How far is El Paso, TX from Oak Leaf, TX?
The driving distance from El Paso, TX to Oak Leaf, TX is about 645.3 miles (1038.5 km), with a travel time of about 10h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 565.8 miles (910.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 21h 38m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 10h 49m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between El Paso and Oak Leaf.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between El Paso and Oak Leaf.
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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 right to continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
22.6 mi · 24 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
13.9 mi · 15 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
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Continue on Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
9.5 mi · 10 min · Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 35E South: Waco
2016 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left onto South R L Thornton Freeway
7.9 mi · 8 min · South R L Thornton Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Red Oak Road
1206 ft · 23 sec
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Turn straight onto North Interstate 35E
615 ft · 15 sec · North Interstate 35E
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Turn right
119 m · 18 sec
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Turn right onto West Red Oak Road
2068 ft · 1 min · West Red Oak Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto West Red Oak Road
127 m · 17 sec · West Red Oak Road
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Continue on West Red Oak Road
2769 ft · 1 min · West Red Oak Road
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Keep slight left to continue on Locust Drive
1.5 km · 2 min · Locust Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Locust Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between El Paso and Oak Leaf.
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 Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Oak Leaf.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from El Paso to Oak Leaf?
The road trip is about 645.3 miles (1038.5 km) and usually takes 10h 49m 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 322.3 miles from El Paso and 323 miles from Oak Leaf.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 565.8 miles (910.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 79.5 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 $86.05 one way or $172.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 202.4 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 Oak Leaf, 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 Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Oak Leaf.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between El Paso and Oak Leaf. Straight-line distance: 565.79 mi (910.55 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 Oak Leaf
Town of the United States
| Population | 1,498 |
| Coordinates | 32.5204200, -96.8547200 |
| Altitude | 184 |
| Country | United States |
End: Oak Leaf (-96.85472, 32.52042)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 1039 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 21h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 16h 07m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 12h 54m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 10h 45m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 09h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 08h 03m |
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 | $86.05 | $172.10 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $96.82 | $193.64 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $104.54 | $209.07 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $90.92 | $181.84 |
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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