How far is El Paso, TX from Palestine, TX?
The driving distance from El Paso, TX to Palestine, TX is about 741.1 miles (1192.7 km), with a travel time of about 12h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 637.5 miles (1026 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 25h 30m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 12h 45m.
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 Mitchell County, Texas
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between El Paso and Palestine.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between El Paso and Palestine.
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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
21.4 mi · 23 min · Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 175 East: Kaufman
1642 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left onto C F Hawn Freeway
58.8 mi · 1 hr 4 min · C F Hawn Freeway
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Continue on US Highway 175 West
46 m · 10 sec · US Highway 175 West
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Turn left onto West Corsicana Street
1.5 km · 2 min · West Corsicana Street
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Turn right onto South Palestine Street
2.6 mi · 4 min · South Palestine Street
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Continue on State Highway 19 South
28.3 mi · 42 min · State Highway 19 South
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Continue on West Spring Street
3.6 mi · 5 min · West Spring Street
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Turn slight left onto Avenue A
81 m · 5 sec · Avenue A
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Avenue A
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between El Paso and Palestine.
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 Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Palestine.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from El Paso to Palestine?
The road trip is about 741.1 miles (1192.7 km) and usually takes 12h 45m 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?
Colorado City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 370.2 miles from El Paso and 370.9 miles from Palestine.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 637.5 miles (1026 km), while the road route adds roughly 103.6 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 $98.82 one way or $197.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 232.4 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 Palestine, 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 Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Palestine.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between El Paso and Palestine. Straight-line distance: 637.5 mi (1025.96 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 Palestine
City in and county seat of Anderson County, Texas, United States
| Population | 17,819 |
| Coordinates | 31.7621200, -95.6307900 |
| Altitude | 147 |
| Country | United States |
End: Palestine (-95.63079, 31.76212)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 1193 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 24h 41m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 18h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 14h 49m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 12h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 10h 35m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 09h 14m |
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 | $98.82 | $197.64 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $111.19 | $222.38 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $120.05 | $240.11 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $104.42 | $208.83 |
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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