How far is El Paso, TX from Rio Grande City, TX?
The driving distance from El Paso, TX to Rio Grande City, TX is about 707.4 miles (1138.4 km), with a travel time of about 12h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 593.4 miles (955 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 25h 31m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 12h 45m.
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
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between El Paso and Rio Grande City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between El Paso and Rio Grande City.
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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 right
70.3 mi · 1 hr 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 285: Pecos, Sanderson
1390 ft · 34 sec
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Continue on Interstate 10 West
774 ft · 21 sec · Interstate 10 West
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Take the ramp slight right
48 m · 4 sec
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Merge slight left onto North US Highway 285
2.1 mi · 3 min · North US Highway 285
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Turn right onto North Alamo Street
1715 ft · 30 sec · North Alamo Street
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Continue on Sanderson Highway
63.5 mi · 1 hr 12 min · Sanderson Highway
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At the end of the road, turn left onto West Oak Street
2.1 mi · 2 min · West Oak Street
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Continue on US Highway 90 East
113.2 mi · 2 hr 8 min · US Highway 90 East
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Take the exit left
12 mi · 13 min
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At the end of the road, turn left
47.5 mi · 54 min
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Turn left onto North Veterans Boulevard
2.8 mi · 5 min · North Veterans Boulevard
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Turn left onto East Main Street
41.9 mi · 48 min · East Main Street
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Turn right onto South 5th Street
1156 ft · 14 sec · South 5th Street
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Turn slight left onto Loop 225
1651 ft · 22 sec · Loop 225
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At the end of the road, turn right onto South US Highway 83
62 mi · 1 hr 5 min · South US Highway 83
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Continue on I-35 Frontage Road
1697 ft · 26 sec · I-35 Frontage Road
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Take the ramp straight
769 ft · 19 sec
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Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail
17.6 mi · 19 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Continue on Santa Ursula Avenue
549 ft · 16 sec · Santa Ursula Avenue
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Turn left onto Matamoros Street
2145 ft · 54 sec · Matamoros Street
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Continue on Chihuahua Street
1 mi · 2 min · Chihuahua Street
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Turn right onto North Meadow Avenue
2 mi · 4 min · North Meadow Avenue
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Turn right onto South Zapata Highway
5.4 mi · 8 min · South Zapata Highway
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Continue on US Highway 83 South
14.2 mi · 16 min · US Highway 83 South
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Continue on United States Highway 83
54.3 mi · 1 hr 1 min · United States Highway 83
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Continue on North Grant Street
17.4 mi · 20 min · North Grant Street
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Continue on United States Highway 83
7.7 mi · 9 min · United States Highway 83
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Continue on West Main Street
2353 ft · 33 sec · West Main Street
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Turn left onto North Britton Avenue
114 m · 19 sec · North Britton Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Britton Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between El Paso and Rio Grande City.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 10 East
Merge slight left
167 mi · 02h 43m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving El Paso and Mostly Sunny near Rio Grande City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from El Paso to Rio Grande City?
The road trip is about 707.4 miles (1138.4 km) and usually takes 12h 45m 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?
Cienegas Terrace is a useful midpoint, sitting about 353.8 miles from El Paso and 353.6 miles from Rio Grande City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 593.4 miles (955 km), while the road route adds roughly 114 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 $94.32 one way or $188.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 221.8 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 Rio Grande City, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around El Paso and Mostly Sunny near Rio Grande City.
Stop Ideas Near Cienegas Terrace
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Cienegas Terrace.
Del Rio
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between El Paso and Rio Grande City. Straight-line distance: 593.38 mi (954.95 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 Rio Grande City
City in Starr County, Texas, United States
| Population | 14,511 |
| Coordinates | 26.3797900, -98.8203000 |
| Altitude | 53 |
| Country | United States |
End: Rio Grande City (-98.8203, 26.37979)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 1138 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 23h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 17h 41m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 14h 08m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 11h 47m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 10h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 08h 49m |
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 | $94.32 | $188.65 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $106.13 | $212.26 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $114.59 | $229.18 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $99.67 | $199.33 |
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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