How far is El Paso, TX from Pecos, TX?
The driving distance from El Paso, TX to Pecos, TX is about 209.5 miles (337.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 177.7 miles (286 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 53m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 26m.
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Halfway Point
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between El Paso and Pecos.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between El Paso and Pecos.
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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
37.6 mi · 35 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 20 Business East: Pecos
151 m · 11 sec
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Continue straight
3.9 mi · 6 min
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Turn right onto South Cedar Street
1143 ft · 17 sec · South Cedar Street
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Turn right onto East 6th Street
20 m · 3 sec · East 6th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East 6th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between El Paso and Pecos.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Mostly Sunny leaving El Paso and Mostly Sunny near Pecos.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from El Paso to Pecos?
The road trip is about 209.5 miles (337.1 km) and usually takes 03h 26m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Van Horn is a useful midpoint, sitting about 104.6 miles from El Paso and 104.8 miles from Pecos.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 177.7 miles (286 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.8 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 8:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:06 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.93 one way or $55.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 65.7 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 Pecos, 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 Pecos.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between El Paso and Pecos. Straight-line distance: 177.71 mi (285.99 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 Pecos
City in Texas
| Population | 10,488 |
| Coordinates | 31.4229100, -103.4932300 |
| Altitude | 787 |
| Country | United States |
End: Pecos (-103.49323, 31.42291)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 337 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 58m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 59m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 36m |
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 | $27.93 | $55.85 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $31.42 | $62.84 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $33.93 | $67.85 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $29.51 | $59.02 |
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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