa Street
0.2 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

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 54m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
25h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+89.4 mi
677 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Colorado City
06h 27m from El Paso
Leave By
10:10 AM MDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving El Paso and Mostly Sunny near New London.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from El Paso to New London?

The road trip is about 766.4 miles (1233.4 km) and usually takes 12h 54m 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?

Colorado City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 382.8 miles from El Paso and 383.6 miles from New London.

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

The direct path is about 677 miles (1089.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 89.4 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 $102.18 one way or $204.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 240.3 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 New London, 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 New London.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between El Paso and New London. Straight-line distance: 677.05 mi (1089.61 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
New London

#2 New London

City in Rusk County, Texas, United States

Population1,013
Coordinates32.2387700, -94.9404900
Altitude168
CountryUnited States
Start: El Paso (-106.48693, 31.75872)
End: New London (-94.94049, 32.23877)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 1233 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)25h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)19h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)15h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)12h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)10h 56m
80 mph (129 km/h)09h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
27.04 gal
102.37 L · about $102.18
Round trip
$204.37
54.08 gal · 204.74 L
Estimated CO2
240.3 kg one way
Round trip: 480.6 kg / 1060 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $102.18 $204.37
Mid-grade $4.25 $114.97 $229.95
Premium $4.59 $124.14 $248.28
Diesel $3.99 $107.97 $215.94

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 16, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between El Paso, TX and New London, TX. The current time in El Paso is 00:24:35, although it is 01:24:35 in New London.

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.