How far is El Paso, TX from Quinlan, TX?

The driving distance from El Paso, TX to Quinlan, TX is about 678.2 miles (1091.5 km), with a travel time of about 11h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 609.3 miles (980.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 23h 13m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
678.23 mi
11h 36m
Flight
609.27 mi
980.53 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
609.27 mi
Kilometers
980.53 km
Flight Time
01h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
678.23 mi
Kilometers
1091.51 km
Drive Time
11h 36m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 11h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Quinlan
Thu, Apr 23, 10:40 AM CDT
Return by in El Paso
Thu, Apr 23, 9:17 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave El Paso
2026-04-22T22:04
Arrive Quinlan
Thu, Apr 23, 9:40 AM MDT
Route Timing
11h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
6:37 PM to 8:07 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
12:46 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
Big Spring
TX

City in Texas, United States

From El Paso
338.7 mi
05h 48m
To Quinlan
339.5 mi
05h 48m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
7 to 18 mph WSW
Destination
77°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between El Paso and Quinlan.

  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 left to continue on West Freeway

    15.2 mi · 17 min · West Freeway

  7. 7

    Continue on Tom Landry Freeway

    31 mi · 37 min · Tom Landry Freeway

  8. 8

    Continue on East R L Thornton Freeway

    7.5 mi · 9 min · East R L Thornton Freeway

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on East R L Thornton Freeway

    16.9 mi · 19 min · East R L Thornton Freeway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward FM 3549

    1833 ft · 45 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto East Interstate 30

    2686 ft · 42 sec · East Interstate 30

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Corporate Crossing

    1.4 km · 1 min · Corporate Crossing

  13. 13

    Turn left onto State Highway 276

    15.6 mi · 23 min · State Highway 276

  14. 14

    Continue on Quinlan Bypass

    1566 ft · 32 sec · Quinlan Bypass

  15. 15

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · West Main Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
16 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
2.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 10 East
588 mi · 87%
Tom Landry Freeway
31 mi · 5%
East R L Thornton Freeway
24.4 mi · 4%
State Highway 276
15.6 mi · 2%
West Freeway
15.2 mi · 2%
West Main Street
1.32 mi
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
11h 36m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
23h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+68.9 mi
609.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Big Spring
05h 48m from El Paso
Leave By
12:46 PM MDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving El Paso and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Quinlan.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from El Paso to Quinlan?

The road trip is about 678.2 miles (1091.5 km) and usually takes 11h 36m 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?

Big Spring is a useful midpoint, sitting about 338.7 miles from El Paso and 339.5 miles from Quinlan.

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

The direct path is about 609.3 miles (980.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 68.9 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 $90.43 one way or $180.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 212.7 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 Quinlan, 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 Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Quinlan.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between El Paso and Quinlan. Straight-line distance: 609.27 mi (980.53 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
Quinlan

#2 Quinlan

City in Hunt County, Texas, United States

Population1,545
Coordinates32.9104000, -96.1355300
Altitude156
CountryUnited States
Start: El Paso (-106.48693, 31.75872)
End: Quinlan (-96.13553, 32.9104)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 1092 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)22h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)16h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)13h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)11h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)09h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)08h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
23.93 gal
90.6 L · about $90.43
Round trip
$180.86
47.86 gal · 181.2 L
Estimated CO2
212.7 kg one way
Round trip: 425.3 kg / 938 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $90.43 $180.86
Mid-grade $4.25 $101.75 $203.50
Premium $4.59 $109.86 $219.73
Diesel $3.99 $95.55 $191.10

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 23, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between El Paso, TX and Quinlan, TX. The current time in El Paso is 22:04:13, although it is 23:04:13 in Quinlan.

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.