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

The driving distance from El Paso, TX to Palmview South, TX is about 799.5 miles (1286.7 km), with a travel time of about 13h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 621.6 miles (1000.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 26h 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
799.51 mi
13h 24m
Flight
621.59 mi
1000.35 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
621.59 mi
Kilometers
1000.35 km
Flight Time
01h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
799.51 mi
Kilometers
1286.69 km
Drive Time
13h 24m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 13h 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Palmview South
Thu, Apr 30, 4:36 AM CDT
Return by in El Paso
Thu, Apr 30, 5:00 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave El Paso
2026-04-29T14:12
Arrive Palmview South
Thu, Apr 30, 3:36 AM MDT
Route Timing
13h 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
8:24 PM to 9:54 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
9:12 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
Sonora
TX

City in Texas

From El Paso
399.9 mi
06h 42m
To Palmview South
399.7 mi
06h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
6 to 13 mph W
Destination
75°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 2:00 AM CDT
Wind
13 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    17.4 mi · 20 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on McDermott Freeway

    1.7 mi · 2 min · McDermott Freeway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Santa Rosa Street, Downtown

    2505 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto North Pecos-La Trinidad

    804 ft · 16 sec · North Pecos-La Trinidad

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on North Pecos-La Trinidad

    2963 ft · 1 min · North Pecos-La Trinidad

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Dolorosa Street

    2725 ft · 1 min · Dolorosa Street

  12. 12

    Continue on West Market Street

    1893 ft · 42 sec · West Market Street

  13. 13

    Continue on East Market Street

    2143 ft · 41 sec · East Market Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Tower of the Americas Way

    957 ft · 21 sec · Tower of the Americas Way

  15. 15

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 37 South, US 281 South

    1374 ft · 34 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto William J Bordelon Freeway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · William J Bordelon Freeway

  17. 17

    Continue on Lucian Adams Freeway

    66.8 mi · 1 hr 8 min · Lucian Adams Freeway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward US 281 South

    15.2 mi · 19 min

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on South Nueces Street

    66.2 mi · 1 hr 10 min · South Nueces Street

  20. 20

    Keep slight left

    9.5 mi · 10 min

  21. 21

    Keep slight left to continue on Falfurrias Expressway

    55.8 mi · 59 min · Falfurrias Expressway

  22. 22

    Keep slight left

    17.6 mi · 19 min

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward US 281 South, TX 495: Pharr

    1.3 km · 2 min

  24. 24

    Merge slight right

    10.5 mi · 12 min

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right

    882 ft · 22 sec

  26. 26

    Turn straight onto West Expressway 83

    1070 ft · 23 sec · West Expressway 83

  27. 27

    Turn slight left onto West US Business 83

    2785 ft · 52 sec · West US Business 83

  28. 28

    Continue on East Loop 374

    1.3 mi · 2 min · East Loop 374

  29. 29

    Turn left onto Watson Road

    2361 ft · 2 min · Watson Road

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Watson Road

Car Route Details

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

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
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
3.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 10 East
548 mi · 69%
South Nueces Street
75.7 mi · 9%
Falfurrias Expressway
73.3 mi · 9%
Lucian Adams Freeway
66.8 mi · 8%
US 281 South
26.7 mi · 3%
McDermott Freeway
1.65 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
13h 24m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
26h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+177.9 mi
621.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sonora
06h 42m from El Paso
Leave By
9:12 AM MDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving El Paso and Mostly Cloudy near Palmview South.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 799.5 miles (1286.7 km) and usually takes 13h 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?

Sonora is a useful midpoint, sitting about 399.9 miles from El Paso and 399.7 miles from Palmview South.

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

The direct path is about 621.6 miles (1000.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 177.9 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 $106.61 one way or $213.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 250.7 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 Palmview South, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around El Paso and Mostly Cloudy near Palmview South.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between El Paso and Palmview South. Straight-line distance: 621.59 mi (1000.35 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 South

#2 Palmview South

Census designated place

Population5,575
Coordinates26.2156300, -98.3786300
Altitude42
CountryUnited States
Start: El Paso (-106.48693, 31.75872)
End: Palmview South (-98.37863, 26.21563)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 1287 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)26h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)19h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)15h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)13h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)11h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)09h 58m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
28.21 gal
106.8 L · about $106.61
Round trip
$213.21
56.42 gal · 213.6 L
Estimated CO2
250.7 kg one way
Round trip: 501.4 kg / 1105 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $106.61 $213.21
Mid-grade $4.25 $119.95 $239.90
Premium $4.59 $129.51 $259.02
Diesel $3.99 $112.64 $225.29

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 29, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between El Paso, TX and Palmview South, TX. The current time in El Paso is 14:12:15, although it is 15:12:15 in Palmview South.

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.