How far is El Paso, TX from Olney, TX?
The driving distance from El Paso, TX to Olney, TX is about 550.9 miles (886.6 km), with a travel time of about 09h 52m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 463.8 miles (746.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 19h 45m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Drive time stays fixed at 09h 52m.
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 Olney.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between El Paso and Olney.
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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
286.7 mi · 4 hr 43 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SH 351: Abilene Christian University, Albany
633 ft · 16 sec
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Turn straight onto East Stamford Street
1.3 km · 1 min · East Stamford Street
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Continue on East Stamford Street
2766 ft · 57 sec · East Stamford Street
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Turn left onto Highway 351
23.6 mi · 35 min · Highway 351
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Turn straight onto West US Highway 180
7.1 mi · 11 min · West US Highway 180
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Continue straight
1.3 mi · 2 min
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Turn left onto North Gregg Street
33.8 mi · 50 min · North Gregg Street
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Turn slight right
29.3 mi · 44 min
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Turn left onto East Main Street
772 ft · 15 sec · East Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between El Paso and Olney.
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
287 mi · 04h 43m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving El Paso and Mostly Cloudy near Olney.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from El Paso to Olney?
The road trip is about 550.9 miles (886.6 km) and usually takes 09h 52m 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?
West Odessa is a useful midpoint, sitting about 275.3 miles from El Paso and 275.7 miles from Olney.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 463.8 miles (746.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 87.1 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 $73.46 one way or $146.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 172.8 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 Olney, 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 Olney.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between El Paso and Olney. Straight-line distance: 463.8 mi (746.41 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 Olney
City in Young County, Texas, United States of America
| Population | 3,074 |
| Coordinates | 33.3706600, -98.7528400 |
| Altitude | 361 |
| Country | United States |
End: Olney (-98.75284, 33.37066)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 887 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 18h 21m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 13h 46m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 11h 01m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 09h 10m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 07h 52m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 06h 52m |
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 | $73.46 | $146.93 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $82.66 | $165.32 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $89.25 | $178.50 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $77.62 | $155.25 |
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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