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

The driving distance from El Paso, TX to Orange, TX is about 854.7 miles (1375.5 km), with a travel time of about 14h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 764 miles (1229.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 28h 48m 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
854.71 mi
14h 24m
Flight
763.97 mi
1229.49 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
763.97 mi
Kilometers
1229.49 km
Flight Time
01h 32m

Driving Distance

Road route
854.71 mi
Kilometers
1375.52 km
Drive Time
14h 24m

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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 14h 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Orange
Sat, Apr 25, 10:10 AM CDT
Return by in El Paso
Sat, Apr 25, 11:34 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave El Paso
2026-04-24T18:46
Arrive Orange
Sat, Apr 25, 9:10 AM MDT
Route Timing
14h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
9:24 PM to 10:54 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
7:12 AM 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
Junction
TX

City in Texas, United States

From El Paso
426.9 mi
07h 12m
To Orange
427.8 mi
07h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 24 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
6 to 13 mph W
Destination
82°F
Today

Patchy Fog then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 24 8:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 right

    363.5 mi · 5 hr 45 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight right

    5.4 mi · 6 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward Frontage Road

    3038 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto Interstate 10 West

    2629 ft · 54 sec · Interstate 10 West

  9. 9

    Turn left onto North Loop 1604 West

    2164 ft · 43 sec · North Loop 1604 West

  10. 10

    Take the ramp straight toward Loop 1604 East

    554 ft · 14 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Anderson Loop

    25.4 mi · 29 min · Anderson Loop

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Interstate 10 East

    1.5 km · 2 min · Interstate 10 East

  13. 13

    Take the ramp slight left

    852 ft · 21 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto 90th Infantry Division Highway

    14.9 mi · 15 min · 90th Infantry Division Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on I 10 East: Houston, Austin, Waco

    151.1 mi · 2 hr 34 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight left toward I 10 Toll: Katy Tollway

    1548 ft · 22 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Katy Tollway

    3.2 mi · 4 min · Katy Tollway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right

    1092 ft · 15 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight right onto Katy Freeway

    10.9 mi · 14 min · Katy Freeway

  20. 20

    Continue on East Freeway

    5.8 mi · 7 min · East Freeway

  21. 21

    Keep slight left to continue on East Freeway

    13.4 mi · 16 min · East Freeway

  22. 22

    Keep slight left to continue on East Freeway

    85.1 mi · 1 hr 33 min · East Freeway

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward US 90 Business: Pinehurst

    963 ft · 24 sec

  24. 24

    Turn straight onto West I-10 Service Road

    2848 ft · 57 sec · West I-10 Service Road

  25. 25

    Keep slight right to continue on West Park Avenue

    1.6 mi · 2 min · West Park Avenue

  26. 26

    Continue on Strickland Drive

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Strickland Drive

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Macarthur Drive

    1 mi · 2 min · Macarthur Drive

  28. 28

    Continue on Green Avenue

    3250 ft · 2 min · Green Avenue

  29. 29

    Turn right onto 7th Street

    14 m · 2 sec · 7th Street

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 7th Street

Car Route Details

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

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
30 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
5 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
3.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 10 East
687 mi · 80%
East Freeway
104 mi · 12%
Anderson Loop
25.4 mi · 3%
90th Infantry Division Highway
14.9 mi · 2%
Katy Freeway
10.9 mi · 1%
Katy Tollway
3.45 mi
Longest Stretch

I 10 East

Keep slight right

363 mi · 05h 45m

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
14h 24m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
28h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+90.7 mi
764 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Junction
07h 12m from El Paso
Leave By
7:12 AM MDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving El Paso and Patchy Fog then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Orange.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 854.7 miles (1375.5 km) and usually takes 14h 24m 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?

Junction is a useful midpoint, sitting about 426.9 miles from El Paso and 427.8 miles from Orange.

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

The direct path is about 764 miles (1229.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 90.7 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 $113.97 one way or $227.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 268 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 Orange, 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 Patchy Fog then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Orange.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between El Paso and Orange. Straight-line distance: 763.97 mi (1229.49 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
Orange

#2 Orange

Town in Orange County, Vermont, United States

Population17,832
Coordinates30.0929900, -93.7365500
Altitude2
CountryUnited States
Start: El Paso (-106.48693, 31.75872)
End: Orange (-93.73655, 30.09299)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 1376 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)28h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)21h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)17h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)14h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)12h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)10h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
30.16 gal
114.17 L · about $113.97
Round trip
$227.95
60.32 gal · 228.34 L
Estimated CO2
268 kg one way
Round trip: 536.1 kg / 1182 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $113.97 $227.95
Mid-grade $4.25 $128.24 $256.48
Premium $4.59 $138.46 $276.93
Diesel $3.99 $120.43 $240.86

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 25, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between El Paso, TX and Orange, TX. The current time in El Paso is 18:46:12, although it is 19:46:12 in Orange.

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.