How far is El Paso, TX from North Richland Hills, TX?

The driving distance from El Paso, TX to North Richland Hills, TX is about 613.6 miles (987.5 km), with a travel time of about 10h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 545.6 miles (878.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 20h 31m 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
613.59 mi
10h 15m
Flight
545.61 mi
878.07 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
545.61 mi
Kilometers
878.07 km
Flight Time
01h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
613.59 mi
Kilometers
987.48 km
Drive Time
10h 15m

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Drive time stays fixed at 10h 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in North Richland Hills
Sun, May 3, 12:08 AM CDT
Return by in El Paso
Sun, May 3, 9:23 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave El Paso
2026-05-02T12:52
Arrive North Richland Hills
Sat, May 2, 11:08 PM MDT
Route Timing
10h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
5:16 PM to 6:46 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
3:28 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
Midland
TX

The 21st most populous city in Texas.

From El Paso
306.5 mi
05h 07m
To North Richland Hills
307.1 mi
05h 07m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
9 to 13 mph E
Destination
70°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph N

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between El Paso and North Richland Hills.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between El Paso and North Richland Hills.

  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 left to continue on West Freeway

    5.6 mi · 6 min · West Freeway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 820 North

    1.4 km · 2 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Jim Wright Freeway

    12.6 mi · 14 min · Jim Wright Freeway

  9. 9

    Continue on Northeast Loop

    1398 ft · 18 sec · Northeast Loop

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on Northeast Loop

    3.7 mi · 4 min · Northeast Loop

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Rufe Snow Drive, Holiday Lane

    2074 ft · 51 sec

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto Northeast Loop 820

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Northeast Loop 820

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Holiday Lane

    1628 ft · 47 sec · Holiday Lane

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Riviera Drive

    118 m · 19 sec · Riviera Drive

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Blaney Avenue

    62 m · 9 sec · Blaney Avenue

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Blaney Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between El Paso and North Richland Hills.

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
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
2.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 10 East
588 mi · 96%
Jim Wright Freeway
12.6 mi · 2%
West Freeway
5.6 mi · 1%
Northeast Loop
3.93 mi · 1%
Northeast Loop 820
1.16 mi
I 820 North
0.89 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
10h 15m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
20h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+68 mi
545.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Midland
05h 07m from El Paso
Leave By
3:28 PM MDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving El Paso and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near North Richland Hills.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from El Paso to North Richland Hills?

The road trip is about 613.6 miles (987.5 km) and usually takes 10h 15m 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?

Midland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 306.5 miles from El Paso and 307.1 miles from North Richland Hills.

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

The direct path is about 545.6 miles (878.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 68 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 $81.82 one way or $163.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 192.4 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 North Richland Hills, 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 Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near North Richland Hills.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between El Paso and North Richland Hills. Straight-line distance: 545.61 mi (878.07 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
North Richland Hills

#2 North Richland Hills

The third most populous city in Tarrant County, Texas.

Population71,949
Coordinates32.8343000, -97.2289000
Altitude184
CountryUnited States
Start: El Paso (-106.48693, 31.75872)
End: North Richland Hills (-97.2289, 32.8343)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 987 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)20h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)15h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)12h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)10h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)08h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)07h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
21.65 gal
81.96 L · about $81.82
Round trip
$163.63
43.3 gal · 163.92 L
Estimated CO2
192.4 kg one way
Round trip: 384.8 kg / 848 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $81.82 $163.63
Mid-grade $4.25 $92.06 $184.11
Premium $4.59 $99.40 $198.79
Diesel $3.99 $86.45 $172.90

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 · May 02, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between El Paso, TX and North Richland Hills, TX. The current time in El Paso is 12:52:20, although it is 13:52:20 in North Richland Hills.

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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.