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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Drive time stays fixed at 11h 36m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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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
15.2 mi · 17 min · West Freeway
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Continue on Tom Landry Freeway
31 mi · 37 min · Tom Landry Freeway
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Continue on East R L Thornton Freeway
7.5 mi · 9 min · East R L Thornton Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on East R L Thornton Freeway
16.9 mi · 19 min · East R L Thornton Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward FM 3549
1833 ft · 45 sec
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Turn straight onto East Interstate 30
2686 ft · 42 sec · East Interstate 30
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Turn right onto Corporate Crossing
1.4 km · 1 min · Corporate Crossing
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Turn left onto State Highway 276
15.6 mi · 23 min · State Highway 276
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Continue on Quinlan Bypass
1566 ft · 32 sec · Quinlan Bypass
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Turn left onto West Main Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · West Main Street
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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.
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 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).
#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 Quinlan
City in Hunt County, Texas, United States
| Population | 1,545 |
| Coordinates | 32.9104000, -96.1355300 |
| Altitude | 156 |
| Country | United States |
End: Quinlan (-96.13553, 32.9104)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 1092 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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