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

The driving distance from El Paso, TX to Raymondville, TX is about 781.6 miles (1257.8 km), with a travel time of about 13h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 639.1 miles (1028.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 26h 00m 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
781.56 mi
13h 00m
Flight
639.1 mi
1028.54 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
639.1 mi
Kilometers
1028.54 km
Flight Time
01h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
781.56 mi
Kilometers
1257.8 km
Drive Time
13h 00m

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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 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Raymondville
Sat, May 30, 5:33 AM CDT
Return by in El Paso
Sat, May 30, 5:34 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave El Paso
2026-05-29T15:33
Arrive Raymondville
Sat, May 30, 4:33 AM MDT
Route Timing
13h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
8:00 PM to 9:30 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
10:00 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
Sonora
TX

City in Texas

From El Paso
390.8 mi
06h 30m
To Raymondville
390.8 mi
06h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
91°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, May 29 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph WSW
Destination
93°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Fri, May 29 3:00 PM CDT
Wind
14 mph ESE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 right

    363.5 mi · 5 hr 45 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight right

    17.4 mi · 20 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on McDermott Freeway

    1.7 mi · 2 min · McDermott Freeway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Santa Rosa Street, Downtown

    2505 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto North Pecos-La Trinidad

    804 ft · 16 sec · North Pecos-La Trinidad

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on North Pecos-La Trinidad

    2963 ft · 1 min · North Pecos-La Trinidad

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Dolorosa Street

    2725 ft · 1 min · Dolorosa Street

  12. 12

    Continue on West Market Street

    1893 ft · 42 sec · West Market Street

  13. 13

    Continue on East Market Street

    2143 ft · 41 sec · East Market Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Tower of the Americas Way

    957 ft · 21 sec · Tower of the Americas Way

  15. 15

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 37 South, US 281 South

    1374 ft · 34 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto William J Bordelon Freeway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · William J Bordelon Freeway

  17. 17

    Continue on Lucian Adams Freeway

    125.1 mi · 2 hr 7 min · Lucian Adams Freeway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward I 69E, US 77: Kingsville, Brownsville

    31.3 mi · 34 min

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on U.S. Highway 77

    61.3 mi · 1 hr 9 min · U.S. Highway 77

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on U.S. Highway 77

    8.1 mi · 9 min · U.S. Highway 77

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward TX 186: Raymondville, Port Mansfield

    1595 ft · 39 sec

  22. 22

    Turn straight onto Interstate 69E Frontage Road

    864 ft · 21 sec · Interstate 69E Frontage Road

  23. 23

    Turn right onto East Hidalgo Avenue

    1.3 km · 2 min · East Hidalgo Avenue

  24. 24

    Turn left onto South 7th Street

    46 m · 5 sec · South 7th Street

  25. 25

    Turn right

    43 m · 10 sec

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
26 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
3.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 10 East
548 mi · 70%
Lucian Adams Freeway
125 mi · 16%
U.S. Highway 77
69.4 mi · 9%
I 69E
31.3 mi · 4%
McDermott Freeway
1.65 mi
William J Bordelon Freeway
1.42 mi
Longest Stretch

I 10 East

Keep slight right

363 mi · 05h 45m

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 00m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
26h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+142.5 mi
639.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sonora
06h 30m from El Paso
Leave By
10:00 AM MDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving El Paso and Sunny near Raymondville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 781.6 miles (1257.8 km) and usually takes 13h 00m 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?

Sonora is a useful midpoint, sitting about 390.8 miles from El Paso and 390.8 miles from Raymondville.

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

The direct path is about 639.1 miles (1028.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 142.5 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 $104.22 one way or $208.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 245.1 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 Raymondville, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around El Paso and Sunny near Raymondville.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between El Paso and Raymondville. Straight-line distance: 639.1 mi (1028.54 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
Raymondville

#2 Raymondville

City in Texas, United States

Population10,767
Coordinates26.4814600, -97.7830500
Altitude9
CountryUnited States
Start: El Paso (-106.48693, 31.75872)
End: Raymondville (-97.78305, 26.48146)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 1258 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)26h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)19h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)15h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)13h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)11h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)09h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
27.58 gal
104.4 L · about $104.22
Round trip
$208.45
55.16 gal · 208.8 L
Estimated CO2
245.1 kg one way
Round trip: 490.2 kg / 1081 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $104.22 $208.45
Mid-grade $4.25 $117.27 $234.54
Premium $4.59 $126.62 $253.24
Diesel $3.99 $110.13 $220.25

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 · May 29, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between El Paso, TX and Raymondville, TX. The current time in El Paso is 15:33:12, although it is 16:33:12 in Raymondville.

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.