How far is El Paso, TX from Robert Lee, TX?
The driving distance from El Paso, TX to Robert Lee, TX is about 407 miles (655 km), with a travel time of about 06h 52m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 352.4 miles (567.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 44m 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 06h 52m.
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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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between El Paso and Robert Lee.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between El Paso and Robert Lee.
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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
137.4 mi · 2 hr 13 min
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Take the exit slight right toward TX 158, FM 715: Garden City, San Angelo
1187 ft · 29 sec
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Turn straight onto East Interstate 20
1.5 km · 2 min · East Interstate 20
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Turn right onto Garden City Highway
1.2 mi · 2 min · Garden City Highway
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Continue on East State Highway 158
61.4 mi · 1 hr 10 min · East State Highway 158
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Merge slight left onto US Highway 87 North
2.6 mi · 3 min · US Highway 87 North
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Continue on 4th Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · 4th Street
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Turn left onto Robert Lee Highway
34.4 mi · 35 min · Robert Lee Highway
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Turn right onto East 7th Street
28 m · 2 sec · East 7th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East 7th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between El Paso and Robert Lee.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving El Paso and Partly Sunny near Robert Lee.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from El Paso to Robert Lee?
The road trip is about 407 miles (655 km) and usually takes 06h 52m 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?
Pecos is a useful midpoint, sitting about 203.3 miles from El Paso and 203.7 miles from Robert Lee.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 352.4 miles (567.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 54.6 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 $54.27 one way or $108.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 127.6 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 Robert Lee, 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 Partly Sunny near Robert Lee.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between El Paso and Robert Lee. Straight-line distance: 352.44 mi (567.19 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 Robert Lee
American city in Coke County, Texas
| Population | 1,032 |
| Coordinates | 31.8923700, -100.4848200 |
| Altitude | 557 |
| Country | United States |
End: Robert Lee (-100.48482, 31.89237)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 655 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 13h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 10h 10m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 08h 08m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 46m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 48m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 05h 04m |
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 | $54.27 | $108.53 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $61.06 | $122.12 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $65.93 | $131.85 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $57.34 | $114.68 |
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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