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

The driving distance from El Paso, TX to Palmview, TX is about 738.6 miles (1188.6 km), with a travel time of about 13h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 621.2 miles (999.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 26h 44m 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
738.56 mi
13h 22m
Flight
621.17 mi
999.68 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
621.17 mi
Kilometers
999.68 km
Flight Time
01h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
738.56 mi
Kilometers
1188.6 km
Drive Time
13h 22m

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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 13h 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Palmview
Thu, Apr 23, 5:14 PM CDT
Return by in El Paso
Fri, Apr 24, 5:37 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave El Paso
2026-04-23T02:52
Arrive Palmview
Thu, Apr 23, 4:14 PM MDT
Route Timing
13h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
8:22 PM to 9:52 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
9:16 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
Cienegas Terrace
TX

Census designated place

From El Paso
369.4 mi
06h 41m
To Palmview
369.2 mi
06h 41m

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
91°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
8 to 13 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    70.3 mi · 1 hr 6 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward US 285: Pecos, Sanderson

    1390 ft · 34 sec

  7. 7

    Continue on Interstate 10 West

    774 ft · 21 sec · Interstate 10 West

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight right

    48 m · 4 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto North US Highway 285

    2.1 mi · 3 min · North US Highway 285

  10. 10

    Turn right onto North Alamo Street

    1715 ft · 30 sec · North Alamo Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Sanderson Highway

    63.5 mi · 1 hr 12 min · Sanderson Highway

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn left onto West Oak Street

    2.1 mi · 2 min · West Oak Street

  13. 13

    Continue on US Highway 90 East

    113.2 mi · 2 hr 8 min · US Highway 90 East

  14. 14

    Take the exit left

    12 mi · 13 min

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn left

    47.5 mi · 54 min

  16. 16

    Turn left onto North Veterans Boulevard

    2.8 mi · 5 min · North Veterans Boulevard

  17. 17

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    41.9 mi · 48 min · East Main Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto South 5th Street

    1156 ft · 14 sec · South 5th Street

  19. 19

    Turn slight left onto Loop 225

    1651 ft · 22 sec · Loop 225

  20. 20

    At the end of the road, turn right onto South US Highway 83

    62 mi · 1 hr 5 min · South US Highway 83

  21. 21

    Continue on I-35 Frontage Road

    1697 ft · 26 sec · I-35 Frontage Road

  22. 22

    Take the ramp straight

    769 ft · 19 sec

  23. 23

    Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail

    17.6 mi · 19 min · Purple Heart Trail

  24. 24

    Continue on Santa Ursula Avenue

    549 ft · 16 sec · Santa Ursula Avenue

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Matamoros Street

    2145 ft · 54 sec · Matamoros Street

  26. 26

    Continue on Chihuahua Street

    1 mi · 2 min · Chihuahua Street

  27. 27

    Turn right onto North Meadow Avenue

    2 mi · 4 min · North Meadow Avenue

  28. 28

    Turn right onto South Zapata Highway

    5.4 mi · 8 min · South Zapata Highway

  29. 29

    Continue on US Highway 83 South

    14.2 mi · 16 min · US Highway 83 South

  30. 30

    Continue on United States Highway 83

    54.3 mi · 1 hr 1 min · United States Highway 83

  31. 31

    Continue on North Grant Street

    17.4 mi · 20 min · North Grant Street

  32. 32

    Continue on United States Highway 83

    7.7 mi · 9 min · United States Highway 83

  33. 33

    Continue on West Main Street

    2353 ft · 33 sec · West Main Street

  34. 34

    Continue on East Main Street

    1.9 mi · 2 min · East Main Street

  35. 35

    Continue on East US Highway 83

    15.1 mi · 17 min · East US Highway 83

  36. 36

    Continue on West Expressway 83

    3.1 mi · 4 min · West Expressway 83

  37. 37

    Keep slight left to continue on La Joya Bypass

    10.1 mi · 11 min · La Joya Bypass

  38. 38

    Take the exit slight right toward Texas 364: Bentsen Palm Drive, La Homa Road

    1071 ft · 26 sec

  39. 39

    Turn straight onto Expressway 83

    1.3 km · 2 min · Expressway 83

  40. 40

    Turn left onto South Bentsen Palm Drive

    57 m · 12 sec · South Bentsen Palm Drive

  41. 41

    Turn left onto Expressway 83

    8 m · 1 sec · Expressway 83

  42. 42

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Expressway 83

Car Route Details

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

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
42 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 10 East
237 mi · 32%
US Highway 90 East
125 mi · 17%
Sanderson Highway
63.5 mi · 9%
South US Highway 83
62 mi · 8%
United States Highway 83
62 mi · 8%
East Main Street
43.8 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

I 10 East

Merge slight left

167 mi · 02h 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
13h 22m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
26h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+117.4 mi
621.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cienegas Terrace
06h 41m from El Paso
Leave By
9:16 AM MDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving El Paso and Mostly Sunny near Palmview.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 738.6 miles (1188.6 km) and usually takes 13h 22m 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?

Cienegas Terrace is a useful midpoint, sitting about 369.4 miles from El Paso and 369.2 miles from Palmview.

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

The direct path is about 621.2 miles (999.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 117.4 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 $98.48 one way or $196.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 231.6 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 Palmview, 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 Sunny near Palmview.

Stop Ideas Near Cienegas Terrace

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Cienegas Terrace, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Cienegas Terrace.

RAIL

Del Rio

4 mi away
100 North Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between El Paso and Palmview. Straight-line distance: 621.17 mi (999.68 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
Palmview

#2 Palmview

City in Texas

Population5,839
Coordinates26.2334100, -98.3708500
Altitude45
CountryUnited States
Start: El Paso (-106.48693, 31.75872)
End: Palmview (-98.37085, 26.23341)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 1189 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)24h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)18h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)14h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)12h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)10h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)09h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
26.06 gal
98.65 L · about $98.48
Round trip
$196.96
52.12 gal · 197.3 L
Estimated CO2
231.6 kg one way
Round trip: 463.2 kg / 1021 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $98.48 $196.96
Mid-grade $4.25 $110.81 $221.61
Premium $4.59 $119.64 $239.28
Diesel $3.99 $104.06 $208.12

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 Palmview, TX. The current time in El Paso is 02:52:53, although it is 03:52:53 in Palmview.

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.