How far is El Paso, TX from Queen City, TX?

The driving distance from El Paso, TX to Queen City, TX is about 818.4 miles (1317.1 km), with a travel time of about 13h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 725.2 miles (1167.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 27h 47m 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
818.4 mi
13h 53m
Flight
725.21 mi
1167.12 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
725.21 mi
Kilometers
1167.12 km
Flight Time
01h 27m

Driving Distance

Road route
818.4 mi
Kilometers
1317.09 km
Drive Time
13h 53m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 13h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Queen City
Sun, Apr 19, 11:48 AM CDT
Return by in El Paso
Mon, Apr 20, 12:41 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave El Paso
2026-04-18T20:54
Arrive Queen City
Sun, Apr 19, 10:48 AM MDT
Route Timing
13h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
8:54 PM to 10:24 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
8:12 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
Sweetwater
TX

City in Texas, United States

From El Paso
408.7 mi
06h 56m
To Queen City
409.7 mi
06h 56m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
9 to 15 mph NE
Destination
75°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between El Paso and Queen City.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between El Paso and Queen City.

  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

    421.1 mi · 7 hr

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

    22.6 mi · 24 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

    13.9 mi · 15 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on Lyndon B Johnson Freeway

    22 mi · 24 min · Lyndon B Johnson Freeway

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

    87.7 mi · 1 hr 29 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward TX 155: UT Health Center, Winona

    1236 ft · 38 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto State Highway 155 North

    2.8 mi · 3 min · State Highway 155 North

  12. 12

    Continue on South Main Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · South Main Street

  13. 13

    Continue on State Highway 155 North

    6.7 mi · 7 min · State Highway 155 North

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn right onto West Broadway Street

    1.4 km · 1 min · West Broadway Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto North Tyler Street

    14.9 mi · 17 min · North Tyler Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto State Highway 155

    40.2 mi · 46 min · State Highway 155

  17. 17

    At the end of the road, turn left

    13.2 mi · 15 min

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Loop 59

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Loop 59

  19. 19

    Continue on North Louise Street

    1.1 km · 49 sec · North Louise Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Loop 236

    2904 ft · 59 sec · Loop 236

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Houston Street

    690 ft · 14 sec · Houston Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Houston Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between El Paso and Queen City.

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
22 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
2.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 10 East
588 mi · 72%
Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
124 mi · 15%
State Highway 155
40.2 mi · 5%
Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
22 mi · 3%
North Tyler Street
14.9 mi · 2%
State Highway 155 North
9.47 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 53m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
27h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+93.2 mi
725.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sweetwater
06h 56m from El Paso
Leave By
8:12 AM MDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving El Paso and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Queen City.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from El Paso to Queen City?

The road trip is about 818.4 miles (1317.1 km) and usually takes 13h 53m 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?

Sweetwater is a useful midpoint, sitting about 408.7 miles from El Paso and 409.7 miles from Queen City.

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

The direct path is about 725.2 miles (1167.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 93.2 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 $109.14 one way or $218.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 256.7 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 Queen City, 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 Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Queen City.

Stop Ideas Near Sweetwater

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Sweetwater and the surrounding midpoint area.
Mustang Harbor Splash Pad
Scenic stop 3.4 mi away

Mustang Harbor Splash Pad

Sweetwater , TX
1601 Elm St, Sweetwater, TX 79556
Rating 4.7/5 15 reviews Water park
City of Sweetwater
Meeting point 3.3 mi away

City of Sweetwater

Sweetwater , TX
1601 Elm St, Sweetwater, TX 79556
Rating 4.3/5 6 reviews City government office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Sweetwater.

Transit stop coverage is not ready for this midpoint yet.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between El Paso and Queen City. Straight-line distance: 725.21 mi (1167.12 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
Queen City

#2 Queen City

City in Cass County, Texas, United States

Population1,436
Coordinates33.1487400, -94.1501900
Altitude109
CountryUnited States
Start: El Paso (-106.48693, 31.75872)
End: Queen City (-94.15019, 33.14874)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 1317 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)27h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)20h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)16h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)13h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)11h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)10h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
28.88 gal
109.32 L · about $109.14
Round trip
$218.28
57.76 gal · 218.64 L
Estimated CO2
256.7 kg one way
Round trip: 513.3 kg / 1132 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $109.14 $218.28
Mid-grade $4.25 $122.80 $245.60
Premium $4.59 $132.59 $265.18
Diesel $3.99 $115.32 $230.64

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 19, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between El Paso, TX and Queen City, TX. The current time in El Paso is 20:54:21, although it is 21:54:21 in Queen City.

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.