How far is El Paso, TX from Roanoke, TX?
The driving distance from El Paso, TX to Roanoke, TX is about 622.7 miles (1002.1 km), with a travel time of about 10h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 547 miles (880.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 20h 50m 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.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 10h 25m.
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.
The 21st most populous city in Texas.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between El Paso and Roanoke.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between El Paso and Roanoke.
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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
5.6 mi · 6 min · West Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 820 North
1.4 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Jim Wright Freeway
12.5 mi · 14 min · Jim Wright Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 35W, US 287: Denton, Fort Worth
1680 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 35W North, US 287 North: Denton
1816 ft · 35 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 35W North, US 287 North: Denton
1 km · 47 sec
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Merge slight right onto North Freeway
2010 ft · 26 sec · North Freeway
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Take the exit slight left toward I 35W Express North
879 ft · 10 sec
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Merge slight left onto I 35W TEXpress
6.6 mi · 7 min · I 35W TEXpress
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Take the exit slight right toward TX 170 East: TX 170 East
3155 ft · 45 sec · Alliance Gateway Freeway
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Merge slight right onto Alliance Gateway Freeway
3.7 mi · 4 min · Alliance Gateway Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 377: Denton Highway
1563 ft · 38 sec
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Turn straight onto Alliance Gateway Freeway
2791 ft · 48 sec · Alliance Gateway Freeway
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Turn left onto Main Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · Main Street
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Turn right onto Houston Street
112 m · 17 sec · Houston Street
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Turn left onto North Oak Street
113 m · 16 sec · North Oak Street
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Turn right onto East Byron Nelson Boulevard
9 m · 1 sec · East Byron Nelson Boulevard
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Byron Nelson Boulevard
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between El Paso and Roanoke.
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 near Roanoke.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from El Paso to Roanoke?
The road trip is about 622.7 miles (1002.1 km) and usually takes 10h 25m 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?
Midland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 311 miles from El Paso and 311.7 miles from Roanoke.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 547 miles (880.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 75.7 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 $83.02 one way or $166.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 195.2 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 Roanoke, 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 near Roanoke.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between El Paso and Roanoke. Straight-line distance: 546.99 mi (880.3 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 Roanoke
City in Denton County, Texas, United States
| Population | 9,753 |
| Coordinates | 33.0040100, -97.2258500 |
| Altitude | 193 |
| Country | United States |
End: Roanoke (-97.22585, 33.00401)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 1002 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 20h 44m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 15h 34m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 12h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 10h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 08h 53m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 07h 46m |
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 | $83.02 | $166.05 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $93.42 | $186.83 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $100.86 | $201.73 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $87.73 | $175.45 |
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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