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

The driving distance from El Paso, TX to Northcrest, TX is about 631.4 miles (1016.1 km), with a travel time of about 11h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 551.7 miles (887.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 22h 12m 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
631.39 mi
11h 06m
Flight
551.74 mi
887.94 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
551.74 mi
Kilometers
887.94 km
Flight Time
01h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
631.39 mi
Kilometers
1016.12 km
Drive Time
11h 06m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 11h 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Northcrest
Thu, Apr 23, 1:42 PM CDT
Return by in El Paso
Thu, Apr 23, 11:48 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave El Paso
2026-04-23T01:35
Arrive Northcrest
Thu, Apr 23, 12:42 PM MDT
Route Timing
11h 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
6:06 PM to 7:36 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
1:48 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
315.3 mi
05h 33m
To Northcrest
316 mi
05h 33m

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
82°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    137.4 mi · 2 hr 13 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward TX 158, FM 715: Garden City, San Angelo

    1187 ft · 29 sec

  7. 7

    Turn straight onto East Interstate 20

    1.5 km · 2 min · East Interstate 20

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Garden City Highway

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Garden City Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on East State Highway 158

    61.4 mi · 1 hr 10 min · East State Highway 158

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto US Highway 87 North

    2.6 mi · 3 min · US Highway 87 North

  11. 11

    Continue on 4th Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · 4th Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Robert Lee Highway

    34.6 mi · 36 min · Robert Lee Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on Highland Park Road

    11.8 mi · 13 min · Highland Park Road

  14. 14

    Turn right onto South State Street

    1818 ft · 44 sec · South State Street

  15. 15

    Turn slight left

    23.7 mi · 25 min

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Hutchings Avenue

    1.4 km · 2 min · Hutchings Avenue

  17. 17

    Take the exit straight toward US 67 North

    37 mi · 39 min

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Wallis Avenue

    21.9 mi · 25 min · Wallis Avenue

  19. 19

    Continue on Early Boulevard

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Early Boulevard

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Garmon Drive

    1.3 mi · 1 min · Garmon Drive

  21. 21

    Continue on US Highway 84 East

    98.3 mi · 1 hr 49 min · US Highway 84 East

  22. 22

    Continue on West McGregor Drive

    2.8 mi · 4 min · West McGregor Drive

  23. 23

    Continue on West US Highway 84

    5.3 mi · 6 min · West US Highway 84

  24. 24

    Continue on George W Bush Parkway

    7.3 mi · 9 min · George W Bush Parkway

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right toward Spur 298: Franklin Avenue

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  26. 26

    Turn slight right

    79 m · 10 sec

  27. 27

    Take the ramp straight toward South Valley Mills Drive

    671 ft · 18 sec · South Valley Mills Drive

  28. 28

    Keep slight left

    556 ft · 15 sec

  29. 29

    Merge slight left onto South Valley Mills Drive

    1.5 mi · 3 min · South Valley Mills Drive

  30. 30

    Turn left onto South Jack Kultgen Expressway

    1.5 km · 2 min · South Jack Kultgen Expressway

  31. 31

    Take the ramp straight toward I 35 North, US 77 North

    135 m · 11 sec

  32. 32

    Continue straight

    1419 ft · 35 sec

  33. 33

    Merge slight left onto South Jack Kultgen Expressway

    3.3 mi · 4 min · South Jack Kultgen Expressway

  34. 34

    Continue on Purple Heart Trail

    3.2 mi · 3 min · Purple Heart Trail

  35. 35

    Take the exit slight right toward FM 2417: Crest Drive

    1626 ft · 40 sec

  36. 36

    Turn straight onto North Interstate 35

    1353 ft · 36 sec · North Interstate 35

  37. 37

    Turn left onto East Crest Drive

    1639 ft · 40 sec · East Crest Drive

  38. 38

    Turn left onto South Rita Street

    83 m · 12 sec · South Rita Street

  39. 39

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Rita Street

Car Route Details

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

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
39 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
5 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 10 East
305 mi · 48%
US Highway 84 East
98.3 mi · 16%
East State Highway 158
61.4 mi · 10%
US 67 North
37 mi · 6%
Robert Lee Highway
34.6 mi · 5%
Wallis Avenue
21.9 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 10 East

Merge slight left

167 mi · 02h 43m

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
11h 06m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
22h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+79.7 mi
551.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Midland
05h 33m from El Paso
Leave By
1:48 PM MDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving El Paso and Mostly Cloudy near Northcrest.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 631.4 miles (1016.1 km) and usually takes 11h 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?

Midland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 315.3 miles from El Paso and 316 miles from Northcrest.

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

The direct path is about 551.7 miles (887.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 79.7 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 $84.20 one way or $168.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 198 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 Northcrest, 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 Cloudy near Northcrest.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between El Paso and Northcrest. Straight-line distance: 551.74 mi (887.94 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
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#2 Northcrest

City in Texas, United States of America

Population1,785
Coordinates31.6365500, -97.0997200
Altitude150
CountryUnited States
Start: El Paso (-106.48693, 31.75872)
End: Northcrest (-97.09972, 31.63655)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 1016 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)21h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)15h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)12h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)10h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)09h 01m
80 mph (129 km/h)07h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
22.28 gal
84.34 L · about $84.20
Round trip
$168.39
44.56 gal · 168.68 L
Estimated CO2
198 kg one way
Round trip: 396 kg / 873 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $84.20 $168.39
Mid-grade $4.25 $94.73 $189.47
Premium $4.59 $102.29 $204.57
Diesel $3.99 $88.96 $177.93

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 Northcrest, TX. The current time in El Paso is 01:35:57, although it is 02:35:57 in Northcrest.

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.