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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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 10h 17m.
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.
The 21st most populous city in Texas.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny
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.
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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
411 mi · 6 hr 49 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Center Point Road
1426 ft · 35 sec
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Turn straight onto East Interstate 20
1.1 km · 1 min · East Interstate 20
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Turn left onto Center Point Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Center Point Road
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Continue on Northeast Ric Williamson Memorial Highway
1.8 mi · 3 min · Northeast Ric Williamson Memorial Highway
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Continue on Ric Williamson Memorial Highway
1730 ft · 35 sec · Ric Williamson Memorial Highway
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Turn right onto Azle Highway
11.4 mi · 20 min · Azle Highway
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Continue on Farm to Market Road 730
2.5 mi · 4 min · Farm to Market Road 730
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Continue on Azle Highway
553 ft · 15 sec · Azle Highway
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Continue on Commerce Street
1.1 km · 2 min · Commerce Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Boyd Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · Boyd Road
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Turn right onto Sandy Beach Road
1.4 mi · 5 min · Sandy Beach Road
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Turn right onto Long Boulevard
116 m · 22 sec · Long Boulevard
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Turn left onto Long Circle
738 ft · 35 sec · Long Circle
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Turn left onto Sheila Drive
1624 ft · 1 min · Sheila Drive
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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.
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
411 mi · 06h 49m
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 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).
#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 Pelican Bay
City in Tarrant County, Texas, United States
| Population | 2,100 |
| Coordinates | 32.9209600, -97.5183600 |
| Altitude | 213 |
| Country | United States |
End: Pelican Bay (-97.51836, 32.92096)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 966 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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