How far is El Paso, TX from Red Lick, TX?
The driving distance from El Paso, TX to Red Lick, TX is about 806.7 miles (1298.3 km), with a travel time of about 13h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 725.9 miles (1168.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 27h 18m 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 13h 39m.
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.
City in Nolan County, 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 Red Lick.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between El Paso and Red Lick.
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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
160.6 mi · 2 hr 44 min · East R L Thornton Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward FM 2253: Leary
1679 ft · 42 sec
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Turn right
1815 ft · 54 sec
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Turn left onto West New Boston Road
2 mi · 3 min · West New Boston Road
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Turn left
1.1 mi · 3 min
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between El Paso and Red Lick.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving El Paso and Mostly Cloudy near Red Lick.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from El Paso to Red Lick?
The road trip is about 806.7 miles (1298.3 km) and usually takes 13h 39m 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?
Roscoe is a useful midpoint, sitting about 402.9 miles from El Paso and 403.8 miles from Red Lick.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 725.9 miles (1168.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 80.8 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 $107.59 one way or $215.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 253 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 Red Lick, 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 Mostly Cloudy near Red Lick.
Stop Ideas Near Roscoe
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Mustang Harbor Splash Pad
City of Sweetwater
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Roscoe.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between El Paso and Red Lick. Straight-line distance: 725.96 mi (1168.32 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 Red Lick
City in Bowie County, Texas, United States
| Population | 1,025 |
| Coordinates | 33.4648500, -94.1710300 |
| Altitude | 110 |
| Country | United States |
End: Red Lick (-94.17103, 33.46485)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 1298 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 26h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 20h 10m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 16h 08m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 13h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 11h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 10h 03m |
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 | $107.59 | $215.18 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $121.05 | $242.11 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $130.71 | $261.41 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $113.68 | $227.36 |
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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