How far is El Paso, TX from Preston, TX?
The driving distance from El Paso, TX to Preston, TX is about 710.5 miles (1143.4 km), with a travel time of about 12h 06m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 590.4 miles (950.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 24h 13m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MST.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 12h 06m.
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.
Human settlement in Howard County, Texas, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between El Paso and Preston.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between El Paso and Preston.
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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
421.1 mi · 7 hr
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Keep slight left to continue on West Freeway
5.6 mi · 6 min · West Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 820 North
1.4 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Jim Wright Freeway
12.5 mi · 14 min · Jim Wright Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 35W, US 287: Denton, Fort Worth
1680 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 35W North, US 287 North: Denton
1816 ft · 35 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 35W North, US 287 North: Denton
1 km · 47 sec
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Merge slight right onto North Freeway
2010 ft · 26 sec · North Freeway
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Take the exit slight left toward I 35W Express North
879 ft · 10 sec
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Merge slight left onto I 35W TEXpress
9 mi · 9 min · I 35W TEXpress
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Merge slight right onto North Freeway
17.8 mi · 19 min · North Freeway
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Merge slight left
2185 ft · 27 sec
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Continue straight
28.7 mi · 29 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 82: Wichita Falls, Sherman
751 ft · 18 sec
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Turn straight onto North Interstate 35
1.2 km · 1 min · North Interstate 35
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Turn right onto Summitt Avenue
12.6 mi · 15 min · Summitt Avenue
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Continue on Highway 82
13.9 mi · 16 min · Highway 82
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Take the exit slight right toward TX 289: Pottsboro, Dallas, North Texas Regional Airport
1573 ft · 43 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on TX 289 North: Pottsboro, North Texas Regional Airport
49 m · 10 sec
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Turn left onto State Highway 289
6.9 mi · 8 min · State Highway 289
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Turn right onto West FM 120
1060 ft · 26 sec · West FM 120
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Continue on West FM 120
158 m · 18 sec · West FM 120
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Turn right
139 m · 18 sec
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Turn left
547 ft · 18 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Preston Bend Road
9.9 mi · 18 min · Preston Bend Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Preston Bend Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between El Paso and Preston.
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
421 mi · 07h 00m
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 Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny near Preston.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from El Paso to Preston?
The road trip is about 710.5 miles (1143.4 km) and usually takes 12h 06m 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?
Coahoma is a useful midpoint, sitting about 354.7 miles from El Paso and 355.7 miles from Preston.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 590.4 miles (950.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 120.1 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 MST. 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 $87.47 one way or $174.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 222.8 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 Preston, 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 Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny near Preston.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between El Paso and Preston. Straight-line distance: 590.4 mi (950.15 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 Preston
Preston is a place in Texas, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 33.8823200, -96.6330500 |
| Altitude | 204 |
| Country | United States |
End: Preston (-96.63305, 33.88232)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 1143 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 23h 40m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 17h 45m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 14h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 11h 50m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 10h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 08h 51m |
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 | $3.49 | $87.47 | $174.94 |
| Mid-grade | $4.00 | $100.20 | $200.41 |
| Premium | $4.38 | $109.68 | $219.36 |
| Diesel | $5.60 | $140.49 | $280.98 |
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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