How far is El Paso, TX from Pelican Bay, TX?

The driving distance from El Paso, TX to Pelican Bay, TX is about 600.5 miles (966.4 km), with a travel time of about 10h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 529.5 miles (852.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 20h 35m 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
600.51 mi
10h 17m
Flight
529.5 mi
852.15 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
529.5 mi
Kilometers
852.15 km
Flight Time
01h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
600.51 mi
Kilometers
966.42 km
Drive Time
10h 17m

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Drive time stays fixed at 10h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pelican Bay
Sat, Apr 18, 8:42 AM CDT
Return by in El Paso
Sat, Apr 18, 6:00 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave El Paso
2026-04-17T21:25
Arrive Pelican Bay
Sat, Apr 18, 7:42 AM MDT
Route Timing
10h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
5:18 PM to 6:48 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
3:24 PM 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
Midland
TX

The 21st most populous city in Texas.

From El Paso
299.9 mi
05h 08m
To Pelican Bay
300.6 mi
05h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
8 to 20 mph WSW
Destination
84°F
Friday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between El Paso and Pelican Bay.

  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 left

    411 mi · 6 hr 49 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward Center Point Road

    1426 ft · 35 sec

  7. 7

    Turn straight onto East Interstate 20

    1.1 km · 1 min · East Interstate 20

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Center Point Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Center Point Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Northeast Ric Williamson Memorial Highway

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Northeast Ric Williamson Memorial Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on Ric Williamson Memorial Highway

    1730 ft · 35 sec · Ric Williamson Memorial Highway

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Azle Highway

    11.4 mi · 20 min · Azle Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on Farm to Market Road 730

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Farm to Market Road 730

  13. 13

    Continue on Azle Highway

    553 ft · 15 sec · Azle Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on Commerce Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · Commerce Street

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Boyd Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Boyd Road

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Sandy Beach Road

    1.4 mi · 5 min · Sandy Beach Road

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Long Boulevard

    116 m · 22 sec · Long Boulevard

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Long Circle

    738 ft · 35 sec · Long Circle

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Sheila Drive

    1624 ft · 1 min · Sheila Drive

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Sheila Drive

Car Route Details

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

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
20 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
3.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 10 East
578 mi · 96%
Azle Highway
11.5 mi · 2%
Farm to Market Road 730
2.54 mi
Northeast Ric Williamson Memorial Highway
1.79 mi
Boyd Road
1.62 mi
Sandy Beach Road
1.41 mi
Longest Stretch

I 10 East

Keep slight left

411 mi · 06h 49m

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
10h 17m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
20h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+71 mi
529.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Midland
05h 08m from El Paso
Leave By
3:24 PM MDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving El Paso and Partly Sunny near Pelican Bay.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from El Paso to Pelican Bay?

The road trip is about 600.5 miles (966.4 km) and usually takes 10h 17m 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?

Midland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 299.9 miles from El Paso and 300.6 miles from Pelican Bay.

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

The direct path is about 529.5 miles (852.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 71 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 $80.08 one way or $160.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 188.3 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 Pelican Bay, 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 Partly Sunny near Pelican Bay.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between El Paso and Pelican Bay. Straight-line distance: 529.5 mi (852.15 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
Pelican Bay

#2 Pelican Bay

City in Tarrant County, Texas, United States

Population2,100
Coordinates32.9209600, -97.5183600
Altitude213
CountryUnited States
Start: El Paso (-106.48693, 31.75872)
End: Pelican Bay (-97.51836, 32.92096)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 966 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)20h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)15h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)12h 00m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)10h 00m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)08h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)07h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
21.19 gal
80.21 L · about $80.08
Round trip
$160.15
42.38 gal · 160.42 L
Estimated CO2
188.3 kg one way
Round trip: 376.6 kg / 830 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $80.08 $160.15
Mid-grade $4.25 $90.10 $180.20
Premium $4.59 $97.28 $194.57
Diesel $3.99 $84.61 $169.22

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 18, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between El Paso, TX and Pelican Bay, TX. The current time in El Paso is 21:25:21, although it is 22:25:21 in Pelican Bay.

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.