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.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
550.92 mi
09h 52m
Flight
463.8 mi
746.41 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
463.8 mi
Kilometers
746.41 km
Flight Time
00h 55m

Driving Distance

Road route
550.92 mi
Kilometers
886.62 km
Drive Time
09h 52m

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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 09h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Olney
Thu, Apr 23, 8:14 PM CDT
Return by in El Paso
Fri, Apr 24, 5:07 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave El Paso
2026-04-23T09:22
Arrive Olney
Thu, Apr 23, 7:14 PM MDT
Route Timing
09h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
4:53 PM to 6:23 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
4:14 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
West Odessa
TX

Census designated place

From El Paso
275.3 mi
04h 56m
To Olney
275.7 mi
04h 56m

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
85°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph S

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.

  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

    286.7 mi · 4 hr 43 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward SH 351: Abilene Christian University, Albany

    633 ft · 16 sec

  7. 7

    Turn straight onto East Stamford Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · East Stamford Street

  8. 8

    Continue on East Stamford Street

    2766 ft · 57 sec · East Stamford Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Highway 351

    23.6 mi · 35 min · Highway 351

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto West US Highway 180

    7.1 mi · 11 min · West US Highway 180

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  12. 12

    Turn left onto North Gregg Street

    33.8 mi · 50 min · North Gregg Street

  13. 13

    Turn slight right

    29.3 mi · 44 min

  14. 14

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    772 ft · 15 sec · East Main Street

  15. 15

    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.

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
15 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
2.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 10 East
454 mi · 82%
North Gregg Street
33.8 mi · 6%
Highway 351
23.6 mi · 4%
West US Highway 180
8.39 mi · 2%
East Stamford Street
1.33 mi
North Mesa Street
0.2 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

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
09h 52m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
19h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+87.1 mi
463.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
West Odessa
04h 56m from El Paso
Leave By
4:14 PM MDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

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).

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
Olney

#2 Olney

City in Young County, Texas, United States of America

Population3,074
Coordinates33.3706600, -98.7528400
Altitude361
CountryUnited States
Start: El Paso (-106.48693, 31.75872)
End: Olney (-98.75284, 33.37066)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 887 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
19.44 gal
73.59 L · about $73.46
Round trip
$146.93
38.88 gal · 147.18 L
Estimated CO2
172.8 kg one way
Round trip: 345.5 kg / 762 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Texas · Apr 23, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between El Paso, TX and Olney, TX. The current time in El Paso is 09:22:11, although it is 10:22:11 in Olney.

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.