How far is El Paso, TX from Onion Creek, TX?
The driving distance from El Paso, TX to Onion Creek, TX is about 579.6 miles (932.8 km), with a travel time of about 09h 50m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 527.5 miles (849 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 19h 41m 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.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 50m.
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
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Pecos County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Clear
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between El Paso and Onion Creek.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between El Paso and Onion Creek.
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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 right
290.2 mi · 4 hr 32 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 290 East: Fredericksburg
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Continue on US Highway 290
39 mi · 42 min · US Highway 290
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Continue on West Main Street
3.5 mi · 8 min · West Main Street
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Continue on East US Highway 290
27.2 mi · 31 min · East US Highway 290
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Continue on West Main Street
1 mi · 2 min · West Main Street
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Take the exit slight right
724 ft · 19 sec
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Merge slight left onto South US Highway 281
5.4 mi · 6 min · South US Highway 281
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Turn slight left onto East US Highway 290
25.8 mi · 31 min · East US Highway 290
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Turn right onto Nutty Brown Road
3.6 mi · 6 min · Nutty Brown Road
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Turn left onto Ranch to Market Road 1826
2.8 mi · 4 min · Ranch to Market Road 1826
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Continue on Ranch Road 1826
766 ft · 13 sec · Ranch Road 1826
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Turn slight right
82 m · 10 sec
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Turn straight onto State Highway 45 Southwest
2.3 mi · 3 min · State Highway 45 Southwest
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Keep slight left to continue on 45 Southwest Toll Road
3.8 mi · 4 min · 45 Southwest Toll Road
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Keep slight left to continue on FM 1626 North
127 m · 12 sec
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Turn straight onto North FM 1626
4.3 mi · 8 min · North FM 1626
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At the end of the road, turn right onto South Interstate 35
77 m · 5 sec · South Interstate 35
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Continue on South Interstate 35
999 ft · 28 sec · South Interstate 35
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Turn left onto Onion Creek Parkway
1439 ft · 44 sec · Onion Creek Parkway
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Turn right onto Pinehurst Drive
1.1 mi · 4 min · Pinehurst Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Pinehurst Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between El Paso and Onion Creek.
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 right
290 mi · 04h 32m
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 Mostly Clear near Onion Creek.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from El Paso to Onion Creek?
The road trip is about 579.6 miles (932.8 km) and usually takes 09h 50m 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?
Iraan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 289.4 miles from El Paso and 290.1 miles from Onion Creek.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 527.5 miles (849 km), while the road route adds roughly 52.1 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 $77.28 one way or $154.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 181.7 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 Onion Creek, 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 Mostly Clear near Onion Creek.
Stop Ideas Near Iraan
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Iraan.
Sanderson
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between El Paso and Onion Creek. Straight-line distance: 527.58 mi (849.05 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 Onion Creek
Census designated place
| Population | 2,116 |
| Coordinates | 30.1366000, -97.7841700 |
| Altitude | 175 |
| Country | United States |
End: Onion Creek (-97.78417, 30.1366)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 933 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 19h 18m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 14h 29m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 11h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 09h 39m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 08h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 07h 13m |
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 | $77.28 | $154.56 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $86.95 | $173.91 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $93.89 | $187.77 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $81.66 | $163.31 |
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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